A Chicago expert answers the key questions about sparkling wine: How do the varieties differ? Does higher price mean better quality? And is last year’s bottle still good?
Boone s Wine and Spirits
I am always on the lookout for great new wines for the store and it’s even better when we get a great deal as well. This week’s wines are new to Boone’s and both are amazing deals. If you have been reading my articles you may have noticed I really like Oregon Pinot Noir, so I’m going back there again with a wine from Lemelson Vineyards and because I feel like celebrating a little, for many reasons like Rain!, no masks, vaccination rates in eagle county and Red rocks at full capacity … pick one. Also, I’ll talk about a Premier Cru Champagne from Collet.
Her recommendations are:
Everyday Sparkling (Cava) - Mestres 1312 Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV, which retails for about $19.99.
Stellar Sparkling from South Africa - Graham Beck, Rose, Cap Classique, South Africa, NV, which retails for about 18.99.
Champagne, a Toast to the Classics - Charles Hiedsieck Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, NV. which retails for about $59.99 retail and Champagne Collet, Art Deco Brut, NV which retails for about $39.99.
If you have your heart set on going out for dinner, Shaw s is accepting reservations on the tented patio from 11:30AM-9PM. The restaurant is also offering several holiday meal platters. All packages must be ordered via Tock by December 30th.