max@ucbcad.UUCP (01/10/84)
#N:ucbcad:41500001:000:937 ucbcad!max Jan 9 22:13:00 1984 This newsgroup has been inactive for a few weeks. Are there no wine enthusiasts on the net? I know there's at least one. At the risk of talking to myself, I'll take the initiative by broaching the subject of Champagnes. Recently the wine press has been abuzz with mentions of good values in French sparkling wines. Little-known premium Champagnes, on a par with the famous houses, can be found for $12-15; some of them have only recently become available in the US. Here on the west coast, Bonnaire recently became available. The non-vintage blanc de blancs brut is a striking wine, and a good value at about $15 a bottle. It has a creamy-toasty quality that reminds me of Roederer, and exquisite balance. Classy stuff, outclassing other sparkling wines I've experienced in the price range. I am eager to learn about other lesser-known Champagnes of good value. Any suggestions? Max Hauser, University of California at Berkeley