Beyond Champagne: A Global Sparkling Wine Journey
Sunday November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Champagne may have written the first chapter of traditional method sparkling wine, but it certainly isn’t the whole story.
Join Julie Purpura as she helps you travel the globe exploring six exceptional sparkling wines crafted using the same labor-intensive traditional method, the process responsible for some of the world’s most celebrated bubbles. From the chalky vineyards of Champagne to Italy’s elegant Franciacorta, Spain’s vibrant Cava, Australia’s exciting cool-climate sparklers, and New York’s world-class sparkling wines, you’ll discover how the same technique creates remarkably different expressions.
Along the way, uncover what makes these wines alike and what makes each one unmistakably unique. How do grape varieties, climate, aging, and local traditions influence the final glass? Why does one wine lean toward fresh citrus while another offers rich brioche, toasted almond, or vibrant orchard fruit?
Whether you’re a devoted Champagne lover or simply curious about the world’s finest bubbles, this lively tasting will challenge your palate, expand your wine knowledge, and prove that great sparkling wine has many accents.
No experience here is complete without a nosh box from resident Chef, Pam Cecere. We’ll see you there!

Details
- Date:
- Sunday November 1
- Time:
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Cost:
- $60.00
- Event Category:
- Beverage Classes
Venue
- Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen
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800 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424 United States + Google Map - Phone
- (585) 394-7070