It has been a long, stressful political campaign season and an excruciating few daysâand no matter which candidate you supported, it feels like weâre all ready to celebrate the closing of a difficult chapter in American history.
This morning, Joe Bidenâwho more than 71 percent of L.A. voters cast ballots forâwas declared President-elect.
To mark the occasion, we reached out to Coly Den Haan of Vinovore for some picks of sparkling wineâall produced in states that voted for Joe Biden. Hopefully, as a country, we can all enjoy a moment to take a deep breath, unclench our jaws, and prepare for any challenges in the days to come.
Oregon
Maloof Lâ Eau EpicĂ©e PĂ©t-Nat
Winemaker: Bee Maloof
Location: Willamette, OR
âNot your nanaâs bubbly, this wine is a shining, bright beacon of happy flavors with a positive zest for life that is refreshing and well deserved. A sparkler that makes your mouth stand up and clap!â
Washington
Gamine Pét-Nat Rosé Grenache
Winemaker: Kate Norris
Location: Applegate Valley, WA
âThis mouthwatering and murky sparkling rose will definitely brighten your day! Loads of pulpy peaches and slate-like minerality will have you singing âpour some bubbles on meâ!â
Vermont
Zafa âPoetic Justiceâ PĂ©t-Nat
Winemaker: Krista Scruggs
Location: Burlington, VT
âThe name says it all!â
California
Solminer Nebullite
Winemaker: Anna Delaski
Location: Los Olivos, CA
âThis sparkling red is a galaxy of freeze-dried strawberry dust with fizzy herbal sprinkles racing across time, space, and your mouth.â
Donkey and Goat Lillyâs PĂ©t-Nat
Winemaker: Tracey Brandt
Location: Berkley, CA
âA real stunner exploding with bouncy bubbles like an all-night foam party, she loves to get down and celebrate!â
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