Sometimes, when the moment strikes, I just need to get some stuff out there. You may notice that I love to make sure I say it right when I refer to Champagne vs. Sparkling wine. This episode gives some really super duper clarity on how important it is to actually maybe probably see the difference. Not to be pretentious or fancy but to actually see what the differences are and know what you may or may not like! I talk all about grapes, methods, and regions to help start breaking it all down for you. As promised, I have all of those things listed out here in the notes to help you keep track. Grape:ChardonnayPinot NoirPinot MeunierGleraXarel-loMacabeoPerelladaMonastrellGarnacha TintaTrepatShirazChenin BlancRieslingPinot BlancPinot GrisAuxerroisSauvignon BlancCab FrancCab SauvGrolleau Noir and GrisPineau d’AunisMoscato BiancoLambruscoPinot NeroPinot BiancoPedro GimenezPinotageMoscatoThe main winemaking methods for sparkling wine are: Traditional or Champagne MethodTransfer MethodAncestral MethodTank MethodAsti MethodCarbonationAnd regions:France (of course). And in France, if it isn’t made in Champagne it is more commonly known as Cremant. Burgundy, Alsace, Loire, Bordeaux, SPAIN - CAVAAAAAAItaly – Prosecco, Franciacorta, Moscato d’Asti, Emilia Romagna (think Modena, Parma)GermanyEngland!The US – Oregon, Washington, NY, all over California – Carneros, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Napa, Monterey, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, NEW MEXICOChileArgentinaSouth AfricaAustraliaTasmaniaNew Zealand Wine Connoissaurus Rex Podcast brought to you by Somm for the Day. Produced by Silly is Free Productions. Why pay for perfect when silly is free? Follow the podcast on IG @wine_connoissaurus_rex_pod and Somm for the Day @somm_for_the_day. Check out all that Somm for the Day has to offer over at www.sommfortheday.com and let us know what you think!

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