New Year's Champagne

[Concordia]

NV Veuve was great about 15-20 years ago, and then went through a bad streak.

They were pouring it before dinner tonight and I thought it pretty good, but tastes definitely become less finicky at these latitudes.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Whatever you go with, drink one for me - I'm sadly abstaining this year.

I ended up getting kind of sick yesterday and didn't even drink anything.

Thanks for all the suggestions though, guys.

 

[Flame]

Piper Heidsieck Brut. Kinda bit-ish and dry but decent overall.

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by pscolari

Gruet.

http://www.gruetwinery.com/wines.htm...07386811708325

Not bad for what it is and it's around $15. I think there is a huge void in real champagne at the under $30 mark.

You could also try one of the Argyle Bruts (from OR) for under $30.

Originally Posted by Concordia

Gruet.

From California, Roederer Estate is another good substitute for the real thing.

Or, you could give the whole dry/acidic thing a break and go for Prosecco, which is light and charming, if not at all sophisticated.

Had a couple of bottles of that last night - pretty good, and help up well next to yellow label and mo.

Originally Posted by Dmax

If you are spending around $30 I would go for a non-vintage "real" Champagne. Looking at Sam's website, which should have a location close to you, I would go with the Heidsieck & Co Monopole brut "Blue Top" for $29. Other choice are Demoiselle "Grand Cuvee" for $27 or Piper-Hiedsieck brut for $33. Veuve Cliquot NV brut is fine also but IMO it's not any better than Heidsieck or Piper above though it costs 30% more.


yeah, for around $30 its still the good old usual..

 

[dkzzzz]

Originally Posted by The Wayfarer

No.

Personally, I'd spend the extra $20 and go Veuve. Another option would be Perrier Jouet. If you want to cheap out, there's always the other bubblies: Prosecco and Cava. We've got a NYE party essentials article on my site right now if you care to check it out, lots of good advice.

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