As pandemic supply-chain issues and shortages have continued through 2021, retailers and restaurants in some regions had a hard time fulfilling the Champagne demand of summer revelers. While Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus plans to stock up on bubbly for the holiday season, she argues that we shouldn't limit ourselves to Champagne. Instead use this as an opportunity to explore the fine sparkling wine options of other regions.
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