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- California sparkling wine production began in 1892
- Champagne only refers to wines from the Champagne region of France
- Two billion bottles sold every year
- Most sparkling wines are white or rose
- Australia makes red sparkling wine from Shiraz grapes
- Perlants: Contains more than one gram of carbon dioxide per liter
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Sparkling wine is made through the addition of carbon dioxide to wine during the fermentation process. The bubbles in the wine are preserved by sealing the bottle to withstand the pressure created by carbonation. If a bottle is improperly sealed, it can burst or pop off the cork unexpectedly.
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California Sparkling Wines
California sparkling wine production began in Sonoma County. The Korbel brothers produced the first California sparkling wines in the late 19th century and inspired several French makers of Champagne to set up wineries in California.California sparkling wines typically combine fewer wines than Champagne and are from younger grape fermentation. Sparkling wines are, however, produced more frequently in California than some other regions, based primarily on the warm climate.
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Sparkling Wine Questions
Why is champagne the most prestigious of sparkling wines? 3 AnswersThere are many strict rules for producing champagne, from the region of growth to the types of grapes used and the yeasts used in both primary & secondary ferme... read more
Is it easier to make a sparkling wine, as opposed to a non-sparkling wine? In my experience, I have had more luck with sparkling wines. 2 AnswersActually, the difficulty depends on which method of sparkling winemaking you are using. Many people don't realize that there are a few methods. I am curious t... read more
How do you know what wine is a good wine? 5 AnswersI know a lot of people will disagree, but basically the best way to judge a wine is by your personal tastes. If you like it and the people you are serving it to... read more
Who is the best wine blogger? 3 AnswersThis question has a millions answers, but none of them so far here are really "just" bloggers. Gary Vaynerchuck is more than a blogger as are most of the answer... read more -
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Sparkling Wine Brands and Styles
- Note: The majority of the links in this section are to sites that require the user to be 21 to enter.
- Moët & Chandon
- Wikipedia: Sovetskoye Shampanskoye - 'Soviet Champagne'
- Louis Roederer Champagne (Includes Cristal)
- Wikipedia: Chablis
- Korbel
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