Reaching for a bottle of sparkling wine to take home for the weekend? Don’t always grab a bottle on the bottom shelf of the grocery store! Producers from around the world offer a variety of sparkling wines in many styles that are not only budget friendly but delicious sipped alone or with food. The Crush on This crew (Allison Levine from Please the Palate, Christine Campbell from Girls Go Grape, and I) have spent hours researching a plethora of sparkling wine choices so each of us can find that perfect bottle. (You’re welcome!) Enjoy the following episodes and let me know your favorites – I guarantee that you’ll find more than one!

Pour Bubbles in your Glass and Celebrate with Champagne

Nothing says celebration more than pouring bubbles in your glass, especially with the king of French sparkling wine, Champagne! We firmly believe that Champagne is the answer to every question. In this episode we indulge in three incredible choices to make every occasion bubbly and special. So, pop the cork and start drinking! Cheers!

How To Pair Champagne with Food

Champagne is a wine of celebration and is often saved for special occasions. But Champagne is not just for toasting at special events, holidays, and celebrations or just an aperitif wine to enjoy before dinner. Champagne is the perfect choice to sip with an evening meal since it’s incredibly diverse and can be appreciated with a variety of dishes –  including fast food and other casual bites! Join us as we share three luscious food and Champagne pairings.

Crémant Wine: Crémant de Bourgogne, Crémant d’Alsace and Crémant de Loire

Oooh la la! The Crush On This crew are in love with sparkling wines that ooze finesse and elegance with every sip. We also love affordability…and Crémant has exactly what we need. Intrigued? Enjoy our latest video about this very special sparkling wine from France (and Luxembourg, too!)

Prosecco, Franciacorta and Trentodoc – Three Italian Sparkling Wines

If you love Italian wine and sparkling wine, there’s a world of Italian sparkling wine to discover. In this episode, we explore Prosecco from the Veneto, Franciacorta from Lombardy, and Trentodoc from Trento Alto Adige. Discover three distinct wines from three fascinating regions in northern Italy and find the wine style and price point for you.

Drink Bubbles, Think Cava 

There’s never an excuse needed to drink sparkling wine. And while you might think of Champagne or Prosecco when it comes to bubbles, don’t forget about Cava, a category of sparkling wines from Spain that are made in the traditional method. Cava is beautifully crafted and very affordable – a perfect combination. Join us as we share three Cava producers you’ll love.

Sparkling Wines from the United States and Canada

We’ve found three delicious sparkling wines from the United States and Canada – but from where? You may be surprised – or not! Enjoy our video, discover sparkling wines from North America and pop the corks!

Cheers! ~ Cindy

If you have time for more, see our Crush On This Playlist: Sparkling Wine here.