Going to Alsace for the Third Day of Christmas

I don't mind admitting that I'm a fan of Crémant d'Alsace, not as a substitute for Champagne or the finest sparkling wine from California but just as itself. Something about the combination of grapes, usually riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay, speaks to the expression of the region

and makes the product unique. We've tried quite a few in the past few …