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Catalonia, Spain

Llopart Rose   Brut Reserva Cava Spain

2005 | Garnacha, Monastrell, Syrah | Catalonia, Spain | map

Double els are pronouned like joe. Joe who? Joe mama!

11.5% alcohol by volume

$19.00 per 750 ml bottle

Raventos i Blanc   L'Hereu Reserva Brut Cava Spain

2005 | 60% Macabeo, 20% Parellada, 20% Xarel-lo | Catalonia, Spain | map

The first bottle of Cava, created in 1872 by Josep Raventos, was certainly much like this bottle here. A crisp, clean homage to the starry beverage from up north.

12% alcohol by volume

$17.00 per 750 ml bottle

Champagne, France

Bernard Tornay   Carte D'Or Brut France

non-vintage | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Champagne, France | map

So classy it hurts. Cheaper than that yellow tail label stuff and 10 times the quality. No longer do we have to suffer the mass production of Champagne. Quality redeems its true nature. Tornay is mearly the vessel.

12.5% alcohol by volume

$37.00 per 750 ml bottle

Billecart Salmon   Blanc de Blancs France

non-vintage | 100% Chardonnay | Champagne, France | map

Bright and lively this little nugget of liquid gold will satiate even the toughest of crouds. Make someone get this for you as a gift. Or at least ask.

12% alcohol by volume

$80.00 per 750 ml bottle

Billecart Salmon   Cuvee Elisabeth France

1998 | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Champagne, France | map

Refined, decadent and all fancy words that mean exceptional. One of the finest beverages on earth, this is what this is like. For a short time you are experiencing something extraordinary. I promise.

12% alcohol by volume

$165.00 per 750 ml bottle
Billecart Salmon

Billecart Salmon   Brut Rose France

non-vintage | Champagne Blend | Champagne, France | map

Light salmon color. Delicate bead with soft yeasts present. Elegant stone fruits and minerals on palate. Beautiful, crisp, and refreshing.

12% alcohol by volume

$80.00 per 750ml bottle

Billecart Salmon   Brut Blanc de Blanc France

1998 | 100% Chardonnay | Champagne, France | map

As bright as a sunny day. Near the equator. Seriously that bright. Fresh too. Very fresh. Loaded with minerality, one taste transports us to the happiest place on earth.

12% alcohol by volume

$150.00 per 750 ml bottle
Billecart Salmon

Billecart Salmon   Brut Reserve France

non-vintage | Champagne Blend | Champagne, France | map

Super duper frothy and dry. Excellent acidity with hints of limestone on the nose. Low yeast presence with a long and complex finish.
And it tastes good too!

12.5% alcohol by volume

$47.00 per 750 ml bottle

Billecart Salmon   Grande Cuvee France

1996 | Champagne Blend | Champagne, France | map

Dom schmom! Arguably the best bottle of Champagne Champagne has to offer. If ya can find it. Layers upon layers! This is for the one who knows!

12% alcohol by volume

$220.00 per 750 ml bottle

Christian Etienne   Brut Cuvee Tradition France

multi-vintage | Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Champagne, France | map

Soft bubbles evaporate after filling the palate with the most sumptuous of minerals and refreshing brioche like fruit.

12% alcohol by volume

$32.00 per 750 ml bottle

Egly-Ouriet   Brut Tradition Grand Cru France

non-vintage | 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay | Champagne, France | map

"One of the most stunning NV Champagnes on the market. Dark, rich, and deep, this is the epitome of the Egly-Ouriet house style." Sure, Mike. You just say that because you import it. We tried to quote him on flavors but it wouldn't fit the tag.

12.5% alcohol by volume

$70.00 per 750 ml bottle

Jean Velut   Rose a Montgueux France

non-vintage | 100% Pinot Noir | Champagne, France | map

So Saigneé (run off juice from original pressing), Super Soigné.

12% alcohol by volume

$40.00 per 750 ml bottle

Larmandier Bernier   Tradition, 1er Cru France

non-vintage | 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir | Champagne, France | map

All natural, all the time. The wines of Larmandier have stood out in this newfound qualatative history of Champagne. A family of farmers, a family of growers, now a family of exceptional wines.

12% alcohol by volume

$40.00 per 375 ml bottle

Leclaire-Gaspard   Brut Blanc de Blancs France

non-vintage | 100% Chardonnay | Champagne | map

Every inch a winner.
Every ounce a queen.
Every glass an affirmation.

12% alcohol by volume

$57.00 per 750 ml bottle

Rene Geoffroy   Brut Premier Cru France

non-vintage | 50% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir | Champagne, France | map

Terry Theise:"This wine is rockin’! Full of those lovely `02 aromas; the palate is silky and fine, graceful and deft; what has sometimes been a party-girl is now growing up and taking time to stay home and cook nice dinners for herself." 'Nuff said.

12% alcohol by volume

$43.00 per 750 ml bottle

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Medici Ermete   Solo Reggiano Italy

2007 | Lambrusco | Emilia-Romagna, Italy | map

At the peak of his career Mario Van Peebles starred in the post-apocalyptic action saga as the cyborg Solo.

11.5% alcohol by volume

$13.00 per 750 ml bottle

Germany

Bruder Dr. Becker   Deutscher Sekt Germany

2006 | 100% Scheurebe | Rheinhessen, Germany | map

Doesn't so much sparkle as it sizzles.

12.5% alcohol by volume

$19.00 per 750 ml bottle

Loire Valley, France

Domaine Huet   Petillant Brut France

2002 | 100% Chenin Blanc | Vouvray, Loire Valley, France | map

H is for Hella.
H is for Holla.
H is for Holy.
H is for Hooooaaaaah!

12% alcohol by volume

$34.00 per 750 ml bottle

Veneto, Italy

Vallis Mareni

Vallis Mareni   Ombra Prosecco Italy

non-vintage | 100% Prosecco | Veneto, Italy | map

The bouquet is fruity, intense and elegant. Clear scents of golden apples come through a floral background. Extremely long finish. The wine is bottled four times a year to maintain absolute maximum freshness!

13%% alcohol by volume

$13.00 per 750 ml bottle

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