Another beginner

[Robert Van Every]

I like wine and champaigne, but have never learned much about them. I like Red and white, dry and sweet. My wife likes only the sweeter tastes.

Can you recommend a champaign that is sweeter than a Brut, might be available at the wine section at QFC grocer, and costs under $20?

[Innkeeper]

Hi Robert, and welcome to the Wine Board. You and/or yours may think I'm pulling your leg, but honastly, I'm not. Champagne and other bubbly wines have an arcane system for labeling their wines. What is sweeter than Brut is Extra Dry. Try one, Korbel for instance, and give it a try. It costs around ten bucks.

[chittychattykathy]

If you are near downtown go to the Harvard Exit QFC.There is a wine specialist for this Q, and she will more than be able to help you find what you want. A good starter for you would be the Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blanc, then work your way up.