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Happy Hour: POP Earth NV Champagne

When it comes to celebratory sparklers, Pommery's POP is one of my go-to brands; its bubbles are consistently wonderful.

When it comes to celebratory sparklers, Pommery's POP is one of my go-to brands; its bubbles are consistently wonderful. Just in time for Earth Day, it's added a special new release to its collection of Champagnes. Pop Earth is a non vintage, eco-friendly bubbly. The bottle is made with a lighter glass and the label is printed on recycled paper with water-soluable ink. The grapes are sustainably grown and a limited amount of water and energy is used during the production of the wine. The liquid itself is straw in color with a slight yeasty aroma. It has apple undertones with brilliant bubbles and an easy-drinking smoothness. The only bad thing I discovered about this delightful Champagne was that it was gone much too quickly! Have you sipped Pommery's offerings?

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Happy Hour: Pommery POP America

With its delightful dryness and light, fizzy body, it's easy to pledge your allegiance to Pommery POP Champagne ($11.99).


With its delightful dryness and light, fizzy body, it's easy to pledge your allegiance to Pommery POP Champagne ($11.99).

A stylish wine with a pale yellow color, POP has a floral nose, creamy mouth feel, and subtle citrus flavor. I like POP for its smooth drinkability; it's refreshing and tastes great on its own.

The French sparkler is perfect for everyday or commemorating a special occasion like the 4th of July — especially now that they've released an all-American bottle! Fill an ice bucket with a bunch of bottles for an instant festive centerpiece or bring a 4-pack to surprise your hostess.

Have you tasted POP? What did you think of this effervescent sparkler?

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Happy Hour: Pop Champagne and Sparkling Rosé

I was out looking for a champagne for New Year's Eve when I came across these two little bottles of Pommery Pop champagne.

I was out looking for a champagne for New Year's Eve when I came across these two little bottles of Pommery Pop champagne. The bright blue and pink quarter-sized bottles caught my attention from the other side of the room. One glance at the bold P-O-P lettering and colorful bottles and I was sold. I didn't even bother to read the description or rating; I just grabbed one of each and proceeded to the counter. Yes, I am a complete sucker for packaging, but the fact that it was called Pop and I happen to work at the home of PopSugar sort of closed the deal.

The blue is a standard dry champagne, with a nice fruit flavor. It's a tiny bit sweeter than your average dry champagne but is wonderfully smooth. The pink is a sparkling rosé that has a fresh, bright taste. The blend of different Chardonnays and Pinot wines, along with a dash of red wine, gives it a pale pink color and slight red currant flavor. Neither of them are run-out-and-purchase-immediately sort of champagnes, but they are quite tasty and not just a product of marketing. They're really fun, wonderfully transportable, and will bring a little pop to your next party. Oh and did I mention that you could theoretically drink it out of a straw?!

You can find both versions of Pop in individual bottles ($11.99) or you can buy them in packs of four ($39.99).