Earlier this month I wrote two columns for The Washington Post recommending sparkling wines for the holidays - one on wines above $30, the other for more budget-conscious revelers. All the wines were dry. That led one frustrated reader to fire off an e-mail complaining about "brut this and brut that," reminding me that some people prefer sweet sparkling wine.
So this week I oblige, with some delightful recommendations from southern France, Italy and Spain.
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Happy New Year!
Gruet demi-sec, my friend. Wonderful wine (perhaps my favorite of all the sparklers they do), and from New Mexico.
Posted by: Jeff Siegel | December 30, 2009 at 07:27 AM
I agree with Jeff. Gruet is doing some remarkable things in New Mexico. Plus, the prices can't be beat. Drink local:-)
Posted by: Brian Kirby | December 30, 2009 at 08:17 AM
New Mexico is not exactly local to D.C., and the Gruet wines are not widely available here (though they can be found). Ive not seen the demi-sec, though it may be around.
Posted by: Dave McIntyre | December 30, 2009 at 08:50 AM