Sparkling Wine For The Holidays

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for the Dec. 31,2005 - Jan. 15,2005 issue

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Bubblies from around the world come in many styles and offer value

Issue: December 31, 2005

No region can compete with Champagne for overall quality, but price is another matter. Nearly every major winegrowing area of the world produces sparkling wine, resulting in a spectrum of styles. Their prices are typically a fraction of those for Champagne, and the best versions can be of very good to outstanding quality.

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