I want to have a formal holiday party for my employees, does anyone have suggestions on a type of champange I can use? It will be on a Thursday from 6 - 9pm.
2007-11-12 09:34:47 · 9 answers · asked by not2smarttoday 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I am also looking for something inexpensive...I have to buy a case.
2007-11-12 09:45:16 · update #1
Well it's not Champagne since it's from California but for the price, Gloria Ferrrer makes a great sparkling wine.
2007-11-12 09:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by mums the word 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Korbel is the best of the inexpensive champagnes. Moet is a little more expensive (about $15/bottle) but better. I advise you not to get a cheap champagne like J Roget unless you're mixing it into a punch. Have mixers such as orange juice and chambord on hand too. Some people don't like champagne, so it might be nice to have some regular wines (and, of course, non-alcoholic drinks) as well.
2007-11-12 10:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chandon (Brut Classic or Blanc de Noir) are really good and are only about $15. Actually, they are currently on sale at Bevmo for $13 if you have one nearby. Its pretty common - enough that they are available at most grocery stores. They will give you a discount on a case (10-20% depending on the store).
Cheaper still are the proseccos and cavas because people don't know what they are and demand is low.
2007-11-12 12:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second the recommendation for Cooks. I bought 3 cases for my wedding reception at $4 a bottle. Everyone thought I had spent $30 a bottle! And it's only about one step above Andre! Just don't let anyone see the label and nobody will ever know.
2007-11-12 10:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider Cava (spanish sparkling wine) I actually prefer this to most champagne.
CodornÃu Reserva Raventos NV or Freixenet Cordon ***** NV are good examples.
Prosecco is another good alternative (less sparkles but easier drinking than Cava or Champagne for non regular drinkers)
For Champagne go for a smaller vineyard than bollinger or moet, again I like Heidsieck.
2007-11-12 09:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by bully 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jacob's Creek from Australia makes a very good sparkling wine.
2007-11-13 11:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by pat m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Korbel is the safe bet for a party. You can also add chambord, cranberry juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice for different flavors.
2007-11-12 09:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Julie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cook's is a good choice
2007-11-12 09:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try VEUVE CLIQUOT... It is amazing... it has a raspberry finish. If you want to try it at first to see if you like it.
2007-11-12 09:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by Dena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