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Wine Club
Are all bubbles made equal?
We all love a refreshing glass of bubbles every so often, but some
occasions call for something a bit more celebratory — something
more 'bubbly.' The question is, should you choose champagne or an
Australian sparkling wine, and is there really any difference?
The easy and short answer is that sparkling wine can only
be called champagne if it comes from the Champagne region in
northern France, just outside of Paris. There are several types of
sparkling wine; the most common are champagne, prosecco from
Italy, cava from Spain and sparkling wine from Australia.
A typical champagne is made using only the traditional method
with a blend of three grapes; chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot
meunier. Champagne has a nutty and toasty taste. Sparkling wine
is a generic term for bubbly wine and can be produced anywhere in
the world. There are several methods for making sparkling wine,
including the carbonation method, the tank method, as well as the
traditional method.
Interested in joining the sun Lakes Wine Club? Look for an
application the Main Clubhouse Foyer or phone Steve Von Rajcs at
(951) 217-7225. Cheers!
