Simple Ways To Celebrate Everyday Occasions
(NAPSI)-There is more than one way to
seize the day. Live each day to the fuUest-take
time to enjoy a sunset, dance to some favorite
music and enjoy your favorite food and drink.
Each day is a cause for celebration, and enjoy
ing spariding wine can be a part of the merri
ment
Many people may think of sparkling wine
only for "special occasions," and the mystery of
spariding wines and champagne may be the
reason. Demystify those notions with some
bubbly basics:
Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne
Both bubble, the bottles look the same-what
is the difference? Spariding wines are created
the same way as champagne. The major differ
ence between the two is where the grapes are
grown and where the wine is produced.
Grapes used for champagne come from
France's northernmost region of the same
name, while grapes used in sparkling wine are
grown all over the world.
One ideal place to grow sparkling wine
grapes in the U.S. is Washington. "The natural
elements in the Columbia Valley region with its
sunshine, little rainfall and good temperatures
help to produce grapes that provide superior fla
vor for our spariding wines, says Rick
Casqueiro, winemaker for Domaine Ste.
Michelle.
Everyday celebrations are as economic as they
are fun.
Four types of sparkling wine to look for
include:
• Cuvee Brut Not too diy or sweet; crisp with
delicate apple and citrus characteristics
• Blanc de Blanc: Elegant pear and pineapple
aromas, green apple flavor and toasty
coconut finish
• Blanc de Noin Attractive and tasty with rasp
berry and strawberry hue, aromas and fla
vors
• Extra Diy: Despite what you might think,
this type is actually a slightly sweeter style,
rich and creamy with deep apple taste.
Now that you know what you're looking for,
here are some tips on how you easily can cele
brate everyday occasions with unique food pair
ings:
Sparkling Wine Food Pairing
Most people are aware that sparkling wine
goes well with berries and dessert, but did you
know that sparkling wine pairs nicely with the
same foods you'd enjoy with beer? So add a
twist to your every day by serving sparkling
wine.
Here are some ways to incorporate
spariding wine into your everyday life:
• Asian Take Out-The perfect match for the
extra dry, brut and blanc de blanc sparkling
wines, which complement the spices found
in Asian dishes.
• French Fry and Fried Chicken Fun-You
thought these foods alone were heaven, by
pairing them with Domaine Ste. Michelle
Cuvee Brut, which starts at $11. The salti
ness stands up to natural acidity found in
sparkling wine.
• Bubbles and Blockbusters-Curl up on the
couch with the latest flick, a tub of popcorn
and a flute of sparkling wine. The acidity of
sparkling wines complements the richness
of buttered popcorn.
For additional food suggestions that pair
well with spariding wine, visit www.domaine
ste- michelle.com.
A delicious wine choice to complement
Asian take out? Extra dry, brut and blanc de
blanc sparkling wines can turn a take-out meal
into a luscious way to seize the day.
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