The Bubbly World of Sparkling Wine

Discover the diversity of options when it comes to sparkling wine. From Champagne and Cava to Crémant and Prosecco, there's a bottle for every dish, occasion, budget, and taste.

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Discover Franciacorta, Italy’s Hidden Gem
Wine Enthusiast - By Kerin O’Keefe
If there’s a wine gem that’s just waiting to be widely discovered, it’s Franciacorta. A world-class metodo classico, or bottle-fermented, sparkler, …
Mar 12, 2018
Champagne
Giving the Champagne Flute Some Well-Deserved Love and Support
Wine Enthusiast - By Jameson Fink
As an ardent defender of the Champagne flute, these are tough times. The headlines proclaim, “The Tragic Flute: Why You’re Drinking Champagne All …
Nov 27, 2017
Prosecco with Personality to Enjoy and Explore
Wine Enthusiast - By Kerin O’Keefe
Prosecco has fast become the aperitivo of choice for wine drinkers around the world, but it also makes a fun holiday pour. The best are Prosecco …
Dec 28, 2017
Celebrate with Sparkling Wines from Around the World
Wine Enthusiast - By Anne Krebiehl MW
Champagne is the most famous of the sparkling wines, but it certainly isn’t the only quality offering available. With entertaining at the forefront, …
Dec 28, 2017
The Magic of Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Wine Enthusiast - By Roger Voss
There’s a slope in Champagne that produces magic. Spanning 12 miles of chalk-rich soils, the Côte de Blancs is home to magnificent Chardonnay …
Nov 30, 2017
Wine
The Small Village that Houses the World’s Best Champagne
Wine Enthusiast - By Roger Voss
Two of the world’s greatest Champagnes come from one village: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The wines are both 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs from the chalk …
Dec 1, 2017
Wine
Why You Should Give English Sparkling Wine a Try
Wine Enthusiast - By Anne Krebiehl MW
It is exciting to chart the development of a new wine region. Even more so when that region now makes world-class wines and has defied both ridicule …
Nov 16, 2017
Wine
It’s Time to Take A Fresh Look at Lambrusco
Wine Enthusiast - By Kerin O’Keefe
Seeking a dry, crisp and savory wine that pairs with just about any dish on the planet and makes an excellent apéritif? Look for Lambrusco. Yes, …
Oct 20, 2017
How to Saber a Bottle of Champagne
Wine Enthusiast - by Jenny Adams
It’s a rather handsome image: Napoleon Bonaparte, reining his horse from a gallop to a halt, draws a bottle of Champagne from his saddlebag and a …
Aug 31, 2017
Wine
A Sparkling Wine for Every Meal
Wine Enthusiast - By Jessica Dupuy
Looking for everyday bubbles that pair well with food? While Champagne may produce coveted wines, many other regions of the world offer comparable …
Aug 31, 2017
10 Champagnes Under $40
Wine Enthusiast - by Wine Enthusiast
We often tout a wide variety of sparkling wines from across the globe, and love to feature value bottlings across lesser-recognized categories of …
Aug 31, 2017
Which is the Best Glass for Sparkling Wine?
Wine Enthusiast - By Anne Krebiehl MW
When it comes to sparkling wine, retro advertising provides a pictorial record on how it’s been enjoyed in the popular glasses of the times—flutes …
Aug 31, 2017
Sparkling Wines For Every Occasion and Budget
Wine Enthusiast - by The Editors of Wine Enthusiast
W ith high-quality sparkling wine available at every price point, there’s no need to limit consumption to special events. We’ve assembled our …
Aug 31, 2017
14 Spectacular Sparklers for New Year’s Eve
Wine Enthusiast - by Wine Enthusiast
Looking for variety when it comes to sparkling wines to ring in New Year’s Eve? The staff of Wine Enthusiast has you covered. From classic Champagnes …
Aug 31, 2017
Sparkling Wine
How to Pair Your Party with the Perfect Sparkling Wine
Wine Enthusiast - By Anne Krebiehl MW
There are times when only bubbly will do, and New Year’s Eve is at the top of that list. Whether you ring in the new year with a huge party, a …
Aug 31, 2017
Santa Barbara Bubbling With Sparkling Wines
Wine Enthusiast - By Matt Kettmann
There have been sporadic efforts to make sparkling wine in Santa Barbara County since the 1970s, with a few wineries bottling sparkling wine using …
Aug 31, 2017
To Champagne or Not To Champagne
Wine Enthusiast - By Lauren Buzzeo
If there is one time in the year when bubbly is a must, it is the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or …
Aug 31, 2017
Pinot Meunier Goes Beyond the Blend in Champagne
Wine Enthusiast - By Jameson Fink
“Twenty, 30 years ago, everyone was speaking about Champagne as a blend[ed] wine,” says Jérôme Dehours of Champagne Dehours & Fils. But today, more …
Aug 31, 2017
The Story Behind Crémant d’Alsace
Wine Enthusiast - By Anne Krebiehl MW
Happy Birthday, Crémant d’Alsace! This lively sparkler from northeastern France turns 40 today, so what better way to celebrate than to pop some …
Aug 31, 2017
10 All-American Sparkling Wines Under $30 for the Fourth of July
Wine Enthusiast - By Fiona Adams
The Fourth of July is here and we are feeling patriotic. It’s America’s birthday, after all, and we know that celebrations are more fun when you pop …
Aug 31, 2017
Spotlight on Sparkling Rosé
Wine Enthusiast - By Jameson Fink
Aug 31, 2017
Sparkling Wine
Celebrating Cava
Wine Enthusiast - By Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
Everybody knows the adage, “all that glitters is not gold,” but it’s equally important to remember that all that sparkles isn’t Champagne. Just as …
Aug 31, 2017
7 Great Champagne Bars Around The Country
Wine Enthusiast - By Kara Newman
Aug 31, 2017
Sparkling Wine
17 Bottles to Toast the Golden Age of Champagne
Wine Enthusiast - By Roger Voss
Champagne has had a series of golden harvests since the turn of the century: 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 and now 2015. Warm, dry summers mean …
Aug 31, 2017
Indulge in 7 Splurge-Worthy Champagne Dreams this New Year’s Eve
Wine Enthusiast - By Fiona Adams and Joseph Hernandez
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, it’s all about celebration and Champagne. After all, nothing screams party like a glass of (expensive) bubbly. To …
Aug 31, 2017
Celebrating Holiday Champagne Pairings
Wine Enthusiast - By Roger Voss
It's easy to overlook the world's foremost special-occasion beverage when choosing a wine for dinner. But Champagne is amazingly versatile at the …
Aug 31, 2017