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    The Best Sparkling Wine

    Sparkling wine comes in many different varieties and forms - from red wines like Brachetto and Lambrusco - to all the different forms of rosé and white sparklers - Spanish Cava; Italian Asti, Franciacorta and Prosecco; French Cremant and Champagne; and everything in-between. The one thing all these varieties have in common is, of course, those delicious bubbles.

    The Best Sparkling Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    French Champagne is probably the most recognizable of the bunch but it's also the most expensive. Many other wines are made using the same method, "methode champenoise" - where secondary fermentation happens in the bottle versus in large tanks like Prosecco, and offer great value, they just carry a different name.

    Only wines made in Champagne, France can carry the Champagne name (with the exception of an old loophole that allows a few California producers to label their wines as "California Champagne", much to the chagrin of the French).

    Click here to get a printable shopping list of the best sparkling wine!

    Sparkling wine is a tremendous pairing with salty and fatty foods like many of our favorite appetizers and even potato chips. There are also quite a wide range of sweetness levels in sparkling wine with names that are a bit confusing.

    The driest is called "Brut Nature" or "Brut Zero" and has less than 3 g/L of residual sugar. This is followed by "Extra Brut" (0-6 g/L of residual sugar), then "Brut" (<12 g/L), then "Extra-Dry" (which is actually slightly sweet at 12-17 g/L of residual sugar), "Sec" (17-32 g/L), "Demi-Sec" (32-50 g/L) and finally the sweetest level "Doux" (>50 g/L of residual sugar).

    With so many different styles and sweetness levels, not to mention all the different grape varieties used, sparkling wine offers a whole world to explore!

    Keep reading for our picks of the best sparkling wine under $20!

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    Kirkland Signature Moscato d'Asti - Lovely Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 2, 2023 Last Updated: September 5, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Moscato d'Asti - Lovely Stuff

    A deliciously sweet and bubbly Bulk Buy, we review the new Kirkland Signature Moscato d'Asti. New Kirkland Signature wine alert! And this one is for the sweet wine lovers. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Moscato, Sparkling Wine, Wedding Wine

    Lini 910 Labrusca Rosso - Get your Lambrusco On

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 28, 2023 Last Updated: September 13, 2023

    Lini 910 Labrusca Rosso - Get your Lambrusco On

    Produced since 1910, we review a classic, dry example of the sparkling red wine Lambrusco, the Lini 910 Labrusca Rosso. 85% Salamino and 15% Ancellotta red sparkling wine from Emilia-Romagna, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut - An Affordable Luxury

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 4, 2023 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut - An Affordable Luxury

    Costco delivers yet again with this authentic (grand cru) Champagne at an unheard of price, the Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier sparkling wine from the grand cru village of Verzenay in the Champagne region of France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Featured, France, Kirkland Signature, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Bubbles From Gruet Winery

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 31, 2023 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Bubbles From Gruet Winery

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. As good as Champagne at a fraction of the price! Today we're featuring sparkling wine from the American off-shoot of a prestigious … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chardonnay, Deals, Insider Deals, Sparkling Wine, Wedding Wine

    Kirkland Signature Asolo Prosecco - $7 of Fun

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 12, 2023 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Asolo Prosecco - $7 of Fun

    A deliciously affordable bubbly bottle from Costco, the Kirkland Signature Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Prosecco sparkling wine made with the Glera grape from Asolo, Veneto, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Featured, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! 92-Point Bubbles For $12 A Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 6, 2023 Last Updated: January 13, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! 92-Point Bubbles For $12 A Bottle

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Bodega Cruzat, one of the premier sparkling wine producers in Argentina, is back with a new Insider Deal on their Cruzat Premier … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Sparkling Wine

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    Bubbly makes everything better, especially if it's the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé. 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from Alsace, France. This sparkling wine is made in the methode traditionnelle (the same as Champagne) where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, France - Alsace, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Faire La Fete Brut - Crisp and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 28, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Faire La Fete Brut - Crisp and Tasty

    Pair it with salty snacks and a good football game! A tasty sparkling wine at a great Costco price, the Faire La Fete Brut. Sparkling wine made from 60% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc, 15% Pinot Noir from Limoux, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Sparkling Wine, Wedding Wine

    Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs - Quite Quaffable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 22, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs - Quite Quaffable

