Prosecco is always a good choice, it’s a combination of freshness, flavor and easiness that make it the perfect partner in many moments from celebration to informal ones. Prosecco is most famous Italian sparkling wine and it is obtained from the Glera grape. It’s the only wine that can be called Prosecco because it is…
Opening a bottle of sparkling wine takes a bit of additional care and attention, but the reward is a glass of wine made more beautiful by its lively bubbles. Once you sip that wine the bubbles fill your mouth adding texture and energy, in addition to a variety of flavors. And there is something mesmerizing…
This is another quality value from this Argentinian producer. Made from a blend of organic grapes, it is 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir. The Charmat method is utilized meaning that the bubbles are trapped in stainless steel tanks versus in the bottle. While that does not have the tradition or “romance” of the Methode…
In this episode of Wine World TV, I review three wines for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Be it a small celebration or a large one, each of these sparkling wines will fit the bill. Wines tasted are the NV Domaine Bousquet Charmat Brut, the 2008 Caves Transmontanas Vértice Gouveio Brut, and the NV Bruno…
There is nothing more festive than the pop of a cork on a bottle of bubbly. I drink sparkling wine year-round, but there is something about the effervescence of bubbles that makes the holiday season more festive and fun. When it comes to toasting a happy and healthy New Year, bubbles are a must! With…
At these prices, these are two very charming bottles of sparkling wines I would gladly sip on the daily Domaine Bousquet Brut Fruit for this wine is sourced from their estate vineyards, planted on gravel and sandy soil in the Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley (Mendoza) Argentina at about 4,000 feet altitude.. It’s blend of 75/25% hand-picked…
Certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, and sustainable, Domaine Bousquet’s duo of sparkling wines checks all the boxes for modern bubbly wine drinkers. With spruced up packaging for the holidays, these high altitude, elegant sparklers are affordably priced and widely available, representing the best of French winemaking paired with Argentinean terroir. At a SRP $13 a bottle, the wine can…
Domaine Bousquet Malbec Tupungato Valley Gran 2019 (91 points, $25) This suave version features good cut, with vibrant plum tart and dark cherry flavors that turn ripe midpalate. Well-structured, with a cream- and spice-filled finish that has minerally accents. Drink now through 2024. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. From Argentina.—Kim Marcus
This is not your typical wine and food pairing piece. And if this isn’t your first time here, you might have seen my recent piece on street tacos and wine, or my Instagram feed filled with pairings for things like Indian street food, sushi, and Thai food. I like to talk about and pair wine with food that…
Holy Moly, 2021 was weird. Perhaps it seemed especially so after living through the shit-show that was 2020. Maybe life would begin to feel normal again after so much was upended? Alas, if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that life is never quite normal, it only seems that way to us…