My favorite champagne is Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame or one of the White Star champers. Money is an object these days, and more often I'll opt for a modestly priced New Mexico domestic from Gruet Vineyards for well under $20/bottle. Gruet is actually a decent sparkling wine made in the traditional méthode champenoise.
In truth, when it comes to champagne/sparkling wines I prefer blanc de noir, but it's so great to have a raft of single-serving mini cans of Sofia blanc de blancs in the fridge. The last time I bought one of these four-packs, it was $18.99 at a store in Dallas. Whole Foods has them right now for $11.99 a four-pack but you'd better hurry - I'm going back Monday to load up. The great thing is you can open up one can, drink it with the little straw (may we suggest in the bathtub?!) and not have to over-indulge or feel guilty about wasting the entire rest of a standard bottle. At $3 a serving, it's a nice little treat to have around...
Stock up!
why that would make a lovely gift to a dear friend...hint hint
ReplyDeleteUmm...pick up a pack for me, too, please.
ReplyDeletePinot noir based bubbly is my choice too...whether it is rose or not. Had a bottle of 'The Widow' yesterday, special occasion...or not.
ReplyDeletePeople should drink champers more often.
You are obviously a woman of great taste...dogs, bubbly and shoes :)
Veuve Clicquot is my fave. After that Piper-Heidseick. I had some Dom Perignon once, and it was no better than the others. But this is a great way to have a small amount of sparkling wine chilled and ready to be made into an impulsive Mimosa or champagne cocktail on a moment's notice.
ReplyDeleteThe woman of my dreams! Champagne in a four pack!!!
ReplyDeleteOoops, sorry... pardon... wrong room!
ReplyDelete::backs out slowly whilst looking around for the beer he thought he'd find in these parts::
steff88 - *noted*
ReplyDeleteHollyB - *noted*
Vinogirl - I quite agree - I drink champers more than any other, these days. I don't drink often, though...
Turk Turon - yes, nice to be able to make a Mimosa without opening a whole bottle
Ranger Tom - I'm just fabulous that way. Glad you like.
Buck - don't be skeered
ReplyDeleteGlass or nothing I'm afraid...the widow however is great stuff.
ReplyDeleteThud - snob. Tough having standards, eh?
ReplyDeleteGuess my not liking the bubbly leaves me outta this one...
ReplyDeleteAlthough I hate to admit it, Thud knows his bubbly stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the bday wishes.
I sold a lot of these when I worked at World Market. They are so cute! They are named after Francis Coppola's daughter Sofia.
ReplyDeleteNothing gives me hangovers worse than champagne (or sparkling wine) I have no idea why. But I love their package design. It is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteDoes that box say "Blankity Blanks"?
ReplyDeleteIsn't Francis Coppola a famous director?
What's going on here?
:)