sparkling wine Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Flûte on: Bubbly bar coming to St. Pete’s Beach Drive in spring

Two local entrepreneurs are behind Flûte, a haven for Champagne, sparkling wine and food.

by Ryan Ballogg February 27, 2017May 15, 2025

Two local entrepreneurs are behind Flûte, a haven for Champagne, sparkling wine and food.

Sea Salt oyster sommelier to share pearls of wisdom

Oysters and champagne will be sampled and discussed during a Sea Salt event Saturday afternoon.

by Jamie Peiffer April 6, 2016February 7, 2024

Drinking Issue 2015: Step up your vino game

It’s time to ditch the boxed wine for an at-home wine cellar.

by Jon Palmer Claridge February 26, 2015August 17, 2023

Classy Champagne cocktails (recipes)

…make your night bubbly and bright.

by Katie Machol Simon and Juliette Cassistre December 28, 2011August 3, 2023

Kiss summer goodbye with refreshing, wine-based cocktails

by Katie Machol Simon August 29, 2011August 3, 2023

The white wine spritzer gets a classy, 21st century makeover (recipes)

Say buh-bye to the old throwback drink.

by Katie Machol Simon July 19, 2011June 30, 2025

Try something NUVO: Sparkling Sunset cocktail

Pink, “sparkly” and makes one fabulous-looking cocktail.

by Katie Machol Simon June 27, 2011July 7, 2025

Italian bubblies can be just as delightful and complex as Champagnes

by Paul Abercrombie February 24, 2011August 3, 2023

Pop open a sparkling wine and pop open a celebration

by Cecelia Messina December 27, 2010August 17, 2023

Save yourself — and your friends — with these better bottles of American wine for holiday parties

by Paul Abercrombie December 16, 2009August 17, 2023

Best of the food blog

by CL Staff January 7, 2009June 22, 2024

Cheap Champagne Alternatives: Cava and Prosecco

by Taylor Eason December 9, 2008September 20, 2024