Today’s Graziano Winery NV Saint Gregory Cuvee Alexandra Methode Traditionelle Brut is an exciting and superb sparkling wine, made in the tradition of the finest French Champagne houses.

This wine was crafted in the manner that is employed by top-tier Champagne producers like Krug and Bollinger, who spend the extra time and dollars to barrel ferment their Champagnes. The result is a smoother and more elegant bubbly that has far better complexity and a more intriguing character than many Brut Champagnes.

Brut bubbly can be somewhat bold - or even harsh - on the palate. Today’s small-production (215 total cases) wine is the most elegant Brut we have ever featured. And while it is elegant, it is so without sacrificing any of the freshness or energy we really want in a celebratory bubbly. This wine is smooth and delicious, from start to finish.