My new champagne glasses with sparkling wine to enjoy in them...

Since that initial bottle of Dom Perignon we've found many sparking wines that we've enjoyed including ones from Piper Sonoma and Mumm Napa.  Of course, as with any wine we've also hit many duds and along the way learned that we are not particularly happy with Bruts and prefer somewhat sweeter Sparkling Wines.

I must admit though, I did not begin a quest to find enjoyable sparkling wines.  In fact, after that bottle of Dom Perignon I more or less forgot about drinking champagne.  Forgot, that is, until my neighbor Athena, began convincing me that not only did sparkling wine taste great but that it could be enjoyable as an everyday drink. How did she do this?  Discussions about sparkling wines, a gift of sparkling wine at a dinner party, and offers of sparkling wine when visiting her house gradually showed me that sparkling wines are not only suited to any occasion but they also taste great.   Finally convinced, today I purchased a sparkling wine and a pair of champagne glasses! 

Not a believer?  Next time you go to buy a bottle of wine try a sparkling wine and see for yourself.   Of course, you have to find the right sparkling wine for your tastes.  Athena and I have similar tastes and tend to enjoy Blanc de Blanc style sparkling wines.  If you haven’t enjoyed sparkling wine in the past, I recommend starting by reading a description of different styles and sweetness indicators of sparkling wines and then experimenting until you find the one that works for you. 

PS: Athena - Thanks for opening my eyes to sparkling wine!