Champagne

Best Champagnes for Mimosas

The 8 Best Champagnes for Mimosas

Spec’sology Blog, Wine
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 bo... Read More
Best Holiday Champagnes & Sparkling Wines - Spec's

Best Holiday Champagnes and Sparkling Wines

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Wine

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

How To Buy Sparking Wine - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

How To Buy Sparkling Wine Like A Pro

Spec’sology Blog, Wine

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
Fra... Read More

How To Choose The Perfect Champagne - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

How To Choose The Perfect Champagne

Holidays, Spec’sology Blog, Wine

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

Best Sparkling Wines Under $30 - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Brunch on a Budget – Sparkling Wines Under $30

Spec’sology Blog, Entertain, Wine

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 wonâ... Read More