Spec’sology Blog - Champagne

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes As the year comes to a close, there’s no better way to ring in the new year than with a celebratory toast. Champagne and sparkling wine have long been synonymous with celebrations, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Whether you're hosting a grand party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, there are plenty of affordable options to add sparkle to your celebration without straining your budget. In this guide, we’ll explore the best affordable sparkling wines and Champagnes, how much you should budget for a toast, and how to serve your bubbly in

Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes What is the best champagne for mimosas? Mimosas are a classic brunch cocktail that have been enjoyed for decades. Made with orange juice and Champagne or sparkling wine, they are refreshing, sweet, and perfect for any occasion. However, with so many bubbly options on the market, it can be challenging to know which one to use. In this post, we'll cover the types of sparkling wines, the eight best Champagnes for mimosas, how much Champagne to use, how many mimosas you can make from one bottle, and the steps to make a perfect mimosa! What

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! We’ve got two Champagnes and two sparkling wines that are sure to impress even the

Looking for a great sparkling wine but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with this little rundown of what’s what in the world of sparkling wine. The main difference between sparkling wine and Champagne is that Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France and is the only sparkling wine allowed to be called Champagne. Types Of Sparking Wine Cremant – France Cava – Spain Espumante -Portugal Prosecco – Northeast Italy Lambrusco – Emilia-Romagna region of Italy Franciacorta – Lombardy region of Italy Asti – Italy Sekt – Germany American Sparkling Wine As for the price,

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 Champagne/Bubbly Champagne: If the bottle has Champagne (with a capital

Nothing defines brunch quite like the mimosa. It’s the only beverage occupying a specific timeslot in our lives. Plus, it’s delicious, easy to make, and looks like a glass of sunshine. The only difficult part about making mimosas is choosing the right sparkling accompaniment, which can be tricky if you aren’t a connoisseur. That’s why we’ve put together this list of affordable champagnes and sparkling wines. It’s 100% ok to use less expensive sparkling wine for mimosas since you won’t be able to taste the subtle flavors of really good sparkling wine due to the orange juice. As for sparkling