Champagne!!

[Geonz]

My brother had ... don't kow the spelling for sure... friexenet - we called it "frickin- A." Um... we're not civilized

[alpinerabbit]

I detest Freixenet. I believe it gives me instant headache.

for something inexpensive try Prosecco. There's one that comes in kewl blue bottles. They're all dry and most are fair quality.

[maillotpois]

Oh I love Prosecco!!

[Kimmyt]

I had an awesome bottle of Prosecco the other day... Zefiro was the name. It was really good. I wouldn't say it was dry though, but it had a very nice flavor. I think it was $15/bottle online but you might be able to find a better price if you buy by the case.

IMO, unless you have a family full of conniesseurs (sp) it doesn't make sense to go too expensive. Asti is an inexpensive option, while not the best, it is not totally detestable. And most people are not going to take a sip of Asti and be all 'oh man I can't believe they're serving this crap!'.

Most people don't even like champagne, so spending an arm and leg on something (unless its for the couple) is a bit overkill...

K.

[wackyjacky1]

Gruet is a good, inexpensive champagne from a winery in New Mexico. Their non-vintage Rose has been my go-to champagne for a couple of years now (it's delicious and, best of all, it's pink ).

Gruet Winery

[indysteel]

I second Veronica's White Star recommendation. Yummy!!!

[jobob]

Friday night at jobob's

[ehirsch83]

I second Gruet. When I lived in Albuquerque the ex and I had a memebership to the Gruet Wine club and they specialize in Champagne's. The region there is perfect for it. I would definitaly check them out and give them a call- they are great people!