Will I be disqualified if I admit to enjoying Martini & Rossi’s Asti Spumante? That has become the cheapy bubbly that our family turns to for special celebrations.

Also, and I may really horrify you here, I stumbled across a very easy remedy for when you come across a champagne that just does not float your boat. My husband and I recently bought our first home, and we felt very blessed when we found that the people who sold us the house left a bottle of champagne in the fridge. As wonderful as that idea was, the champagne itself was just too dry for our tastes. In the heat of the moment (yes, I admit it!!), I mixed a little apple juice into my glass and voila! Not only was the champagne palatable, it was downright tasty! It made me wonder if anyone has ever tried making a “sangria” of sorts with a bottle of champagne that may have otherwise missed the mark. If nothing else, it’s certainly fun to experiment

Happy drinking!