Happy #FizzFriday, darlings! Check out this week’s links round-up with the latest and great info, tidbits, and fun going on in the world of champagne and sparkling wine!
{1} Italian Police Uncover Counterfeit Champagne Scheme
Photo by Guardia di Finanza courtesy of WineSpectator.com
Champagne Industry Rule no. 4080, Champagne counterfeiters are shaaaadddyyyy {classic hip-hop lovers will get that reference}. This story is proof positive of why you need The Bubbleista in your life: to avoid the fizzy fake-ness. Well I am like the Pied Piperess of bubbly, you know…
{2} Duval-Leroy Champagne is Gettin’ Vegan With It
The Duval-Leroy Champagne portfolio {image credit Decanter Magazine}
Who knew veganism had a place in champagne?
Apparently Champagne Duval-Leroy determined that it does, as it has made it entire portfolio “vegan-friendly” through employing production methods the Champagne House deems to be more natural. Find out how they’re doing it and why it’s actually pretty cool.
{3} A Champagne Brunch of My Dreams
Alfred restaurant where the champagne brunch goodness happens {image courtesy of Makati Diamond Residences}
Most of us poor souls are relegated to only being able to partake of a champagne brunch just one measly day a week. The Makati Diamond Residences {in Manila, Philippines} scoffs at the idea of the once-a-week idea and have made the champagne brunch available every. Single. Day.
Finally, someone who truly understand my needs!
May I add that this isn’t just any old bubbly brunch either. The Makati is serving premium Grower Champagnes and super luxurious cuisine offerings such {the highly coveted} Bottarga; Fois Gras Macarons {!!!}; and Jamon Iberico.
Now for the sad news: rumor has it that the buffet may only be running through the end of March. Hmmm, perhaps some travel to the Makati Diamond Residences should be in order soon…
{4} Everything’s Coming Up Rosés
{image courtesy MarthaStewart.com}
It is unseasonably warm where I live {it’s going to be in the low 70’s this weekend!} and I couldn’t be more excited about it! I am so not a cold-weather person. All of the balmy temps and warm sunshine definitely has me in a springtime frame of mind, and what could be more warm weather wine apropos than rosé?
In the spirit of spring, check out Martha Stewart’s {my #TheMarthaStewartOfChampagne namesake, ha} Lillet Rosé Spring Cocktail.
*BONUS: This Saturday is #OTBN, also known as “Open That Bottle Night!” It’s a day invented to encourage people to open that bottle of wine they’ve been saving for a special occasion since every single day that we’re alive is special. Join in on the fun by posting your pics on social media {especially Twitter} with the hashtag #OTBN, and don’t forget to also follow me on Instagram to see what bottle{s} I’ll be popping open!
“Avoir un grand weekend”–Have a great weekend, darlings!
I'm Davon, also known as "The Bubbleista," and my mission in life is to inspire you to elevate your style of living with my tips, tricks, and ideas for entertaining, food, cocktails, travel, design, and, of course, champagne. 
