Creamy, lacy, silky, plush, crunchy, crisp, chalky, finely detailed, refined: these are all words used to describe the bubbles found in a sparkling wine. Wine Spectator senior editor Alison Napjus explains how bubbles are produced in sparkling wine production, and how they affect the overall drinking experience.
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