Comments on: Bargain bubbly

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By: halkGelpeme

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By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:30:41 +0000

An addition and a comment. The addition is Piper Sonoma, which can be found in California almost all the time on some kind of special at $9.99. Domaine Laurier? I found this on closeout a few years back at $3.99. We tried a bottle and went back for all of it. From the box it was evident that it was stock that was intended for a major aitline. The problem? Getting the corks out required a pair of pliers. I can’t imagine cabin crew trying to open these. Once opened, surprisingly good.
RS

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:39:03 +0000

Try Boyer for $9.95 from Sherry Lehman in NYC…only distributor I think. For the price, it’s a steal. We served Yves Lambert Crémant de Loire at our wedding, and no one complained!

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:12:32 +0000

Have you tried the Giro Ribot Cava Rose? Not easy to find, but another great value….85% Trepat & 15% Pinot Noir.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:01:35 +0000

Thanks for adding your thoughts, everybody! Feel free to add others that you have enjoyed.

EVWG – haven’t had their Cartizze but would be willing to give it a shot!

Brooklynguy – yes, I agree. Under $15 bubbly is dangerous and may not justify the risk. But sometimes, as weddings where few people are paying attention and budgets may already be stretched, bargain bubbly may be called for. But if you are sipping, I agree it is more rewarding to have bubbly every other week and go twice the price.

It’s kind of a frustrating puzzle why the category is so difficult.

By: Brooklynguy

Brooklynguy — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:46:44 +0000

I hit sibmit without finishing – sorry. I also meant to say that when I compare these these wines to Champs, I am always disappointed. So I’m trying to stop, but it’s hard.

My favorite bubblies in this price range are Hureau’s sparking Saumur Champigny at about $12, and Cremant de Bourgogne in general – they make nice bubbly in Burgundy.

By: Brooklynguy

Brooklynguy — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:44:16 +0000

Hey Doc – I had the Bisol Crede 2005 last night and we all enjoyed it very much. At about $14 I agree that is a good value. I remember thinking last night as I tasted the wine that although I like it, it doesn’t compare, honestly, to good champagne. I don’t mean vintage expensive stuff, I mean NV Brut from a grower like Margaine, Pierre Peters, or Lallement, let’s say. Those bottles might cost $30-35. Are they twice as good as the Bisol, worth twice the price? I realized last night, and it saddens me because Bisol is supposed to be as good as it gets in Prosecco, that I think they are more than twice as good and worth every penny in comparison.

By: Stephens

Stephens — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:33:54 +0000

My personal favorite bottle fermented sparkling wine (which is UNDER $10!!!) is Domaine Laurier – Brut. Enjoy anytime, anywhere

By: karen

karen — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:48:34 +0000

what about gloria ferrer’s sonoma brut? we served this at our wedding in sonoma. great deal at less than $15 a bottle.

By: East Village Wine Geek

East Village Wine Geek — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:03:27 +0000

AAHHHHHHHHHH Bisol. I had this wonderful prosecco on the wine list a year or so ago. I have since gone through three or four other producers and now I am back. I have the Jeiol right now but when that is done i will be upgrading to my old friend Crede. I am sure you’ve had it but their Cartizze it’s great.

EvWg