This New Year's Eve, Sip a More Sustainable Sparkling
There are so many reasons to love sparkling wine. Like riding a jet ski or watching fireworks, it’s nearly impossible to be in a bad mood with a flute of champagne in your hand. Of course, this is what makes it such an important part of New Year’s Eve celebrations. With glasses in hand, we celebrate the last year of accomplishments and look forward to our next lap around the sun with giddy anticipation. This year, why not make this sacred sip even more positive by sourcing from sustainable and biodynamic vintners? See below four some of our favorite sustainably-made sparkling wines:
FRANCOIS CHIDAINE MONTLOUIS SUR LOIRE BRUT NATURE 2017
Known as pioneers of the natural wine movement in the Loire Valley, committed to organic and biodynamic farming processes. This fruit-forward, bone-dry wine is produced using cover crops and ‘carbon farming’ to remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere.
2017 FINKE’S™ SPARKLING CHARDONNAY
Taste the California sunshine in this delicious and approachable sparkler with both fruit and flower notes - think lemon, honeysuckle and peach. The small-lot Chardonnay was picked early in the season and produced using vegan and eco-friendly winemaking practices - something Finke’s is known for.
2018 PRETTY YOUNG THING® ROSE
Another great option from Winc, one of my favorite online wine retailers (they allow you to search for eco-friendly and/or vegan wines!). This fun, fizzy drink pairs perfectly with bold, spicy foods and a bold, spicy attitude. Sip while sashaying to your favorite, feel-good tracks (a little Lizzo, anyone?) and you’ll be well on your way to crushing the next decade.
DOMAINE STE MICHELLE BRUT, COLUMBIA VALLEY
This recommendation comes from my friend and favorite wine blogger, The More You Bordeaux. She loves this budget-friendly sparkler for its “fun and fruity” flavor with '“aromas of ripe strawberry, apple, and citrus.” We love that it comes from a winery committed to sustainable winemaking practices, that is certified Salmon Safe - meaning growing practices keep rivers of the Pacific Northwest safe enough for salmon to spawn and thrive.