Spatula Diaries: A sparkling wine for the season

“A go-to sparkling wine is irreplaceable in spring and summer, as warmer temps invite something crisp and cool to start things off at night,” writes 225 food blogger Maggie Heyn Richardson. “Bellinis and Kir Royales are among my favorite cocktails in hot weather, not to mention a simple glass of the right bubbly to get the palate ready. Champagne is often too pricey for everyday use. Moreover, this is a case where I’m looking for something whose straightforward texture gets top billing.” Click here to find out what Maggie recommends for warm-weather cocktails in this week’s Spatula Diaries.