Earlier this month I wrote two columns for The Washington Post
recommending sparkling wines for the holidays – one on wines above $30,
the other for more budget-conscious revelers. All the wines were dry.
That led one frustrated reader to fire off an e-mail complaining about
“brut this and brut that,” reminding me that some people prefer sweet
sparkling wine.
So this week I oblige, with some delightful recommendations from southern France, Italy and Spain.
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Gruet demi-sec, my friend. Wonderful wine (perhaps my favorite of all
the sparklers they do), and from New Mexico.
I agree with Jeff. Gruet is doing some remarkable things in New Mexico.
Plus, the prices can’t be beat. Drink local:-)
New Mexico is not exactly local to D.C., and the Gruet wines are not
widely available here (though they can be found). Ive not seen the
demi-sec, though it may be around.