> Schramsberg is a sparkling wine from California
>made in the "Methode Champenoise." "Method Champenoise" is the method by
>which Champagne is made, but it does not imply that it is Champagne, the
>region in France.

I heard through the rumor mill that the term "Methode Champenoise" is
no longer allowed on the label of non-Champagne wines and is being
replaced with "Methode Traditionelle" (sp?). Has anyone else heard
this?



>There is a HUGE difference in calling a sparkling wine
>"Champagne", which some very cheap wines do, and indicating that you make it
>in the "Methode Champenoise".

I believe if the term "Champagne" is to be used on a label, it has to
be conjucture with another appellation (i.e. "California Champagne" or
"Missouri Champagne").

clyde