The 12 Essential Wines of Christmas – Bubbles for the Holidays!
Good Wine Gal has a wonderful guide out for the holidays and discounts from Swirl Wine Shop and Marquis Wine Cellars! Here’s some hints as to what’s in there. What are you drinking this holiday season?
Good Wine Gal:
Bubbles, bubbles – I love bubbles. Why? Because bubbles can be served on their own or with food. In fact, bubbles go with everything. My favourite champagne pairings are: hot buttered truffle salt popcorn; Miss Vicky’s Sea Salt kettle chips; Pringles Plain; Juke fried chicken; Rodney’s oysters on the half shell, Provence seared scallops, Café St. Thomas lobster benny – and so much more!
BUBBLES, BUBBLES – I LOVE BUBBLES.
New Year’s Eve bubbles really save the best for the last. This year is no exception. Grab a bottle of something pink, something vintage and spend a few bucks. Goodbye 2020! And what better way to say “Hello 2021” than with France’s finest. Champagne is preferred. This is also your second chance to saber!
Ashli Komaryk from Beyond the Wine and I had a conversation about bubbles and options for the holidays. What’s important to remember is: there are lots of options. This makes it easy to respect your budget and still enjoy fabulous bubbles
Here’s a little chart to help.
- Champagne – France’s traditional method from non-vintage to vintage with prices from $70 +
- Grower Champagne – Grape growers are making their own fantastic bubbles from $50 +
- Cremant – Champagne method from the rest of France – from $15 +
- Franciacorta – Italian champagne method and delicious – from $40
- Prosecco – everyone’s favorite off dry, fruity bubbles – from $15
- Frizzante – special category with delicate fizz that can disappear quickly – wide range
- Lambrusco – red wine bubbles that suit salami & cheese appies – dry to sweet – $20 +
- Cava – Champagne method from San Sidurni d’Anoia on the back label and start at $20
- Sparkling Wine – new world bubbles can include Australia, New Zealand, California and right here at home in BC. There are a wide range of prices and styles. I prefer fine bubbles, so I look for “traditional method” sparkling.
