The TRUTH About Sparkling Wine - The Bubbly

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The TRUTH About Sparkling Wine
''The Bubbly''
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Well, Champagne is Sparkling Wine and it works
well to have one name, except that most Sparkling
Wine is not legally Champagne.
Well, Champagne is Sparkling Wine and it works
well to have one name, except that most Sparkling
Wine is not legally Champagne.
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Sparkling Wine by Any Other Name Tastes Just as
Sweet.
Sparkling Wine by Any Other Name Tastes Just as
Sweet.
It is produced in several other countries and
called by different names.
It is produced in several other countries and
called by different names
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Sparkling Wine and Champagnes Common Ground.
Sparkling Wine and Champagnes Common Ground
they have a significant amount of carbon dioxide
included in its structure that causes wine to
sparkle and to fizz.
they have a significant amount of carbon dioxide
included in its structure that causes wine to
sparkle and to fizz.
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Sparkling Wine Comes in Both Red and White Wine
Types
Sparkling wines tend to be sweet with sweetness
ranging from a quite dry, less sweet "Brut" to a
sweeter "Doux" variety.
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Standards exist in the European market for
residual sugar requirements but there are no
strict policies established for adherence.
SPARKLING WINE SWEETNESS European Standards SPARKLING WINE SWEETNESS European Standards
Description Residual Sugar
Brut Nature .0 to .5
Brut .5 to 1.5
Extra Dry (only U.S) 1.2 to 2.0
Sec 1.7 to 3.5
Demi-Sec 3.3 to 5.0
Doux More than 5.0
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Sparkling Wines flavor profile is comprised of
more than its sweetness or dryness.
The style of Sparkling Wine produced varies by
wine maker in terms of flavor and body.
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An interesting note is that the majority of
Sparkling Wines are non-vintage dated, meaning
that the winemaker will blend an older wine with
a new wine, to attain a certain flavor profile.
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Vintage-dated Sparkling Wine can sometimes
benefit from time in the bottle.
It is usually best to enjoy a Sparkling Wine when
it is young.
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Sparkling Wines Are for All Occasions
Sparkling Wines are usually considered an
occasional extravagance with corks popping only
on the most festive and important occasion.
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So, we may find a reason to drink it on any
occasion, or perhaps for no occasion at all
except to enjoying Sparkling Wine.
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