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    Champagne Autreau Brut 1er Cru Champagne Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Autréau
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Autreau Brut 1er Cru Champagne Nv
    "This is stunning value for money premier cru champagne! Fine and precise blen..."
    $69.99
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    Santero Villa Jolanda Prosecco Nv
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Santero
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
    Santero Villa Jolanda Prosecco Nv
    "A traditional styled sparkling that consistently wins Best Value Prosecco! Of..."
    $29.99
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    • James Suckling
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    • Decanter
      93 points
    • Wine Spectator
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      92 points
    Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Brut Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Ruinart
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Brut Nv
    "Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne Brut is a prestigious champagne produced by..."
    $169.99
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    • Cameron Douglas
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    Champagne Autreau Brut Premier Cru Rose Champagne Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Autréau
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Autreau Brut Premier Cru Rose Champagne Nv
    "A gorgeous and evocative Champagne Rose made with 100% Premier Cru fruit. A f..."
    $74.99
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    • James Suckling
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    • Peter Moser
      97 points
    • Wine Spectator
      96 points
    • Robert Parker's
      94 points
    Krug Grande Cuvee Edition 171
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Krug Grande Cuvee Edition 171
    "Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured this vision with each new Edition ..."
    $499.99
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    • Sam Kim
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    • Bob Campbell MW
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    Champagne Jacquinot 'Private Cuvee' Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Jacquinot and Fils
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Jacquinot 'Private Cuvee' Nv
    "The signature wine of an elite Champagne House, producing wine for over 80 ye..."
    $84.99
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    Jip Jip Rocks Sparkling Shiraz Nv
    • Variety Shiraz
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Jipjip Rocks
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Jip Jip Rocks Sparkling Shiraz Nv
    "Australia’s unique sparkling Shiraz is a crowd-pleaser, made predominately of..."
    $24.99
    Zilzie BTW Sparkling NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage None
    • Brand Zilzie
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
    Zilzie BTW Sparkling NV
    "A fresh & vibrant sparkling that dances in the glass. Lifted notes of green a..."
    $18.99
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    • Mark Faber
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    Champagne Pannier Brut Selection NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Pannier
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Pannier Brut Selection NV
    "Established in 1899, Champagne Pannier is a well-established high-quality pro..."
    $64.99
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    Henri Rousseau Blanc de Blanc Brut Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Henri Rousseau
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Henri Rousseau Blanc de Blanc Brut Nv
    "Great value bubbles, exclusively imported by United Cellars. A fine & delicat..."
    $27.99
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    • Wine Enthusiast
      90 points
    • Cameron Douglas
      93 points
    Champagne Autreau Grand Cru Champagne Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Autréau
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Autreau Grand Cru Champagne Nv
    "100% high quality Grand Cru with freshness, delicacy and elegance. A classic ..."
    $79.99
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    • Wine and Spirit
      91 points
    Albert Le Brun Champagne Cuvee Reserve Brut Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Albert Le Brun
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Albert Le Brun Champagne Cuvee Reserve Brut Nv
    "A beautifully balanced Champagne, offering up bright citrus aromas, toasty br..."
    $54.99
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    Champagne Jacquinot 'Harmonie Millesime' 1990
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 1990
    • Brand Jacquinot and Fils
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Jacquinot 'Harmonie Millesime' 1990
    "An extremely special offering from one of the greatest vintages on record. De..."
    $849.99
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    Orban Champagne Blanc De Noir Brut Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Charles Orban
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
    Orban Champagne Blanc De Noir Brut Nv
    "If you like your Champagne dry & clean with great fruity notes, this is the o..."
    $56.99
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    • Wine Spectator
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      95 points
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      91 points
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    Piper Heidsieck Rare 2006 Champagne
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Piper Heidsieck
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Piper Heidsieck Rare 2006 Champagne
    "Cellar master Régis Camus sums up each vintage at this tasting with a single ..."
    $389.99
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    • James Suckling
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    • Wine Spectator
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    • Robert Parker's
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    Dom Perignon Champagne 2013
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2013
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2013
    "The delicate nose unfolds in swaths of color. The green of eucalyptus, mint a..."
    $419.99
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    McGuigan Zero Alcohol Free Sparkling NV
    • Variety None
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand McGuigan
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 0.0% Alcohol
    McGuigan Zero Alcohol Free Sparkling NV
    "The alcohol free Mcguigan stand alone in being named International Winemaker ..."
    $13.00
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    Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Nv
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Bollinger
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Nv
    "Established in 1829, Bollinger is one of Champagne's mythical houses as well ..."
    $110.99
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    • Sam Kim
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    Antech Cremant de Limoux 'Emotion' Rose Brut 2019
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2019
    • Brand Antech Limoux
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Antech Cremant de Limoux 'Emotion' Rose Brut 2019
    "A beautiful example of Crémant de Limoux from a region in the Southern France..."
    $29.99
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    Il Fiore Prosecco DOC NV
    • Variety Prosecco
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Villa Sandi
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
    Il Fiore Prosecco DOC NV
    "An excellent DOC Prosecco from the cool hills of Northen Italy, named Il Fior..."
    $34.99
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    Secret Deal Champagne NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Secret Deals
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Secret Deal Champagne NV
    "A multiple Gold Medal winning Champagne at a jaw-dropping price! A perfectly ..."
    $39.99
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    Barouillet Splash! Pet Nat 2021
    • Variety Semillon
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Barouillet
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 10.0% Alcohol
    Barouillet Splash! Pet Nat 2021
    "A lovely Pet Nat from 50 year-old Semillon vines in the French South-West. Th..."
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    Antech Cremant de Limoux 'Cuvee Eugenie' Brut 2019
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2019
    • Brand Antech Limoux
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Antech Cremant de Limoux 'Cuvee Eugenie' Brut 2019
    "A beautiful example of Crémant de Limoux from a region in the Southern France..."
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Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine, is a type of wine that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide. The bubbles are created by a secondary fermentation process that occurs inside the bottle, which gives sparkling wine its characteristic effervescence. There are several different types of sparkling wine, including:

