Fair enough, but not the traditional Champagne grapes of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier.

Instead of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, you can substitute fresh currants or the tiny Champagne grapes now showing up at farmers' markets.

Despite being a traditional Champagne grape, Chardonnay was not used in the production of Cava until the 1980s.

Other minor Champagne grapes:

On sale are mushrooms from around the world, genuine French string beans, tiny Champagne grapes and tiny cucumbers.

Called Querencia, it is made from classic Champagne grapes.

Most California sparkling wine is made from chardonnay and pinot noir, the other two Champagne grapes, with some pinot blanc as well.

To make money in my early teens, I would help in harvesting of the Champagne grapes in September.