Marin County, along with surrounding regions, excels at producing pinot noir and chardonnay but lacks a notable presence of sparkling wine, despite these varietals being essential for champagne. Sparkling wines pair exceptionally well with food, yet their production and retail prices can be high. High demand has led to longer availability of older vintages, often outlasting many others on shelves. Sparkling wines also age well, which encourages quality selections. The article highlights four approachable sparkling wines that balance quality and cost.
"Sparkling wine is the universal solvent when it comes to wine-food pairings. There's almost nothing that doesn't go with bubbly, from oysters to steak and lobster to cake."
"Expensive wines tend to stick around a lot longer than they used to, which might explain the presence of many 5-, 6-, and 7-year-old vintages still available."
"Unlike some other varietals, sparkling wine is one of those wines that does age remarkably well, both in the barrel and in the bottle."
"While finding a reasonable price in the sparkling wine category can be challenging, the goal here was to offer more affordable selections without breaking the bank."
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