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Article: Pop the cork off of American bubbly; Crafting an exceptional bottle of sparkling wine takes lots of time and effort
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- November 28, 2007
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When it comes to real Champagne, it's easy to figure out which
ones were made by the little guys -- if you have good eyesight.
There's a tiny code on the label that begins with RM, which means
it's a grower's own wine. When it comes to American sparkling wines,
however, even perfect vision doesn't help because there's rarely a
hint on the label. This is a shame because committed vintners are
making small batches of handcrafted, highly personal and often
excellent bubbly.
Now is a good time to explore these hidden gems because American
sparklers are perfect for the holidays.
When we were young, that usually meant Korbel from California or