SPARKLING WINE: From Champagne to Prosecco to Cremant and more...
11.13.2012
We should enjoy sparkling wine all year 'round -- not just during the holidays. But the end of the year and its festive occasions certainly demand something light and effervescent, and that's when sparkling wine of all sorts, from fine Champagne to flavorful Prosecco to Cremant de Bourgogne is called for.

We are proud to offer an exciting selection of grower Champagnes, small-production Prosecco and sparkling wine (from Burgundy to Sicily to Soave) to please every palate and every pocketbook. Click on the links below to find your favorites or discover a new taste for the New Year.

Andre Beaufort -- Bioydynamic Champagne from Ambonnay (Montagne de Reims)

Domaine Egly-Ouriet -- Pure Pinot Noir-based Champagne from Ambonnay

Domaine Jean Vesselle -- Elegant and exceptional rose-colored Champagne from Pinot Noir

Domaine Lancelot-Royer -- Sensual Blanc de Blancs from Cramant

Domaine Alain Robert -- Cellar treasures from Le Mesnil sur Oger

Domaine Michel Turgy -- Rich, savory Champagne from Le Mesnil

And more! Sparkling Durello from Soave, Cremant de Bourgogne from Michel Sarrazin and Frederic Magnien, sparkling (and organic!) wine from Murgo in Sicily, gorgeous Prosecco from Conegliano Valdobbiadene, the heart of Prosecco country, bubbles from Gaillac in southwestern France, or cava-styled sparkling wine from the Pyrenees mountains! continue reading >>

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