Sparkling wine is known as Champagne in France’s Champagne region, Prosecco in that region of Italy, and sparkling wine in areas of the United States and across the world. Come taste the finest sparkling wines with us.
Italy is home to more sparkling wines from more grape varieties than anywhere else in the world. There might just be a sparkling wine for every palate as you explore Italy. In this series of articles, I explore some of my favorite sparkling wines from around the...
Tiny bubbles in a tall flute are one of my favorite things. Sparkling wines have an amazing history and the process fascinates me. In this 5-part series of articles, I explore some of my favorite sparkling wines from around the world. In this article—part 3 of 5—we...
In this series of articles, I cover my favorite sparkling wines from around the world and offer guidance so you can pick which ones you want to try. In this article—part 2 of 5—I cover French sparkling wines, including the most famous of all, Champagne. I hope you...
A pop of the cork. The fine bubbles tickling their way to the surface. There is something almost magical about a glass of sparkling wine. We don't associate a sound with any other wine. But it's so much more than the sound. It's those tiny bubbles and the taste that...
Prosecco, one of Italy's best-known and loved exports, is fresh, sparkling, and thirst-quenching. Prosecco is easy to drink and pairs well with summer fruits, seafood, cured meats, cheese, olives—really, almost anything. I had my first taste of Prosecco in Italy,...
During a visit to the Champagne region of France, I discovered some fabulous small Champagne houses. Most of them are open to the public for tastings and tours. Some of them export products to the U.S. or around Europe. One of the champagne houses I found most...
Washington's Yakima Valley is known for its wine country, which wine critics have compared to the growing regions of France. With over 120 wineries and five AVA's, there are plenty of ways to day-trip around the Valley and explore its tasting rooms and vineyards. On a...
I love a good champagne. A simple sip of the beautiful bubbles can transport me to a small village in France or make the insanity of a busy world disappear for just a little while. While I don't wait for a special occasion like New Year's Eve to open that bottle of...
I love a good bubbly. A well-traveled Frenchman once told me, “There’s never a bad time for Champagne.” I was eager to adopt his motto and have made it my own, but I have also tried to embrace sparkling wines from around the world. I recently discovered the sparkling...
There is something magical about tasting champagnes in France’s Champagne region. The people live and breathe the effervescent wine. They speak of their ancestry, their history, the wines, saints and God with equal reverence. Nowhere was that more evident than at my...