Looking for some fresh sparkling wines and bubbly bottles to try as we usher in another year around the sun? This quartet of quality bubblies is ready for quaffing and is sure to impress anyone on your guest list.
Best Sparkling Wines for New Year’s Eve
Digby Fine English NV Brut (Sussex, England)
The British are coming? Oh, no, they’ve already arrived with beautiful bubbly wines like this one, full of green apple, citrus, and baked pie crust notes that absolutely sing in the glass. If you’re looking for an all-purpose sparkling wine – perfect for celebrating or pairing with festive fare of all kinds – look no further than this standout.
Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV (Western Cape, South Africa)
This copper-hued Cap Classique, South Africa’s take on champagne, delivers bang for your buck in ways few fizzies can fathom. This blend of Pinot noir and Chardonnay bursts with beautiful aromas of red raspberries as well as underripe cherries, and on the palate, the mousse is refreshing and invigorating.
Gruet Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (New Mexico, USA)
Grown in the arid, high-elevation plains of New Mexico, this all-Chardonnay offering is well on its way to becoming an American classic. Rich, warm notes of toasty brioche mingle seamlessly with Granny Smith apple and then perhaps a hint of ripe pineapple to provide mouth-filling majesty at a modest price, to boot.
Mollydooker Sparkling Shiraz 2022 (Southeastern Australia)
Fancy something a bit different? This dry sparkling Shiraz is a deep purple in the glass and delights with swirling aromas of dark purple and black berries, plum, and something resembling clove as well as cinnamon. Try something different with this Aussie expression of effervescence and you also just might find a new favorite.
Story by Adam Knoerzer
Photography by Dave Bryce
Engraved stemware by Rolf Glass
