Blason de Bourgnogne Crémant Rosé

Books and Bubbly

It all started five years ago. Amy suggested a few of us moms get together monthly for a book group. She'd already chosen our inaugural read, The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

So it seemed fitting, a half-decade later, that we all cozied up in Monica's fabulous home theatre to watch the movie version starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. Seems like many of the books we've shared have become Hollywood blockbusters, and finally—with a tongue-in-cheek superior air—the seven of us can actually say, "Oh, I read the book."

Monica, the gracious hostess that she is, prepared theatre-style popcorn on her stovetop. And I poured the bubbly: Blason de Bourgnogne Crémant Rosé.

Pink with flavors of berries, this dry sparkling wine is a festive accompaniment to popped corn—and the perfect girlie wine for a celebratory night in.

Sparkling Wine Info Bottle    Blason de Bourgogne Crémant Rosé Grape    Pinot Noir and Gamay Year       N.V. Region  Burgundy, France Price     ~$11.00 Shop     Trader Joes Food Pairing  Appetizers, Chinese food, sushi, strawberries, popcorn

Crémant = Champagne Minus the Price Tag A sparkling wine can only be called "Champagne" if it comes from the geographical location called Champagne, France. Crémant comes from all other areas of France. Still elegant, still made from hand-picked grapes in the same tradition as Champagne--yet much easier on the wallet. Now, that's something to celebrate.

Popcorn and sparkling wine, you ask? I like to think that this pairing is similar to each of the amazing women in my book group—Amy, Ann, Christine, Kris, Laura, Monica, and I—unique and distinct, but somehow a perfect fit.

Diane Timba is a contributing writer at Thursday Happy Hour. Check out her lifestyle wine column here on Wednesdays. What's your favorite non-Champagne sparkly? Let Diane know in the comments below. Or chat with her on Facebook.

 

Comments

[Wendy]

I want the book group and the wine. Is it sold together?

[Shelly]

I know, I wish I could go to her book group, too! Popcorn and champagne? Yum. Great idea.