Accessories for Sparkling Wine
Beyond glassware, there are a few fun accessories that I love for sparkling wine. Some are crucial and others are just for fun. My favorites are below. Click on each one to learn more!
Closure: On the rare occasion you don’t finish the bottle of bubbles it’s nice to have a closure on hand that’s intended for use on sparkling wine bottles, especially if you need to transport the bottle once it’s open.
Saber: Scroll down to my saberage tutorial to learn how to use this bad boy safely and effectively!
Glass Polishing Cloths: Get any water spots or gunk off your glassware with these microfiber polishing cloths. They don’t leave any fuzz behind and the glass is crystal clear.
Coravin Preservation System: If you’re tasting several sparkling wines side-by-side or tasting a really expensive collectors bottle, this new innovation from Coravin can be a great addition to your wine accessory collection. It’ll keep the bubbly fresh and fizzy for up to four weeks after opening!
Chiller: No wine lover’s household should be without a wine chiller. Get those bottles cold and keep them cold by filling this halfway with ice and cold water.
Sparkling wine recommendations
When I come across a sparkling wine that has it all, I have to share it. Handley Estate Vineyard Brut Rosé 2016 is a fine blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made in the champagne method. The grapes are certified organic and the winery was founded by a trailblazer of a lady, Milla Handley back in the 1980s. A stunning sparkling rosé, this bottle comes to Denver through the distribution portfolio of Master Sommelier, Doug Krenik.