Anne Kjellgren, a Level 3 Sommelier and French Wine Scholar, shares expert tips on opening, serving, and storing sparkling wine. This video, sponsored by LKN Connect, guides viewers through chilling the bottle, safely removing the cork, and choosing the right glassware. Kjellgren explains the best food pairings for sparkling wine, especially for brunch settings, such as salty snacks, fried foods, oysters, croissants, and pastries. The video emphasizes the elegance and safety in handling sparkling wine, making it a perfect choice for special occasions like New Year’s brunch.
Takeaways
Chill sparkling wine to 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal flavor.
Always point the bottle away from people when opening.
Use a flute glass to maximize bubbles and flavor.
Pair sparkling wine with salty snacks and fried foods.
Cremont is a sparkling wine that isn’t from the Champagne region.
Leftover champagne can be preserved with a special closure.
Sparkling wine is perfect for brunch, especially with rich foods.
Mimosas can be made with Prosecco or Cava and fruit juice.
Champagne pairs beautifully with eggs benedict and pastries.
Enjoy sparkling wine within a day or two after opening.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout
00:55 Opening Sparkling Wine Like a Pro
03:18 Serving Sparkling Wine
04:11 Perfect Pairings for Sparkling Wine
04:46 Recap and Final Thoughts