As Seen In The Washington Post December 2022

By Dave McIntyre 

“Inflation will be crimping our budgets for holiday celebrations this year, but I have good news for wine lovers. There is delicious sparkling wine that won’t strain your bank account.

Here is a short primer on bubbly to guide your holiday shopping. For a private family splurge or a more budget-conscious gathering, we have options from familiar regions and some you may not have heard of.”

“Pro tip: Some of the best budget-friendly bubblies come from unexpected places. New Mexico’s Gruet winery offers outstanding quality at a modest price (often labeled as American when grapes from other states are used). Laurent Gruet, of that family, is now making a beautiful sparkling wine called Silverhead Brut at Vara Winery, also in Albuquerque. South Africa’s Graham Beck and Argentina’s Amalaya are among my favorites.”