champagne – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen Making Every Day an Occasion... Simply Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:11:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-peonies-32x32.jpg champagne – In Good Taste http://ingoodtaste.kitchen 32 32 What’s the Difference Between Champagne, Prosecco and Cava? http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/champagne-prosecco-cava/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:14:35 +0000 http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/?p=10378 Once upon a time, champagne, Prosecco and other sparkling wines were solely for special occasions: weddings, anniversaries, birthdays. Now, sparkling wines are everywhere — not only are they offered more than ever, but more wine regions are producing bubblies around the world.  In my expert opinion, I like to think that bubbles should be enjoyed on special and everyday occasions alike. Wednesday night? Sure, why not. Fried chicken on Friday night? Pair it with your favorite vintage. As sparkling wines become more ubiquitous, we should know the difference between the most common varietals offered. The main difference between sparkling wines is the country where they were harvested and produced. Each country has a different name for the sparkling wines they produce: Spain makes Cava, Italy makes Prosecco, Asti and Spumante. Germany makes a varietal called Sekt. Bubblies from the Americas, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are simply called sparkling wines. Bottom line? They all have bubbles. They’re all pretty delicious. Let’s talk about three of the main varieties. Champagne Let’s talk champagne, first. Known as the gold standard, Champagne is often dubbed the most popular sparkling wine. Only wines produced in the Champagne region of France are are designated as Champagne. Champagne is generally made from […]

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]]> #WineWednesday: All About (Champagne) Bubbles http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/all-about-bubbles/ http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/all-about-bubbles/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:06:38 +0000 http://ingoodtasteblog.net/?p=1351 The average wine list has at least three sections: reds, whites and sparkling. We sometimes associate sparkling wine with Champagne when in fact, Champagnes are only produced from the Champagne region in France. That leaves a whole lot of un-categorized bubbles out there. Although they have heightened in popularity in recent years,  champagnes and other sparkling wines are not new or rare. It is produced around the globe; however the United States, California, Oregon and New Mexico are leading producers of sparkling wine. While some sparkling wines are made from a combination of grapes, some are made from just one: Blanc de Blanc:  is made only from Chardonnay. This type of bubbly is typically lighter in style, and perfect on its own or paired with with shellfish and seafood.   If you want to go lowbrow, Barefoot Wines has a Brut Cuvee, made from Chardonnay grapes with hints of green apples and jasmine. A true wine lover might even pick up on hints of kiwi and peach. Trader Joe’s has a lovely version of this for a whopping $4.49 per bottle, if you want to class it up, Mumm Napa Blanc De Blanc is a Wine Spectator pic, known for being rich […]

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