Champagne Is a Food Wine
Somewhere along the way, Champagne got boxed into a single role: celebration wine.
You pop it at weddings. Toast with it on New Year’s. Maybe sip it from a flute while pretending to enjoy a networking event.
But here’s the truth:
Champagne is not just for toasts.
It’s for tacos. Thai takeout. Tuesday night leftovers.
It’s a food wine. Full stop.
Bubbles and Brilliance
What makes Champagne and other sparkling wines so good with food?
High acidity = refreshes your palate like a citrusy reset button
Fine bubbles = texture that lifts flavors and balances richness
Minerality = adds subtle structure and complexity
Low tannins = means it won’t clash with spicy, creamy, or funky flavors
Translation? Sparkling wine goes with everything—especially the unexpected.
Revival Pairing Hits
We’re not saying ditch the caviar (unless you want to), but try these instead:
Champagne + Fried Chicken – Salty. Crispy. Crunchy. With bubbles? Chef’s kiss.
Brut Crémant + Spicy Ramen – That heat gets cooled and lifted by the acid and fizz.
Spanish Cava + Sushi – Clean, crisp, and delicate enough to vibe with raw fish and wasabi.
Pét-Nat + Tacos – Funky meets fresh. Add lime and watch the magic happen.
Champagne + French Fries or Kettle Chips – Don’t knock it. The salt + sparkle combo is unbeatable.
Bubbles Beyond Champagne
We love the big French name—but don’t sleep on these sparkling stunners from across the globe:
Crémant (France) – Like Champagne’s indie cousin. Often more affordable, still packed with finesse.
Cava (Spain) – Earthier and a little rustic. Think golden apple and toasted almond energy.
Pét-Nat (Loire, Australia, California…) – Wild, raw, lightly fizzy. Always a conversation starter.
And if you want something serious but soulful?
Grower Champagnes—made by the same folks who farm the grapes—deliver terroir, texture, and truth in every pour.
Revival Cellar Bubbles We’re Obsessed With
Camille Braun Crémant d’Alsace – Organic, aromatic, and ready for anything from cheese boards to buttered popcorn.
Domaine Baud Blanc de Blancs Brut NV – Clean and crisp with orchard fruit. Ideal with salty snacks or creamy pasta.
Saltare Brut Nature – Biodynamic South African brilliance with zero dosage and maximum elegance.
Los Bermejos Espumoso Rosado Brut Nature – From volcanic Canary Island soil—goes with sushi, octopus, or solo sipping.
Oddbird Sparkling Blanc de Blancs & Rosé (N/A) – Bubbly doesn’t need booze to pair like a pro.
So Pop That Cork—No Excuse Required
You don’t need a milestone to enjoy Champagne.
You need a meal. Or a mood. Or a craving for something that elevates the everyday.
Because Champagne isn’t indulgent.
It’s inspired.
And at Revival, we believe every bite—and every bottle—deserves to shine.
-Mickey