Bubbly Sales Boom All Year Round

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Americans discover that sparkling wine isn't solely for celebrations

Mitch Frank
Issue: December 31, 2007

Americans are reaching for bubblies in increasing numbers. Sparkling wine sales in the United States are outpacing the rest of the industry, seeing their biggest growth since the 1980s. According to projections, by the time corks pop on New Year's Eve, U.