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Sparkling Wines

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What are these

What are these "pét-nat" sparkling wines my hipster wine friends keep talking about?

Nov 2, 2016

What is the technical name for the sparkle in bubbly wines?

What is the technical name for the sparkle in bubbly wines?

Sep 7, 2016

What does it mean if a popped Champagne cork doesn't expand afterward?

What does it mean if a popped Champagne cork doesn't expand afterward?

Jul 6, 2016

What makes a good cava?

What makes a good cava?

May 9, 2016

What does the sparkling wine term

What does the sparkling wine term "brut" mean?

Jan 15, 2016

If I chill a bottle of Champagne but don't open it, can I put it back in my cellar?

If I chill a bottle of Champagne but don't open it, can I put it back in my cellar?

Dec 4, 2015

What's the difference between rosé and blanc de noirs?

What's the difference between rosé and blanc de noirs?

Nov 18, 2015

Do Champagne bottle stoppers really work?

Do Champagne bottle stoppers really work?

Sep 2, 2015

Will a bottle of sparkling wine left out in the heat explode if I put it in the fridge?

Will a bottle of sparkling wine left out in the heat explode if I put it in the fridge?

Aug 3, 2015

Do half-bottles of sparkling wine have more residual sugar?

Do half-bottles of sparkling wine have more residual sugar?

May 13, 2015