{"id":4249,"date":"2013-09-03T18:31:18","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T18:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wyoweddings.com\/?p=4249"},"modified":"2018-05-21T01:11:59","modified_gmt":"2018-05-21T01:11:59","slug":"inspiration-bring-on-the-bubbly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wyoweddings.com\/?p=4249","title":{"rendered":"INSPIRATION: Bring on the Bubbly!"},"content":{"rendered":"

visit our website & find a WY vendor<\/a><\/h3>\n

Thanks to Kara Sweet of The Sweet Sommelier<\/a> in Newcastle for sending this informative piece on how to pick the best bubbly for your first toast as husband & wife! Find Kara on Facebook<\/a> for lots of vino inspiration…<\/em><\/p>\n

Bring on the Bubbly!<\/h3>\n

The beautiful bride has walked down the aisle.\u00a0 The handsome groom has said his vows.\u00a0 The newly married couple has shared their first kiss.\u00a0 Now the celebration begins!\u00a0 And it wouldn\u2019t be a true wedding celebration without breaking out the bubbles to toast the Mr. and Mrs.\u00a0 Sparkling wines are a must at wedding celebrations.\u00a0 Though bubbles come in many different kinds and styles, a great celebratory wine must be refreshing and graceful, just like the happy couple.<\/p>\n

When most people think of sparkling wine, they think of Champagne.\u00a0 However, true Champagne is the sparkling wine made in the French wine-making region called Champagne.\u00a0 Champagne is made from a blend of red and white grapes that actually go through a second fermentation process while in the bottle.\u00a0 This fermentation creates carbon dioxide that is reabsorbed into the wine, thus creating the bubbles.\u00a0 This is called \u201cMethode Champenoise\u201d or \u201cMethode Traditionnelle,\u201d so even though only wines from this particular region of France are true Champagnes, many other wines around the world go through this same process.\u00a0 Drinking real Champagne at a wedding is a wonderful gesture, but when most Champagnes cost $35 a bottle or more, it may not always fit into a wedding budget for all the guests to toast the newlyweds with Champagne.\u00a0 If Champagne is on the menu, there are some amazing producers that make breath-taking wines.\u00a0 Of course, everyone has heard of Dom Perignon and Cristal, both retailing for just under or well over $200 per bottle.\u00a0 Other Champagnes with fewer zeros in the price are produced by Moet and Chandon and Veuve Clicquot.\u00a0 Of course, if producer is not an issue, just look for the word \u201cChampagne\u201d on a bottle, and you will be enjoying one of the world\u2019s most renowned sparkling wines.<\/p>\n

If Champagne is not in the budget or on the wish list of the wedding planners, there are other sparklers from around the world that are equally amazing for a wedding toast\u2026and most are a bit more budget-friendly.\u00a0 Cava is the sparkling wine made in the northeast region of Spain near Catalonia.\u00a0 Cavas are produced using the same classic method of Champagne, so these wines make a great alternative for toasting at less than half the price per bottle.\u00a0 Producers to look for if choosing Cava are Codorniu and Freixenet (in the black bottle).<\/p>\n

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Yet another option for a sparkling wine toast is to purchase Prosecco from Italy.\u00a0 These wines are known for having slightly larger bubbles and being less crisp than Champagnes or Cavas, yet make for a great wine for wedding receptions.\u00a0 Again, the price is going to be less than half the cost of Champagnes while still drinking a quality product.\u00a0 Look for Prosecco on the bottle or these reputable producers:\u00a0 Bisol and Masottina.<\/p>\n

Though Europe has been producing sparkling wines for centuries, you can also find wonderful bubbly in the United States.\u00a0 If you are looking for a higher-quality sparkling from the U.S., make sure to look for the terms \u201cMethode Champenoise\u201d or \u201cMethode Traditionnelle\u201d on the bottle.\u00a0 Due to American wine laws, these are the only terms to tell how the wine was made.\u00a0 Of course, California makes some amazing sparklers.\u00a0 Look for the producers Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros, Schramsberg, and Roederer.\u00a0 New York State is also moving toward making quality sparkling wines; Dr. Konstantin Frank is leading the way.\u00a0 Gruet, from New Mexico, is also a great bet.<\/p>\n

