In this episode of After Wine School, hosts Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe dive deep into the world of sparkling wines, starting with a critique of generic Prosecco and moving on to various high-quality alternatives like Cava, Loire Valley bubbles, and Anderson Valley wines. They discuss the importance of lees, the complexities of different sparkling wines, and touch upon unique varieties like Bougie Cerdan and Greek orange wines. The episode aims to educate listeners on identifying good quality bubbles without the snobbery, highlighting the joy in discovering diverse and lesser-known sparkling wines.

 

00:00 Introduction to After Wine School

00:41 Today's Topic: Bubbles

01:31 Prosecco: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

02:52 Understanding Quality in Sparkling Wines

05:52 Exploring Cava and Its Complexities

17:19 The Charm of Loire and Other French Bubbles

19:06 American Sparkling Wines: Hidden Gems

22:24 Weird and Wonderful: Unique Sparkling Wines

27:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts