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Champagne and Sparkling Wine Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to Champagne and sparkling wine
Champagne and other sparkling wines have long been associated with special events such as weddings, celebrations, and annual New Year's Eve parties. However, you can easily enjoy them during regular dinner or brunch events to add festivity to any occasion.
About Champagne and sparkling wine
Both Champagne and sparkling wines greet you with the signature pop of a cork, but the bubbles were, in fact, an accidental revelation. The pressure was considered suspicious, and the bubbly wine was sometimes called "the devil's wine" for the explosion of the cork from the bottle. Sparkling wines derive their bubbles from a process that occurs during their second fermentation.
The name Champagne is exclusively reserved for sparkling wines produced in what's called the "methode champenoise" in the Champagne region of France. Other sparkling wine varietals are made in several other countries throughout the world.
Types of sparkling wine
In addition to France's Champagne, several sparkling wines offer various flavor profiles and even bubble structures and intensities from slightly different production and fermentation processes. Whichever style and flavor fits your needs, Instacart shoppers can have a bottle or case of sparkling wine at your door in as little as 2 hours with same-day delivery! Common types include:
- Prosecco: Prosecco originated in the town of the same name in Italy and is made from the Glera grape, which tends to be on the sweeter side. The larger bubbles in Prosecco make it a popular base for cocktails such as Bellinis, which blend Prosecco and peach puree.
- Cava: Spain's entry into the sparkling wine circuit comes from the Macabeo grape, which lends a fruity, fresh flavor to Cava. It is typically less sweet than Prosecco and has a floral perfume.
- Sekt: Sekt is produced in Germany and has a profile that is low on sweetness and alcohol level. It's known for its lightly floral, fruity profile with hints of lemon and apple.
- Rosé: Rosé wine can be produced flat or as a zingy, bright, sparkling wine. Sparkling Rosé has a pleasant blush pink hue and notes of strawberry, rhubarb, and citrus. Rosé is now produced in California and Italy but is most prolifically produced in Provence, France.
- Cremant: Cremant, French for "creamy," denotes sparkling wine made in the "methode champenoise" anywhere besides France's Champagne region. Regardless of where it's produced, Cremant is made with the region's local grape. For example, in Alsace, France, the grape used to make Cremant might be local Pinot Gris or Pinot Blanc.
How to pick the best sparkling wine for the occasion
Whether you are popping the cork to mark a celebratory occasion or simply enjoying a sparkling wine cocktail, consider these tips to make your choice a winner. First, check the label to determine a sparkling wine's level of sweetness. The term "doux" is at the sweetest end of the scale, while "brut" and "extra brut" signify a dry bottle of bubbly. In the middle of this range, you will find demi-sec, sec, and extra-sec.
Many sparkling wines are also available in different tiers, from the classic vineyard entry and reserve (aged) option to the prestige bottle that includes the most esteemed grapes from the vineyard.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Near Me
Buy your favorite Champagne and Sparkling Wine online with Instacart. Order Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and more from local and national retailers near you and enjoy on-demand, contactless delivery or pickup within 2 hours.
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FAQs about Champagne and sparkling wine
The iconic Champagne flute is always a great choice for drinking bubbly, as its elegant height is specially crafted to maintain the integrity of those fizzy bubbles. That said, many wine connoisseurs prefer to enjoy their Champagne or sparkling wine from a white wine glass. This vessel's slightly wider opening allows them to better appreciate the aromas and flavors that make sparkling wines so special.
The theater of the thunderous pop of a wine cork and overflowing foam is a spectacle, to be sure. However, if you are opening a bottle at home, rest assured the process does not have to be nearly so dramatic — or messy!
Unwrap the metallic foil around the top of the bottle to reveal the wire cage. Twist the closure to release the metal cage from the cork gently. Using a dishtowel, hold the cork in one hand with the towel over it while gently twisting the bottle in the other hand. The pressure will slowly release and disengage the cork and keep all the precious liquid safely in the bottle instead of all over the floor.
Whether you choose Champagne, Prosecco, or any of the myriad options of sparkling wine, let Instacart help make your next event extra special. Order for same-day delivery, and have these products at your door in as little as 2 hours! Now that's something to celebrate!