These are not the only sparkling wines made around the world.\u00a0 All countries make some sort of bubbly.\u00a0 Other terms to look for on wine bottles that may help find a sparkler include cremant, sekt, frizzante, spumante, Blanquette de Limoux, and Franciacorta.\u00a0 These words either mean the wines are a sparkling style or are produced in a region that, by law, are required to make sparkling wines.\u00a0 Bubbles also come in many dryness\/sweetness levels, anywhere from very dry to very sweet.\u00a0 However, these levels can be confusing; when the term \u201cdry\u201d is used, it does not actually refer to the driest wines.\u00a0 The driest sparklers are called Brut Zero (though these are not as common in the U.S.).\u00a0 Brut means dry.\u00a0 Extra Dry actually means not as dry as a Brut but off-dry.\u00a0 Sec is semi-sweet, Demi-Sec is sweet, and Doux is very sweet.\u00a0 Though these are the French terms, they are used fairly universally for other European and American sparklers.\u00a0 Of course some bubbly wines, like Moscato d\u2019 Asti, will always be sweet, even if they don\u2019t have any of the above terms on the label.<\/p>\n

With so many options, it can be hard to decide.\u00a0 However, like most wedding decisions, budget might play a part in the celebratory toast.\u00a0 If budget is no issue, treat your guests to true Champagne or a quality sparkling from one of the great producers mentioned earlier. When trying to stay within a budget, wedding planners can have a special (more expensive) bottle of sparkling for the bride, groom, and bridal party to toast with, and then have a quality\u2014yet less expensive\u2014option for all of the guests.\u00a0 Of course, like with any product, cheap options can be found.\u00a0 These might be wines that are made from a method other than the classic method to make them sparkling\u2026and that\u2019s okay.\u00a0 The most important part of this special day is not the brand of sparkling wine, but the bride and groom that are being toasted with that wine!<\/p>\n

The final, and absolutely most important, note on sparkling wines, however, is the serving temperature of these wines.\u00a0 Sparkling wines MUST be served COLD, as cold as the wine can get!\u00a0 Even the most expensive bubbly will not taste its best if it is served at room temperature or warm.\u00a0 In fact, for many years, I believed I didn\u2019t like sparkling wines because of too many wedding receptions where I had hot bubbly.\u00a0 Make sure to keep the sparklers in a restaurant-grade, very cold refrigerator just until it is time to pop the top.\u00a0 Ask for volunteers or have the event-location staff help to open and pour the bottles just before time to toast.\u00a0 If there are still bottles with wine in them, make sure to put these bottles on ice so they can be consumed cold during the remainder of the wedding reception.<\/p>\n

After the bride has lifted her veil and the groom has professed his love, it is time to celebrate this beautiful new union!\u00a0 These celebrations include special speeches, loving dances, and festive toasts.\u00a0 Sparkling wine is an important part of this tradition.\u00a0 No wedding day is complete without the pop of a cork followed by a joyful \u201cCheers\u201d to the newlyweds!\u00a0 Congratulations!<\/p>\n

Thanks again to Kara Sweet of The Sweet Sommelier<\/a> in Newcastle for the tips on picking that great bubbly for your first toast as husband & wife! Find Kara on Facebook<\/a> for lots of vino inspiration!<\/em><\/p>\n

