Festive celebrations call for sparkling wine. From inimitable Champagne to budget-friendly alternatives, here are favorite picks from top sommeliers for all your holiday toasting needs.
Domaine du Moulin Methode Ancestrale Brut (Courtesy of Domaine du Moulin)
Domaine du Moulin Methode Ancestrale Brut, Gaillac, France
Pétillant naturel wines (roughly translates to natural sparkling) have the best deals you may find. My personal “coup de coeur” is made in southwest France, from the mauzac grape, by the Hirrissou family organic farming in Gaillac. It’s balanced, off-dry with fresh acidity, with notes of white pear and apples with wildflowers. Perfect for an apéritif with friends. $18…