In a world of high-ABV wines, the hunt is on for a session-style sparkler that lets you sip all night without the hangover.
Is it my tired liver or the demands of parenthood? Lately, I find myself longing for "session wine"—a term borrowed from the beer world, referring to a light, low-alcohol (under 11%) wine with crisp acidity, perfect for extended social drinking. Why are such wines so elusive in the mainstream? Possibly because wine is traditionally associated with sipping and food pairings, rather than the carefree quaffing found in pubs.
What I crave is a delicious, low-ABV bubbly I can enjoy at a party without resembling a tabloid scandal shot from the early 2000s. My go-to party drink is something fizzy, so I'm on a mission to find a session sparkling wine that delivers on flavor without the boozy punch.