What is the difference between wine and champagne?

As we roll into the holiday season, we will hear many more corks “popping” as bottles of sparkling wine and champagne are opened to celebrate the season. A question that we are often asked is, “What is the difference between “Sparkling Wine” and “Champagne”? read more

French sparkling wine: Sparkling wines can come from France (outside of the Champagne region) and are made in a variety of sweet, dry and rosé varieties. American sparkling wine: From blends using traditional Champagne grapes to vintages with a completely different recipe, there are endless flavors to discover in sparkling wines. read more

Whether sparkling wine or champagne, the truth is that sparkling wine is gaining in popularity as people realize that it is the most versatile wine for pairing (aka the scrubbing bubbles for the palate) and transitions beautifully from breakfast to dessert and light dishes to fried foods, spicy cuisine or rich, sauces. read more

Champagne is as type of wine that comes from the Champagne region in France. Only wine that comes from Champagne can be called Champagne, though in the past winemakers would sometimes call their sparkling wine ‘Champagne’. read more