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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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Fast Facts
- 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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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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@thedelicious @foodwoolf - ditto - this sparkling wine is FAB-ulous!
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@foodwoolf love reading that you're drinking sparkling wine at 1:00 in the afternoon :D cheers!
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RT @foodwoolf: Disgorgement. Racking. Everything sounds dirty after a few sips of sparkling wine. #fbzfest
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Sparkling Wine Brands and Styles
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- Moët & Chandon
- Wikipedia: Sovetskoye Shampanskoye - 'Soviet Champagne'
- Louis Roederer Champagne (Includes Cristal)
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- Korbel
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