Champagne Alternatives

Finally! Paul Gregutt and I agree on something!! Paul Gregutt (aka Wine Advisor) wrote a really good article about the less expensive alternatives to Champagne. You can read the article here:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/wineadviser/2010419007_pacificpadviser13.html?cmpid=2628

And speaking of Champagne and less expensive bubbles, Esquin Wine Merchants is having a free Champagne and sparkling wine tasting tonight from 5pm to 8pm. They're located at 2700 4th Ave S in Seattle. I went to this tasting last year and it was AWESOME! I highly recommend!