NV Domaine Pinon Vouvray Brut
Region: Loire Valley, France
“Unlike many cheap bubbles from Italy, Pinon is made in the traditional bottle-fermentation style rather than tank method, so the flavor profile is closer to Champagne than for example prosecco.” – Greg Plowes, Jim Thompson.
How much: B990
NV Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco by Umberto Cavicchioli & Figli
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
“Lambrusco (like prosecco) is generally a sea of badly made cheap sweet sparkling wines, but if you can find this Lambrusco made from the delicate red grape Sorbara, snap it up! It is a dry, delicate sparkling red. The Sorbara grape has such thin skin that it produces a very light red hue.” – Greg Plowes, Jim Thompson.
How much: B715
Nino Franco Prosecco Spumante Superiore Rustico
“I think it’s more characteristic and has more complexity than just a fruity taste.” – Sunthorn Lapmul, Mandarin Oriental.
How much: B936
Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava Brut
Region: Catalonia, Spain
"It’s a great Cava for its price point, plus the all black bottling is sexy/iconic." – Andreas Pergher, Bunker
How much: B799
Where: Gourmet Wine Cellar by Gourmet, 5/F The Emporium, 622 Sukhumvit Rd, 02-269-1000
Dassai 50 Nigori Sparkling Sake
Region: Yamaguchi, Japan
“Quite fragrant, semi-sweet, delicate yet full-bodied, it can be consumed at any stage of the meal. If you’re looking to try something a little unique for the festive season, this is it!” – Vibhi Harnvarakiat, Morimoto
How much: B726/360ml, B1,419/720ml
Where: Orihara Shoten, 18 Park Lane Sukhumvit Soi 63, 02-382-0131
Codorniu Cava Delapierre Tradicion Brut
Region: Catalonia, Spain
“Light, refreshing, easy on the palate with vibrant fruit flavors—a very tasty selection. There is also the tartness of citrus flavors and a slight touch of Champagne toastiness, making it a good Cava that represents what Cava in all has to offer.” – Vibhi Harnvarakiat, Morimoto
How much: B679
Where: 2/F Villa Market Phrom Phong, 595 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-662-1000
