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Some experiences are truly unforgettable, and our recent weekend in New York City was one for the books! We had the absolute pleasure of attending two spectacular Champagne-focused events that left us bubbling with excitement—an intimate tasting with Champagne Tarlant at Barbuto and an effervescent Apero hosted by La Fête du Champagne NYC.
Champagne Bollinger is synonymous with elegance, complexity, and a deep-rooted commitment to tradition. Founded in 1829, the Maison has long been known for its refined style, driven in large part by its affinity for Pinot Noir. This grape plays a starring role in all of Bollinger’s cuvées, contributing structure, depth, and a signature richness.
Have you ever visited the iconic chalk cellars of Champagne? If not, you’re in for a fascinating journey! We had the distinct pleasure of visiting Ruinart’s breathtaking chalk cellars, which date back to the 5th century.
Are you a Krug lover? If so, you’re in for a treat! We recently had the privilege of experiencing an unforgettable tasting and cellar tour at Maison Krug—an occasion made even more special as it coincided with Mike’s 40th birthday.
This is Sparkling Wine 101! If you love bubbles (who doesn’t?!), but feel a little lost when it comes to picking the perfect bottle, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re toasting a big celebration or just treating yourself on a Tuesday (because why not?), sparkling wine is the most uplifting, festive, and fun wine style out there. And learning about it should be just as light and effervescent!
Wouldn’t you love to take a trip to Champagne and sharpen your sparkling skillset? 🤔🍾📝 Well, you are in luck, as the Comité Champagne is offering a Massive Open Online Course (or, MOOC for short) on our favourite subject: Champagne, of course! 🤩 So you can travel to the most famous sparkling wine region in the world, virtually, for an unforgettable effervescent experience. It is the first-of-its-kind Champagne-only course created by the Comité Champagne. Sommeliers, oenologists, wine merchants, buyers, journalists, students and wine lovers, can participate to develop and test their knowledge thanks to this latest innovation in Champagne education. As an international online resource, …
This summer, we had the pleasure of tasting through the bounty of Wine Country Ontario and we zeroed in on Niagara-on-the-Lake. From exceptional fruit, to farm fresh vegetables and, of course, incredible wine, there is plenty to taste… and write about! However, on a warm Friday afternoon with our feet firmly planted at Stratus Vineyards, we turned our minds and palates to more global flavours. With Melissa Pulvermacher and Cru Wine Merchants, we were able to travel to Valdobiaddene, the Rheingau, Barcelona’s hilly outskirts, and the Champagne. Travel with our glasses, that is, as we tasted through their diverse and exceptional portfolio of high …
We Sparkling Winos have been putting up our Champagne Christmas Tree for a few years now and every year, we get tonnes of feedback from friends and family who want to know (a) how we could drink so much champagne over the course of the year that we have enough to bottles to trim our tree and (b) how on earth did we conceptualize and arrange such festive and fun tree.
We’re now three quarters of the way through “Dry January” so we Sparkling Winos decided to dedicate a blog post to the “driest” of all sparkling wine styles: Brut Nature! 😊🍾
The holidays are all about family, friends and getting #festive! 🎉 But in between celebrating… the whole “gift giving” thing can be stressful. 🤦♂️ Thankfully, we’ve got the answer: Sparkling Wine! 😍 This year, we’ve put together a list of effervescent gift ideas for the Sparkling Wino on any budget. From stocking stuffers under $10, to a Methusela (or 6000mL bottle) worth over $10,000 (Oprah, you out there girl?), the options run the gamut so you can cross everyone off your shopping list. Looking for that perfect gift for your Grinch Grab or Hostess with the Mostess? We got you! …