Looking for not-so-expensive champagne. - Honda Pilot

Alexandra242628 · 06-23-2004, 02:57 PM

It is my parents 30th Anniversary this weekend and my sister and I are taking them out for dinner. Prior to the dinner we will be meeting for champagne and apps. Any recs for a decent champagne in the $@0-$40 range? Thanks.

osteome · 06-23-2004, 03:18 PM

Not a a huge champagne fan here, but I cold not find any champagne ratings at the consumer reports member site (then again, I am not sure that I would want the same guys that rate my washing machine purchase to also rate my beverages).

If you go to www.wine.com and do a search under "champagne" the site will let you sort by price and provide you with ratings (in some cases by multiple judging bodies) all on one page. Obviously you can take the results and do your shopping locally. That may be a good place to start.

I am sure that "Von Drunk" will chime in with some fine malt liquor advice as well.... after all, he finds the stuff "smoov".

TheWorm · 06-23-2004, 03:23 PM

Korbel

jay · 06-23-2004, 03:51 PM

Redd Foxx used to talk about mixing Champagne and Ripple; he called it Champipple.

kemosabe · 06-23-2004, 04:43 PM

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I am sure that "Von Drunk" will chime in with some fine malt liquor advice as well.... after all, he finds the stuff "smoov".

osteome took the words right out of my mouth!!!

I'm not a huge champagne fan (unless you include the singer Evelyn "Champagne" King

), so I can't help you much...

honda-pilot.org member Brew used to be active here, but I think his specialty is micro-brews...

TheWorm · 06-23-2004, 05:34 PM

Whoops - I might've made a mistake. Korbel might be the cheap swill our cheapo friends brought over as a token "thanks for dinner, but please don't open this when we're here because we won't drink that dishwater" recycled gift.

My old Ag Econ prof from college and I trade gifts during the holidays, usually in the $25-$50 range. He's a wine nut and always gives either wine or champagne.

Moet & Chandon "White Star" was his most recent. So my guess is that it's probably considered pretty good and reasonably priced.

As you can tell, we haven't had it.

LOL @ Champipple.

ramirami · 06-23-2004, 05:41 PM

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Originally posted by TheWorm

Moet & Chandon "White Star" was his most recent. So my guess is that it's probably considered pretty good and reasonably priced.

LOL @ Champipple.

I dont know that was the label name but I have bought Moet & Chandons in the $40 range which were pretty decent....

Alexandra242628 · 06-23-2004, 05:46 PM

Thanks for your correction Worm. I was about to take no more advice from you if that was your recommendation! Korbel - blech! Moet is good, looging for something new.

VonDrunk · 06-23-2004, 05:47 PM

Why spend the $ on champagne? Mickey's or Colt .45 will do just fine. You can pick up a tasty forty at the local supermarket for a $1.99. ***INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT DELETED BY KEMOSABE***

VonDrunk

VonDrunk · 06-23-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami

I dont know that was the label name but I have bought Moet & Chandons in the $40 range which were pretty decent....

What's up with you spending all that money on booze with no job?

VonDrunk

rockman19762001 · 06-23-2004, 07:19 PM

Alexandra242628, living in Ft. Lauderdale, you should have a wine store some place near-by. Go there and ask, they should have 6-8 different Champagne to choose from. They will not steer you wrong because they will want you back as a customer. When ever my wife and I drink Champagne or wine we go to our local wine store and so far every thing they have suggested has been excellent. Also, many excellent Champagnes are available for way less than $40.

osteome · 06-23-2004, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by VonDrunk

What's up with you spending all that money on booze with no job?

VonDrunk

I see a LOT of people that tend to lavish money on alcohol, among other things, that are remarkably gainfully unemployed.

I would second the opinion on seeking help in a local store, though the website idea may give you a basis to enter the store with some knowledge under your belt. I tend to do things in this manner to get the "lay of the land" so to speak. Good luck!

chas22 · 06-23-2004, 11:34 PM

Andre Pink Champagne will work, but I would go for a good wine instead like Pinot Grigio from the Cavit Collection or Beringer White Zinfandel, If you want something sweet try Ballatore Roso Red Spumante or for a little more money a good german wine like Riesling Spatlese by Schmitt Sottne this is my favorite. Hope I helped!

Alexandra242628 · 06-28-2004, 03:32 PM

To those who are interested I have found my holy grail of yummy, inexpensive champagne! I received an issue of Wine Enthusiast a month ago but never looked at. It happened to be the Best of 2003 issue. They listed a Spanish champagne - Cristalino - as their best value pick for 2003 for champange. The reviewers said that you could barely distinguish the difference between it and more expensive brands. I went to my local Publix which has an extensive wine collection (3 rows) and found one left. It was perfect, not too dry and no aftertaste. All of the guests raved about it and said how good it was...they thought it was very expensive. Good thing for me it was only $8.00.

