An instant celebration: Your guide to all types of bubbly

By Natalie Tomlin
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021 Updated Mar 21, 2022
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It’s an exciting time to dip into sparkling wine, a libation steeped in time-tested production practices but evolving through edgy innovation.

Soter pour — Rosé sparkling wine from U.S. producer Soter Vineyards. Photo by Cheryl Juetten.

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Types of wine glasses — Flute, tulip, stemless and coupe wine glasses

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