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visit our website & find a WY vendor Thanks to Kara Sweet of The Sweet Sommelier in Newcastle for sending this informative piece on how to pick the best bubbly for your first toast as husband & wife! Find Kara on Facebook for lots of vino inspiration… Bring on the Bubbly! The beautiful bride has walked down the aisle.\u00a0 The handsome groom has said his vows.\u00a0 The newly married couple has shared their first kiss.\u00a0 Now the celebration begins!\u00a0 And it wouldn\u2019t be a true wedding celebration without breaking out the bubbles to toast the Mr. and Mrs.\u00a0 Sparkling wines are a must at wedding celebrations.\u00a0 Though bubbles come in many different kinds and styles, a great celebratory wine must be refreshing and graceful, just like the happy couple. When most people think of sparkling wine, they think of Champagne.\u00a0 However, true Champagne is the sparkling wine made in the French wine-making region called Champagne.\u00a0 Champagne is made from a blend of red and white grapes that actually go through a second fermentation process while in the bottle.\u00a0 This fermentation creates carbon dioxide that is reabsorbed into the wine, thus creating the bubbles.\u00a0 This is called \u201cMethode Champenoise\u201d or \u201cMethode Traditionnelle,\u201d so even though only wines from this particular region of France are true Champagnes, many other wines around the world go through this same process.\u00a0 Drinking real Champagne at a wedding is a wonderful gesture, but when most Champagnes cost $35 a bottle or more, it may not always fit into a wedding budget for all the guests to toast the newlyweds with Champagne.\u00a0 If Champagne is on the menu, there are some amazing producers that make breath-taking wines.\u00a0 Of course, everyone has heard of Dom Perignon and Cristal, both retailing for just under or well over $200 per bottle.\u00a0 Other Champagnes with fewer zeros in the price are produced by Moet and Chandon and Veuve Clicquot.\u00a0 Of course, if producer is not an issue, just look for the word \u201cChampagne\u201d on a bottle, and you will be enjoying one of the world\u2019s most renowned sparkling wines. If Champagne is not in the budget or on the wish list of the wedding planners, there are other sparklers from around the world that are equally amazing for a wedding toast\u2026and most are a bit more budget-friendly.\u00a0 Cava is the sparkling wine made in the northeast region of Spain near Catalonia.\u00a0 Cavas are produced using the same classic method of Champagne, so these wines make a great alternative for toasting at less than half the price per bottle.\u00a0 Producers to look for if choosing Cava are Codorniu and Freixenet (in the black bottle).   Yet another option for a sparkling wine toast is to purchase Prosecco from Italy.\u00a0 These wines are known for having slightly larger bubbles and being less crisp than Champagnes or Cavas, yet make for a great wine for wedding receptions.\u00a0 Again, the price is going to be less than half the cost of Champagnes while still drinking a quality product.\u00a0 Look for Prosecco on the bottle or these reputable producers:\u00a0 Bisol and Masottina. Though Europe has been producing sparkling wines for centuries, you can also find wonderful bubbly in the United States.\u00a0 If you are looking for a higher-quality sparkling from the U.S., make sure to look for the terms \u201cMethode Champenoise\u201d or \u201cMethode Traditionnelle\u201d on the bottle.\u00a0 Due to American wine laws, these are the only terms to tell how the wine was made.\u00a0 Of course, California makes some amazing sparklers.\u00a0 Look for the producers Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros, Schramsberg, and Roederer.\u00a0 New York State is also moving toward making quality sparkling wines; Dr. Konstantin Frank is leading the way.\u00a0 Gruet, from New Mexico, is also a great bet. These are not the only sparkling wines made around the world.\u00a0 All countries make some sort of bubbly.\u00a0 Other terms to look for on wine bottles that may help find a sparkler include cremant, sekt, frizzante, spumante, Blanquette de Limoux, and Franciacorta.\u00a0 These words either mean the wines are a sparkling style or are produced in a region that, by law, are required to make sparkling wines.\u00a0 Bubbles also come in many dryness\/sweetness levels, anywhere from very dry to very sweet.\u00a0 However, these levels can be confusing; when the term \u201cdry\u201d is used, it does not actually refer to the driest wines.\u00a0 The driest sparklers are called Brut Zero (though these are not as common in the U.S.).\u00a0 Brut means dry.\u00a0 Extra Dry actually means not as dry as a Brut but off-dry.\u00a0 Sec is semi-sweet, Demi-Sec is sweet, and Doux is very sweet.\u00a0 Though these are the French terms, they are used fairly universally for other European and American sparklers.\u00a0 Of course some bubbly wines, like Moscato d\u2019 Asti, will always be sweet, even if they don\u2019t have any of the above terms on the label. With so many options, it can be hard to decide.\u00a0 However, like most wedding decisions, budget might play a part in the celebratory toast.\u00a0 If budget is no issue, treat your guests to true Champagne or a quality sparkling from one of the great producers mentioned earlier. When trying to stay within a budget, wedding planners can have a special (more expensive) bottle of sparkling for the bride, groom, and bridal party to toast with, and then have a quality\u2014yet less expensive\u2014option for all of the guests.\u00a0 Of course, like with any product, cheap options can be found.\u00a0 These might be wines that are made from a method other than the classic method to make them sparkling\u2026and that\u2019s okay.\u00a0 The most important part of this special day is not the brand of sparkling wine, but the bride and groom that are being toasted with that wine! The final, and absolutely most important, note on sparkling wines, however, is the serving temperature of these wines.\u00a0 Sparkling wines MUST be served COLD, as cold as the wine can get!\u00a0 Even the most expensive bubbly will not taste its best if it is served at room temperature or warm.\u00a0 In fact, for many years, I believed I didn\u2019t like sparkling wines because of too many wedding receptions where I had hot bubbly.\u00a0 Make sure to keep the sparklers in a restaurant-grade, very cold refrigerator just until it is time to pop the top.\u00a0 Ask for volunteers or have the event-location staff help to open and pour the bottles just before time to toast.\u00a0 If there are still bottles with wine in them, make sure to put these bottles on ice so they can be consumed cold during the remainder of the wedding reception. After the bride has lifted her veil and the groom has professed his love, it is time to celebrate this beautiful new union!\u00a0 These celebrations include special speeches, loving dances, and festive toasts.\u00a0 Sparkling wine is an important part of this tradition.\u00a0 No wedding day is complete without the pop of a cork followed by a joyful \u201cCheers\u201d to the newlyweds!\u00a0 Congratulations! Thanks again to Kara Sweet of The Sweet Sommelier in Newcastle for the tips on picking that great bubbly for your first toast as husband & wife! 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