06-23-2004, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alexandra242628 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 771 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking for not-so-expensive champagne. It is my parents 30th Anniversary this weekend and my sister and I are taking them out for dinner. Prior to the dinner we will be meeting for champagne and apps. Any recs for a decent champagne in the $@0-$40 range? Thanks. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i (Black, of course) 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EX

06-23-2004, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
osteome Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Formerly of New Hampshire / Now in Germany Posts: 1,071 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not a a huge champagne fan here, but I cold not find any champagne ratings at the consumer reports member site (then again, I am not sure that I would want the same guys that rate my washing machine purchase to also rate my beverages). If you go to www.wine.com and do a search under "champagne" the site will let you sort by price and provide you with ratings (in some cases by multiple judging bodies) all on one page. Obviously you can take the results and do your shopping locally. That may be a good place to start. I am sure that "Von Drunk" will chime in with some fine malt liquor advice as well.... after all, he finds the stuff "smoov". __________________ Hers: 2004 Stratosphere Mica / Stone Toyota Sienna XLE Limited with Navigation and Rear Seat Entertainment acquired when we traded our.... 2003 Sagebrush EX-L with lower trim, foglamps, all weather mats, cargo tray, separation net, rear flaps, XM Skyfi / Ipod via a Blitzsafe adaptor, HondaPilot.org sticker, wwong's dead pedal cover, console pads, and fog light lens tape His: 2002 Honda CRV EX in Mojave Mist over tan, 5 speed manual, OEM all weather mats and rear mud guards with Ipod via factory radio Soon to be ours: 2009 BMW M3 Convertible; Silverstone Metallic II / Bamboo leather, 6 speed manual, Premium, Cold Weather, Technology, and Premium Sound Packages, 19" Wheels, Ipod adaptor

06-23-2004, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alexandra242628 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 771 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for your correction Worm. I was about to take no more advice from you if that was your recommendation! Korbel - blech! Moet is good, looging for something new. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i (Black, of course) 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EX

06-23-2004, 05:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
VonDrunk Large Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Central Los Angeles Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why spend the $ on champagne? Mickey's or Colt .45 will do just fine. You can pick up a tasty forty at the local supermarket for a $1.99. *INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT DELETED BY KEMOSABE* VonDrunk __________________ "Talking from the bottom of a forty is unbecoming, and makes one unable to properly judge couth and class" Jay General Discussions 6/22/04

06-28-2004, 03:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Alexandra242628 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 771 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To those who are interested I have found my holy grail of yummy, inexpensive champagne! I received an issue of Wine Enthusiast a month ago but never looked at. It happened to be the Best of 2003 issue. They listed a Spanish champagne - Cristalino - as their best value pick for 2003 for champange. The reviewers said that you could barely distinguish the difference between it and more expensive brands. I went to my local Publix which has an extensive wine collection (3 rows) and found one left. It was perfect, not too dry and no aftertaste. All of the guests raved about it and said how good it was...they thought it was very expensive. Good thing for me it was only $8.00. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i (Black, of course) 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EX

06-23-2004, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Korbel

06-23-2004, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whoops - I might've made a mistake. Korbel might be the cheap swill our cheapo friends brought over as a token "thanks for dinner, but please don't open this when we're here because we won't drink that dishwater" recycled gift. My old Ag Econ prof from college and I trade gifts during the holidays, usually in the $25-$50 range. He's a wine nut and always gives either wine or champagne. Moet & Chandon "White Star" was his most recent. So my guess is that it's probably considered pretty good and reasonably priced. As you can tell, we haven't had it. LOL @ Champipple.

06-23-2004, 07:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
rockman19762001 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 686 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alexandra242628, living in Ft. Lauderdale, you should have a wine store some place near-by. Go there and ask, they should have 6-8 different Champagne to choose from. They will not steer you wrong because they will want you back as a customer. When ever my wife and I drink Champagne or wine we go to our local wine store and so far every thing they have suggested has been excellent. Also, many excellent Champagnes are available for way less than $40.

06-23-2004, 11:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
chas22 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 167 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Andre Pink Champagne will work, but I would go for a good wine instead like Pinot Grigio from the Cavit Collection or Beringer White Zinfandel, If you want something sweet try Ballatore Roso Red Spumante or for a little more money a good german wine like Riesling Spatlese by Schmitt Sottne this is my favorite. Hope I helped!

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