Try something fun for
the holidays!
“Don’t ever let anyone
dull your sparkle” – Sally Gilchrist
Holiday parties are in
full swing and whether you are hosting friends or want to bring a fun gift as a
party favor; sparkling wines are always appreciated this time of year.
Sparkling wines are a cousin to Champagne and Prosecco.
A recent sampling
featured a sparkling wine called Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux by Premium
Vintage cellars (www.blancdebleu.com). The wine is an effervescent blue in
color as a result of blueberries that are added to Chardonnay grapes.
Blanc de Bleu®
Cuvée Mousseux
PositiveVines
‘HelpfulTip: Sparkling wine is made by not allowing the escape of gases created
from the fermentation of sugar and yeast. The gases return into the wine and are
released when you pop the cork, creating tiny bubbles. It can only be called
Champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France.
The Chardonnay grapes
are harvested from Northern California in Mendocino County. Blanc de Bleu was
created in 2006 as the winemakers challenged themselves to create something different.
Thus the first sparkling blue wine was born! The sugar levels and alcohol
content are low at 11%. It is a Brut style which is slightly dry and the hint
of blueberry gives it a crisp and balanced taste.
This sparkling wine
earned silver award status in 2012 at the BevStar Awards. Blanc de Bleu
averages $15 per bottle at most DFW Market Street stores. Ordering online is a
bit more expensive at $25 per bottle. Shop around for sales this time of year.
And consider bulk ordering for special occasions. Lots of brides select this
sparkling wine as their “something blue” for wedding receptions. Consider
adding frozen blueberries to your wine glass for added flavor.
Grab a couple of
bottles of Blanc de Bleu to take with you to your next holiday party. It’s a
fun conversation starter and the wine pairs well with both appetizers and
desserts.
Remember to drink
what it is that makes you truly happy and always think positively!
Drink Responsibly!
