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Article: Top of the pops...(Features)
- Article from:
- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 8, 2009
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Byline: OLLY SMITH
The recession has hit sales of Champagne hard, and increasingly we're looking for good-value alternatives. But do they really hit the spot? The traditional way of making Champagne is to ferment a still white wine, then add yeast and sugar into each bottle for a secondary fermentation. A popular alternative to Champagne is Spanish Cava, which is made in the same way but from Spanish grape varieties; they are crisp with a hint of aromatics. If you prefer a more complex drop, there are Gran Reservas, which are Cavas aged for between five and six years, or you could hunt a fruity pink Cava to make a festive change.
There's no denying ...
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