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sparkling wine = bubbly Notes:
When first opened, sparkling wine becomes effervescent as bubbles of carbon
dioxide gas escape from the liquid. It was first produced by Dom Pérignon
in the 17th century, who cried out after sampling it, "Come quickly.
I am drinking stars!" Champagne is perhaps the
finest example of sparkling wine, and is named for the region in France where
it's produced. The brand Dom Pérignon
is considered to be
the finest champagne. Sparkling wine and champagne are rated by their relative sweetness.
The driest is brut, followed by extra dry, sec, and the sweetest of all, demi-sec. Sparkling wines
are used to toast special occasions like weddings and the New Year, but they're
also served before meals. They're especially nice with caviar. Substitutes: sparkling grape juice
(non-alcoholic) OR chardonnay OR chablis OR equal parts verjus
and soda, sweetened with simple syrup |
