As the holidays approach many wine lovers as well as those who only partake on special occasions are buying wines to enjoy with gatherings of friends and family. During this time of year sales of champagnes and sparkling wines increase as demand rises for these holiday parties. Of course the economy has hit the high-end wines the hardest with the more expensive wines selling less as people spend money more conservatively. The rumor mill was filled with speculation that grape harvesting would be less and production reduced of these types of wine in order to keep prices steady.
The champagne region is still flooded with plenty of stock and this means lower prices for those who want a flavorful sparkling wine for their gathering. So whether you are hosting the party in your home or need a gift to give the hostess now is an excellent time to be in the market for a great champagne. Any hostess would be more than happy to receive wine accessories and a fine bottle of high end wine as a thank you gift for their efforts in bringing the holiday spirit into those in their lives.