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The Best Cheap Champagnes
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NYE Champagne and Party Tips
2018 is right around the corner! And that means it’s almost time for the big new year’s party. But before you go poppin’ bottles with your friends or family, read these very simple party-hosting tips. They’ll help make the last party of 2017, (and the first of 2018), one to remember.
1: Party Trays
No New Year’s Eve party is complete without appetizers! But why spend extra time in the kitchen preparing, when you can order some gourmet party trays. A cheese plate or two is a NYE cel... Read More
The 8 Best Champagnes for Mimosas
How To Choose The Perfect Champagne
We usually get Champagne for a celebration, and we usually want our celebrations to be perfect, right? The last thing you want is for your celebration to leave a bad taste in your guest’s mouth. And while you may have mastered the art of party planning from the music down to the napkins, we could all use a little help on picking the perfect Champagne!
Our simple guide will help you choose the perfect bottle for any occasion, even if it’s just pizza on the couch!
The Different Types of Cha... Read More
10 Champagnes Under $15!
If you plan to pop, fizz and clink your way into the New Year, we have the selection and savings to fill up your flute! Taking your night up a notch with a crisp, quality champagne doesn’t have to be costly. Here is a list of our favorite bubblys on a budget, in no particular order:
Segura Viudas Spanish Extra Dry Reserve $10.69
Aria Brut Sparkling $7.99
Zonin Asti Spumante $8.49
Labet Cremant De Bourgogne $14.99
Castellblanch Spanish Extra Brut Sparkling $7.99
Dibon Brut Riserva Spanish... Read More
The Best Bubblies! Champagne and Sparking Wines
The holiday season is reason for celebration, and what better accompaniment to an awesome affair than a sparkling wine from Spec’s?
Why call it “sparkling wine” instead of Champagne? You may have heard the word “champagne” used to describe all bubblies – but using the Champagne designation on the label of any sparkling wine produced outside of the Champagne region in France is outlawed almost everywhere.
France continues to fight to obtain Champagne as the unique moniker for the bu... Read More
How To Properly Open A Champagne Bottle
Best Holiday Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
The best time of year is upon us – Holiday Season! What’s better than family, friends, and a bounty of bubbly?! Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve or even just a couple of days off work, ‘tis the season for some celebratory sparkles in your glass!
Of course, with this comes the issue of finding a good bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine that’ll impress both you and your guests. Well fret no more for Spec’s has narrowed it down to 4... Read More
Louis de Sacy Brut Originel Champagne
A 12% alcohol blend of 55% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay and 15% pinot meunier with about 15% reserve wines bottled, refermented and aged 30 months en tirage before disgorgement and finished brut. Gold-straw in color and fully sparkling; dry, medium-light-bodied with fresh acidity. A yeast-fruit-and-mineral nose gives way to a crisp, fresh palate featuring citrus and a bit of red fruit, accented by toasty yeast and a flinty minerality. Fresh and focused, it is best suited to be served as an aperiti... Read More
Champagne Cheers From Now to New Year’s!
The holiday season is in full swing, so it’s time to break out the bubbly! From holiday gatherings to New Year’s cheers, sparkling wine is a festive choice for every occasion, and there’s a bubbly for all price points and palates. Here are Spec’s picks for tantalizing toasts to last through the season!
Bonnaire Brut Tradition NV
$34.99 Cash
A well-balanced wine with a charming, fruity nose and subtle spicy notes in the mouth. A very good aperitif in a classic style.
Louis de Sacy Brut ... Read More