Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v11n24)
The Wine Scene: by Jill A. Ditmire
posted: Dec. 05, 2014

Naughty And Nice: Big Fun Low Price
Now that your drumstick has dashed it's time to keep the ho ho ho in your holidays when it comes to wine.
Barefoot Bubbly Fusion wines are just plain fun. The base grapes are familiar, Pinot Grigio for the whites. Pinot Noir and Barbera for the red. Then the winemaker adds bubbles and a variety of fresh fruit juices. The result is a semi-sweet sparkler perfect for brunch or beverage for your holiday party. There is nothing snooty or sophisticated about these wines, they are just made to ENJOY. If you want to get fancy, freeze some fresh raspberries or blueberries and drop them into the flute before service. Priced at $10 or less they make affordable stocking stuffers for your wine gift swap with friends. Go ahead, be naughty and nice!
Barefoot Bubbly Citrus Fusion-Think Pinot Grigio plus Vitamin C. Aromas and flavors of blood orange, passion fruit and peach juices are the perfect prescription for the winter blahs.
Barefoot Bubbly Tropical Fusion-Pinot Grigio goes to the beach! This sparkler offers up zingy flavors of pineapple, mango and papaya. No sunscreen required.
Barefoot Bubbly Peach Fusion-The celebrated Italian Bellini without the mess or mix. It's all done for you. Crisp, juicy flavors of ripe sweet peaches with the perfect giggle of bubbles. Bellissimo ala Barefoot.
Barefoot Bubbly Berry Fusion-Off dry sparkling red with aromas and flavors of pomegranate and cranberry. Bring on the mistletoe!
Jill A. Ditmire is an Omnimedia wine specialist, AWS certified wine judge, freelance broadcast journalist and 20+ year home owner in the Warfleigh neighborhood of Broad Ripple. Send your questions and comments to Jill at
jill@broadripplegazette.com
Also on INSTAGRAM @jaditmire
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