Fabrice Pouillon makes some serious Biodynamic Champagne. All the hand-harvested fruit is crushed in an old wooden press, and the juice flows into enameled iron fermentation tanks before aging in oak barrels and stainless steel.... Read More
Recaredo was founded by Josep Matep Capellades in 1924. Before that, he performed disgorgement, a critical component in Caves Recaredo's winemaking. Intens Rosat Brut Nature Corpinnat is a blend of biodynamic Grenache and... Read More
Established in 1806 near Reims, this winery is now in the hands of the 8th-generation grower-winemakers Eric & Isabelle Coulon, who produce tiny amounts of distinct wines. Roselie is predominantly saignee (free run), very old-vine... Read More
Founded in 1862 by Jacob Schram and revived in 1965 by Jack & Jamie Davis, Schramsberg is one of California's original sparkling wine brands. It is made the same way as Champagne, and nowadays, the quality fetches nearly the... Read More
We like Azienda Giol a lot. They've been in business for 590 years and keep finding ways to make healthier wine. Serata is their vegan Prosecco made from organic Glera grapes. To make it an even more elegant, complex, and... Read More
We should never discount the quality of sparkling wines from other European countries. There has always been an exchange of information, varietals, and skills among Champagne producers and their winemaking counterparts, especially... Read More
Stéphane Coquilette's mentor was an esteemed winemaker, his father Christian Coquillette of Champagne Saint-Chamant, whose dense, well-aged vintage wines enjoyed cult status. At 25, Stéphane took his winemaking... Read More
Husband and wife team Tom & Marilyn Stolpman dreamed of owning a winery while honeymooning in Napa in the 1980s. Well, dreams come true, and the couple founded Stolpman Vineyards in Ballard Canyon AVA of Santa Barbara County a... Read More
Romain Petiteau is a young winemaker working at his family's 17th-century estate in Loire's Muscadet region. The 51 acres of vineyards have been certified organic since 2021, leaving Romain with plenty of natural raw material... Read More
Possibly the most famous label in the universe, Veuve is always a welcome addition to any party. There are more expensive and esoteric bubblies, but this a serious crowd-pleaser with a toasty, creamy, rich palate and notes of... Read More
Possibly the most famous label in the universe, Veuve is always a welcome addition to any party. There are more expensive and esoteric bubblies, but this a serious crowd-pleaser with a toasty, creamy, rich palate and notes of... Read More
Crémant is traditional method bubbly produced all over France, making it a great excuse to explore sparkling wine without spending big bucks on Champagne. Vincent Gross's certified organic Crémant is 50% each... Read More