A Conversation with Eleanor Léger of Eden Ciders
Eleanor Léger talks about natural cider making, cider terroir, and the state of the craft
Sparkling Wines
Tin Hat The Woodshed Series Batch 17B Dry Cider
Bracing, savory, small-batch cider
2017 Iapetus Figure 2 Pétillant-Naturel White Vermont
Fresh and juicy La Crescent pét-nat
2017 Iapetus Figure 3 Pétillant-Naturel Rosé Vermont
Surprising pét-nat of Marquette
Fable Farm Fermentory: Singular Vermont Ciders
Fable Farm’s wild-fermented ciders are elegant, savory, complex, food-loving — and nearly indefinable
NV Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé Champagne
Opulent brut rosé Champagne
NV Cantine Monfort Brut Trento
Crackly metodo classico from Trentino
2012 Ricci Curbastro Satèn Brut Franciacorta
Long bottle aging has rendered it richly nutty
NV Bouvet Signature Crémant de Loire Brut
Great value in a traditional method sparkler
2016 Villa Crespia Brolese Rosé Extra Brut Franciacorta
Opulent, honeyed sparkling wine for rich cuisine
2014 Inman Family OGV Estate Brut Rosé Russian River Valley
Versatile and delicious gastronomy wine
2015 Brooks Sparkling Riesling Willamette Valley
Sparkling wine with a craquelure of citrus and salt