Sparkling Wines

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How do I know if a sparkling wine is fruit-forward vs. yeasty?

Oct 28, 2020

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Why do Champagne bubbles come from the bottom of my glass?

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Are any Champagnes made without Chardonnay grapes?

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Can I use a Coravin wine-preservation device to open a bottle of Champagne?

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Which grapes are used in the sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux?

Mar 30, 2020

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Should wine bottles be regularly rotated?

Jan 24, 2020

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What is a "grower" Champagne?

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Dr. Vinny's Sparkling Ice Breakers

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What does the sparkling wine abbreviation “MCC” refer to?

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Can a sparkling wine be “corked”?

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Sparkling Wines

How do I know if a sparkling wine is fruit-forward vs. yeasty?

Why do Champagne bubbles come from the bottom of my glass?

Are any Champagnes made without Chardonnay grapes?

Can I use a Coravin wine-preservation device to open a bottle of Champagne?

Which grapes are used in the sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux?

Should wine bottles be regularly rotated?

What is a "grower" Champagne?

Dr. Vinny's Sparkling Ice Breakers

What does the sparkling wine abbreviation “MCC” refer to?

Can a sparkling wine be “corked”?

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