Featuring: Veuve du Vernay Ice Rosé – the French Sparkler That Saves the Day
I just woke up the day after Thanksgiving, and for the first time in 48 hours… my shoulders are no longer glued to my ears. It’s over. We survived. Bless the turkey, bless the guests, and bless whoever invented stretchy Leggings.
I wander into the kitchen, open the refrigerator, and instantly know one thing: I am absolutely not cooking breakfast. Not today. Not tomorrow. Possibly not until 2026. But that leftover pumpkin pie? Oh, she’s calling my name like a carb-filled siren. I cut a slice, crown it with Cool Whip, pour a cup of coffee, and devour. No judgment — mornings after Thanksgiving come with their own rules, and Rule #1 is dessert counts as breakfast.
Thankfully, the cleanup last night was a team sport. My family and friends always swoop in like dish-washing superheroes, scrubbing, stacking, and wrapping leftovers like we’re on Top Chef: Survival Mode. Everything is tucked neatly in the fridge, and my kitchen looks presentable enough that I might even let people in it again someday.
When it’s my turn to host, my Thanksgiving prep is practically a sport:
- 1 day of menu planning
- 1 grocery haul
- 12 strategically chosen bottles of wine (3 reds, 3 whites, 3 sparklings, 3 Beaujolais, 3 dessert wines… no one accuses me of underpreparing).
And no, I never worry about running out — my friends know me well and always arrive with more wine. My collection multiplies every holiday like it’s growing on a vineyard vine.
As for today? No Black Friday lines, no crowds, no wrestling for a toaster that’s 12% off. I’ll take a walk to justify my breakfast pie, shower, and settle in for my traditional holiday rewatch of Love Actually. Normally my daughter joins me, but she’s off living her best life in Hawaii. So Plan B: sweats, ponytail, turkey sandwich with potato chips (required), and the couch claiming me like its long-lost owner.
But first… I open a bottle of Veuve du Vernay Ice Rosé.
This gorgeous French sparkling rosé is basically the holiday MVP — a pink fizzy hug in a bottle. Bursting with raspberries, summer plums, and florals, it’s lightly creamy with a clean, refreshing finish. And because it’s low in alcohol (under 11%!), it’s perfect for daytime sipping without falling asleep halfway through Hugh Grant dancing down the stairs.
Why I love it (and why you will too):
- It’s French (ooh la la).
- It’s sparkling (the happiest kind of hydration).
- It’s affordable (your wallet can relax too).
- It pairs with EVERYTHING: charcuterie boards, appetizers, turkey sandwiches, seafood, salty snacks, spicy dishes, and all your “I’m too tired to cook” meals.
It’s also the ideal gateway wine for friends who are new to wine — approachable, fun, and instantly lovable. The kind of bottle that turns a casual sipper into a future wine enthusiast.
So this year, if you need a delicious, easy-going, budget-friendly French sparkling rosé to brighten up your holiday weekend, Veuve du Vernay Ice Rosé is the one.
And yes — pumpkin pie for breakfast is still absolutely allowed.