[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/something-blue-to-drink-for-your-wedding-reception\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/something-blue-to-drink-for-your-wedding-reception\/","headline":"Blanc de Bleu Gives Weddings Something Blue and Sparkling","name":"Blanc de Bleu Gives Weddings Something Blue and Sparkling","description":"To really wow your guests as well as make your toasts distinct, look to Blanc de Bleu, the world\u2019s first blue sparkling grape wine.","datePublished":"2015-12-09","dateModified":"2017-11-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/kpalladino\/#Person","name":"Kirsten Palladino","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/kpalladino\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/76421eab241dc39d43a493849d7bc676e4b1c60c6b1167f727466599b6882eca?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/76421eab241dc39d43a493849d7bc676e4b1c60c6b1167f727466599b6882eca?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blanc-de-bleu-bottles-glasses.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/blanc-de-bleu-bottles-glasses.jpg","height":450,"width":720},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/something-blue-to-drink-for-your-wedding-reception\/","about":["Features","Food & Drinks","Inspiration","Planning","Planning","Sponsored"],"wordCount":771,"keywords":["Blanc de Bleu","blue","Champagne","drinkable wedding favors","something blue","toasts","wedding receptions","wine"],"articleBody":"Blanc de Bleu Weddings [dropcap letter=”T”]he Old English rhyme where the \u201csomething blue\u201d tradition comes from goes like this: \u201csomething olde, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.\u201d Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love and fidelity (and a sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good fortune and prosperity, although the U.S. couples have mainly left the coin-in-the-shoe tradition to British weddings). We\u2019ve found a product that incorporates the \u201csomething blue\u201d tradition like no other: blue sparkling wine!Festive moments such as weddings are historically celebrated with a champagne toast. When two people join together in marriage, it\u2019s thrilling and extraordinary. To commemorate the moment, it\u2019s apt to have some bubbly on hand\u2014and not just any bottle of bubbles will do. To really wow your guests as well as make your toasts distinct, look to Blanc de Bleu, the world\u2019s first blue sparkling grape wine.Blanc de Bleu\u2019s delicate, seductive flavors and fresh aromatic effervescence are enhanced with an extraordinary hue of pastel blue, which it draws from blueberries. Koh Ohsedo, founder of Premium Vintage Cellars and creator of Blanc de Bleu, spoke with Equally Wed to provide us with more insight into the gorgeous beverage making a name for itself around the globe.\u201cBlanc de Bleu is made with grapes grown in Northern California vineyards, known for their cool and clear breezes,\u201d Ohsedo says. The dry, crisp bubbly offers a hint of natural blueberry flavor. According to Bob Stashak, champagne master for Bronco Wine Company, \u201cthe base wine of cuvee for Blanc de Bleu is the same fruit used in Bronco Wine Company\u2019s high-end methode champenoise programs. A kiss of natural blueberry flavor is added to make a subtle impact.\u201d That kiss isn\u2019t overly sweet and doesn\u2019t taste flavored, Ohsedo says. But rather Blanc de Bleu \u201cis a dry, crisp bubbly.\u201dA Japanese businessman, Ohsedo decided to create Blanc de Bleu after more than 30 years in the food and beverage industry in Japan, and a decade in the development of both non-alcohol and alcohol beverage products. He yearned for a product different than what was on the market that would \u201chelp people celebrate\u201d their special moments. \u201cMy best idea to achieve this was to create Blanc de Bleu, the world\u2019s first blue sparkling wine,\u201d he says.The first official launch was November 2009 in Japan, followed by Hong Kong and China in 2011, then Australia, Taiwan and South Korea in 2012.In 2012, Blanc de Bleu arrived in the United States, first launching in a limited capacity in Hawaii and on the West Coast. Blanc de Bleu\u2019s nationwide debut came in October 2014 with a partnership with Bronco Wine Company, now Blanc de Bleu\u2019s worldwide supplier and marketer throughout the U.S. The blue sparkling wine is available in 750 ML and 187 ML bottles in United States, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and South Korea. It\u2019s sold at major wine retail locations.\u201cBlanc de Bleu\u2019s visual impact is enhanced by its elegant packaging,\u201d Ohsedo says. \u201cCrystal clear glass shows off the wine\u2019s gemstone blue hue. And this blue bubbly is all contained inside a striking bottle.\u201dFeedback has been overwhelmingly positive, Ohsedo says. \u201cCouples have become enamored with Blanc de Bleu. Its beautiful shade of blue symbolizes loyalty and faith \u2013 positive sentiments for a wedding or any celebratory occasion. The aesthetics of the bottle and packaging, combined with Blanc de Bleu\u2019s dry, crisp taste make it a perfect match for couples at their wedding.\u201dOhsedo cares about all couples being able to celebrate, and he and his company fully support marriage equality. \u201cIt is important to us to support LGBTQ weddings the same way we support all weddings. Blanc de Bleu was created to offer all couples something blue in their magical moments. We feel it\u2019s important to support all couples on their wedding day. Blanc de Bleu is a perfect bubbly for the wedding toast and wedding reception.\u201dLearn more about Blanc de Bleu at blancdebleu.com or on its custom page for gay, lesbian, transgender and queer weddings.This is a sponsored post from our platinum equality-minded wedding vendor Blanc de Bleu.\u00a0If your business is interested in supporting Equally Wed\u2019s award-winning editorial mission of showcasing gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, queer and allied couples\u2019 weddings through advertising via sponsored posts, banner ads, other partnerships or you have any other ideas for us, please reach out to advertising@equallywed.com.SaveSaveSaveSave"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blanc de Bleu Gives Weddings Something Blue and Sparkling","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/something-blue-to-drink-for-your-wedding-reception\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]