Prosecco: the facts you need to know

Posted by Jason Kallsen on September 13, 2013 in Italy, Sparkling wine | no comments

Prosecco sales are through the roof nationwide, and for good reason: the gentle nature of the bubbles, the faintest whiff of sweetness, and ... let's be honest ... a flavor profile that kicks any party into high gear. With Prosecco so popular, it's high time to get our facts straight about
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Celebrating National Potato Chip Day with grower Champagne (and lots of videos)

Posted by Jason Kallsen on March 14, 2013 in Champagne, Food and wine pairing, Holidays, Sparkling wine | one comment

We love our chips. We keep our cupboards fully stocked at all times at The Wine Company. Classic, kettle, sea salt, salt & black pepper, dill, onion, hot buffalo wings, french onion, onion and garlic, cheddar and sour cream, mesquite, and more. After we return from Europe we get the delicious
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Sparkling Wine: the top 5 things you need to know

Posted by Jason Kallsen on December 11, 2012 in Champagne, France, Holidays, Sparkling wine | 2 comments

As we enter the home stretch of the holiday season more and more sparkling wine will be purchased and consumed. To get the most out of your bottles, we present the top 5 things you need to know (to enjoy your sparkling wine more than everybody else). 1. Don't open a
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How to be a Prosecco Pro

Posted by Jason Kallsen on December 7, 2012 in Italy, Sparkling wine | one comment

There is no category in the world of Sparkling Wine that has garnered as much market share in such a short period of time as Prosecco. But what, reallly, is Prosecco? You might think you know the answers, but recent changes in Italian wine law require a refresher course. Also, understanding
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Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne

Posted by Jason Kallsen on December 6, 2012 in Champagne, Sparkling wine | 6 comments

As we roll into the holiday season, we are preparing to hear more of the **pop-pop-pop** of sparkling wine bottles being opened. A question that comes up often is this: what is the difference between "Sparkling Wine" and "Champagne"? We have the easy and short answer for you, but also a
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Meet the Champagne Grower-Producers: Pierre Gimonnet

Posted by Jason Kallsen on October 25, 2012 in Champagne, Sparkling wine | no comments

Do you know who the most talented winemakers in the world are? This is a serious question. Our answer may surprise you. The most talented winemakers in the world are at the big-name Champagne houses. Yes, Bollinger, Tattinger, Veuve Cliquot, and the other behemoths. Why are they the most talented winemakers? Because they
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Meet the Champagne Grower-Producers: Gaston Chiquet

Posted by Jason Kallsen on October 23, 2012 in Champagne, Sparkling wine | no comments

Before we get to the article, take a look at the photo to the left. That is Nicolas Chiquet of Gaston Chiquet Champagne. A guy with a name, and his name is on the bottle. How often have you ever experienced that out of Champagne? We often seek out family
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Understanding Sparkling Wine categories

Posted by Jason Kallsen on February 14, 2012 in Sparkling wine | no comments

There is a great mistake made in many wine shops and restaurants, and it involves putting the common moniker "Champagne" on any sparkling wine. The world of sparkling wine varies greatly, so here is a nice list for you to help keep the categories straight. #1: Champagne Champagne is the real deal,
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