Champagne vs. Sparkling and How to Open the Bottle

Did You Know?

"Champagne" can only be called Champagne if it’s produced in the Champagne region of France?

Ever wonder what Prosecco, Asti Spumante, Cava and Sparkling meant?

Well, they are the same thing but just can’t call it Champagne – which is why you’ll see on the bottle that they were made using the Champagne method.

The United States was in prohibition when other wine regions were signing this “contract”. Therefore, we did not sign it. That is why you can find “Champagne” from the U.S.

Check out these great step-by-step directions on the proper way to open a bottle of bubbly. Remember...the key is to twist the bottle, NOT the cork!
www.wineintro.com/champagne/open

Happy New Year!

Ring in the New Year with a delicious bottle of Bubbly!

Cavas de Chacras Sparkling
Demi-Sec (semi-sweet) &/Or Extra Brut (semi-dry)
may be purchased at these local retailers:

*Grantsburg Country Store in Grantsburg, WI
200 West Benson Avenue
(715) 463-3003

*Holiday Station Store in Grantsburg, WI
639 Hwy 70
(715) 463-5000

*Island Wines in Cumberland, WI
1845 Frontage Road
(715) 822-4777

*Skoglund's Conoco in St. Croix Falls, WI

1960 U.S. Hwy 8

715.483.9080

*Rush City Liquor in Rush City, MN
50 South Bremer Avenue
(320) 358-3215

*Oak Park Wine & Spirits in Stillwater, MN
5805 Neal Avenue North
(651) 439-2184

*Dakota Liquors in Prior Lake, MN
14065 Commerce Avenue Northeast
(952) 447-6661

*Want some of our sparkling wine but don’t see your favorite retailer on our list? Let us know by contacting us at info@scdtrading.com – or ask your retailer to contact us with your special order!

Mulled Wine Recipe

Here is a delicious recipe for a cold evening this holiday season! Enjoy.

For this mulled wine, select a Cabernet Sauvignon with hints of black cherry flavor. Labels typically describe a wine's characteristics.

2 quarts black cherry juice
3 (3") sticks of cinnamon
6 whole cloves
2 (6-ounce) cans pineapple juice
1 (6") piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
2/3 cup sugar
1 (750ml) bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
1/3 cup lime juice

Combine first 6 ingredients in pan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in wine and lime juice; heat thoroughly but do not boil. Transfer mixture to a heatproof punch bowl or coffee pot if desired. Discard whole spices. Serve warm!
Yields 13 cups.

Happy Holidays!

Everyone here at the Wandering Epicurean (Trade River Winery) would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Don't forget to pick up some wine to share with your family and friends. Shop these retailers:
Minnesota:
Mt. Royal Bottle Shop - Duluth
Voyager Bottleshop – Pine City
Dakota Liquors – Prior Lake
West End Liquor - Red Wing
Rush City Liquor – Rush City
Liberty Village Wine &Liquor – Stillwater
Oak Park Wine & Spirits – Stillwater
Vinifera - Wabasha

Wisconsin:
Warren G's - Barron
B&G Liquor - Chippewa Falls
Island Wines - Cumberland
Dresser Food & Liquor – Dresser
Cadeaux – Eau Claire
Frederic Grocery Store - Frederic
Holiday Station Store - Grantsburg
Grantsburg Country Store – Grantsburg
Trade Lake Valley Store - Grantsburg
The Nova Wine Bar - Hudson
Bottle Shop - Luck
Valley Spirits - Osceola
Pour House - Siren
Yourchuck's - Siren
Skogland’s – St. Croix Falls
Palate - Stockholm
Wayne’s - Webster

Search for these small production wine producers: Cantine Mothia, Cavas de Chacras, Ciavolich, Harvest Moon, Inspiration Vineyards, Pontual, Lafkiotis, Festa, Wooden Valley, Salvano, Tezza, Morgado da Torre, Vallegre, Barvini, and Malat!