Champagne and sparkling
Champagne and sparkling at T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor in Brandon, Mississippi: what it is, how to choose it, and the brands on our shelf.
Champagne, prosecco, cava and American sparkling, most of it already cold in The Chiller.
How to choose
Champagne is the region. Sparkling is everything else. Prosecco is softer and fruitier. Cava is drier and toastier. American sparkling sits in the middle.
Brut means dry. Extra Dry is actually a little sweeter than Brut, which is a trick the labels play on everybody.
Mimosas do not need Champagne. Prosecco is better in them and nobody will know the difference once the orange juice is in.
For a toast, buy the name. Part of what you are buying is the moment when people see the label.
Brands on our shelf
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Common questions
- What is the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine?
- Champagne is sparkling wine made in France's Champagne region under its production rules. Sparkling wine is the broader category and includes prosecco, cava and wines made by traditional, tank and other permitted methods.
- What does brut mean?
- Brut is a common sweetness designation for sparkling wine and generally indicates a dry style. Extra brut and brut nature contain less added sugar, while extra dry is confusingly a little sweeter than brut.
- How should sparkling wine be served?
- Serve sparkling wine well chilled and open it slowly by holding the cork while turning the bottle. A white-wine glass or tulip-shaped sparkling glass gives aromas room while still helping preserve bubbles.
- Does T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carry champagne and sparkling?
- Yes. T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carries champagne and sparkling at 237 Orleans Way, Suite B, Brandon, Mississippi. Browse the brand names on this page, then call (769) 348-0006 to confirm a specific bottle before you drive in.