Examining the State of Champagne, by the Numbers
A look at the performance of France’s most famous sparkling wine region—and what to expect in the months ahead
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A new generation of producers in Italy’s premier sparkling wine region are casting off decades of French influence to pursue metodo classico wines with a more genuine sense of place
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Amidst movements to leave the Cava DO, the denomination has introduced new, quality-minded regulations. Can it change the perception of Spain’s most famous sparkling wine?
A New Era for American Sparkling Wine
As emerging and legacy domestic sparkling wine producers alike invest in quality and ageability, the U.S. market is ready to embrace a wider array of home-grown bubbly
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We asked 14 industry insiders to share the bottle of sparkling wine they’ll be opening to toast 2020’s end—and why it’s the right wine for this moment
Tracing the Origin Story of Pét-Nat
Digging into the roots of pétillant naturel to determine how the sparkling wine style became trendy—and what its newfound popularity means for its future
Sparkling Wine in Wartime
Despite its reputation as a frivolous luxury, modern sparkling wine has been affected profoundly by combat and has played a surprisingly prominent role in world wars
Corpinnat—an Emerging Category of Spanish Sparkling Wine
No longer bottled under the Cava DO, sparkling wine made by a splinter group of premium producers takes hold
Why Portland Is America’s Champagne Capital
The Oregon city has had a mainline to grower bubbly for decades, thanks to a handful of buyers, importers, and distributors
The Science of Bubbles in Wine
Examining the effervescence in sparkling wine and its influence on mouthfeel, flavor, and aroma
Why Gruet Partnered with an Indigenous American Tribe to Grow Grapes
The collaboration between the sparkling wine producer and the Santa Ana Pueblo is bearing fruit beyond the business venture
15 Top-Selling Sparklers for the Holiday Season
Buyers discuss the sparkling wines that they expect to fly off their lists and shelves this holiday season