Sparkling wine can also be made in other regions, such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. These sparkling wines are known for their fruit-forward flavors and have a wide range of styles, some are made using traditional method similar to Champagne, while others are made using the charmat method, where the secondary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks.

Sparkling wines can vary in sweetness and dryness, the most common terms used are Brut, Extra Brut, Sec, Demi-Sec and Doux, which indicate the sweetness level. Brut is the driest, Extra Brut is the driest of all, Sec is a medium sweet, Demi-Sec is quite sweet and Doux is the sweetest.

Sparkling wine is created by:

  1. Grapes: Sparkling wine is typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes for Champagne, Glera for Prosecco and Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada for Cava.
    First Fermentation: The grapes are harvested and then pressed to extract the juice. The juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels, depending on the winemaker's preference. This process converts the sugar in the grapes into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
  2. Secondary Fermentation: The wine is then bottled and a small amount of sugar and yeast is added, this is called the liqueur de tirage. The bottle is then sealed and stored in a cool and dark place, where the secondary fermentation takes place. This process is called the traditional method or Méthode Champenoise. The yeast consumes the added sugar and produces carbon dioxide, which dissolves into the wine, creating the bubbles.
  3. Aging: The wine is then aged for a period of time, usually several months to several years, depending on the style of sparkling wine. During this time, the yeast cells and sediment settle to the bottom of the bottle, and the wine takes on a more complex flavor and aroma.
  4. Riddling: The bottles are then placed in a special rack called a pupitre, where they are slowly turned and tilted over a period of several weeks. This process, called riddling, causes the sediment to collect in the neck of the bottle.
  5. Disgorging: The neck of the bottle is then frozen, and the frozen sediment (called the "lees") is removed by a process called disgorging. The bottle is then topped up with a small amount of wine and sugar, called the dosage, which determines the final sweetness level of the sparkling wine.
  6. Corking and Labeling: The bottle is then corked and labeled, and it is ready to be sold and enjoyed.

It's important to note that there is another method of making sparkling wine, it is called Charmat method, the secondary fermentation process occurs in a large stainless steel tank rather than in the individual bottles, after this process the wine is then bottled and ready for consumption, this method is faster and less expensive than the traditional method but it can produce less complex wines.

Sparkling wines are typically enjoyed as aperitif, or during special occasions such as weddings, New Year's Eve, and other celebrations. They can also be paired with a variety of foods, including seafood, fruit, and desserts.

 

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