    A highly recommended sparkling wine, the Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs. 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Gris sparkling wine from Napa Valley, California. The wine is made using the méthode champenoise like Champagne where the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Highly Recommended, Pizza Wine, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Member's Mark Asolo Prosecco - Budget Bubbly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 29, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Member's Mark Asolo Prosecco - Budget Bubbly

    Sam's Club delivers a nicely priced sparkler, the Member's Mark Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOGC. Prosecco made from 85% Glera and 15% Blanchetta, Perera and Boschera (indigenous white varieties) from Asolo, Veneto, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Glera, Italy, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Sam's Club, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 17, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    Checking out the new Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé DOC bottling from Costco and whether it lives up to the high standard of the Asolo Prosecco. Extra Dry Prosecco rosé sparkling wine made with the Glera grape and 10-15% Pinot Noir from Veneto, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! Cruzat Rosé Brut - Bulk Buy Bubbles

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 15, 2022 Last Updated: September 19, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Cruzat Rosé Brut - Bulk Buy Bubbles

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 91-93 point sparkling (traditional method) rosé from high altitude vines. Today's Bulk Buy Insider Deal is the Cruzat Rosé Brut. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Deals, Insider Deals, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine

    Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava - Pleasant All Around

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 3, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava - Pleasant All Around

    A crisp and tasty Cava, the Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava. Sparkling wine made from 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Chardonnay from Sant Sadurni d'Anoia in the Cava DO of Spain. The wine is aged over 15 months in the bottle where the secondary fermentation that creates the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Pizza Wine, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Wedding Wine

    Member's Mark Charles Montaine Champagne Brut – Bargain Bubbly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 27, 2021 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Member's Mark Charles Montaine Champagne Brut – Bargain Bubbly

    Real Champagne under $20. Starting off our reviews of Sam's Club wines with a bang, the Member's Mark Charles Montaine Champagne Brut. A sparkling blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay from Champagne, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Sam's Club, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Dr. L Sparkling Riesling - Crisp and Vibrant

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Dr. L Sparkling Riesling - Crisp and Vibrant

    A lovely sparkler from Germany, the Dr. L Sparkling Riesling. 100% Riesling sparkling wine from Mosel, Germany. The wine is made in the Charmat method where the secondary fermentation that produces the bubbles happens in large pressurized tanks. It has 18.8 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Germany, Highly Recommended, Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut - Budget Bubbly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2021 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut - Budget Bubbly

    The crisp, bright and tasty La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut sparkling wine. 90% Chardonnay and 10% Ugni Blanc sparkling wine from France. The secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happens in the bottle, like Champagne. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France, Highly Recommended, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé - Mouthwatering

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé - Mouthwatering

    The crisp and refreshing Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé from Germany. Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé from Pfalz, Germany. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and uses the Charmat method with the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happening in large … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Germany, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé - Clean and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2021 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé - Clean and Tasty

    A solid sparkler made from organically grown grapes, the non-vintage Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé. 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay (both organically grown) Sparkling Rosé from high elevation estate vineyards in Alto Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Organic, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    INSIDER DEAL! Aimery 1531 Cremant de Limoux Brut

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 19, 2021 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Aimery 1531 Cremant de Limoux Brut

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save $67 on this fresh, crisp and tasty sparkler with multiple 90 point ratings, the Aimery 1531 Cremant de Limoux Brut. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, France, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Languedoc, Sparkling Wine

    Vina Laguna Perla Rosé Brut – Very Refreshing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2021 Last Updated: February 1, 2023

    Vina Laguna Perla Rosé Brut – Very Refreshing

    A crisp and highly quaffable find from Croatia, the Vina Laguna Perla Rosé Brut. A sparkling rosé wine made from 100% Teran in Istria, Croatia. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Croatia, Refosco, Rosé, Sparkling Wine

    Acquesi Asti DOCG - Irresistible

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 9, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    Acquesi Asti DOCG - Irresistible

    Super sweet sparkling Moscato from Piedmont, the Acquesi Asti DOCG. 100% Moscato sparkling wine from Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy. The wine is made in the Martinotti Method (also known as the tank method) similar to Prosecco. It has 95 g/L of residual sugar and is also … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Moscato, Sparkling Wine, Vegan

    Mionetto Prestige Organic Prosecco Extra Dry - Naturally Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 12, 2021 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Mionetto Prestige Organic Prosecco Extra Dry

    A perfectly tasty, basic Prosecco at a reasonable price, the Mionetto Prestige Organic Prosecco Extra Dry. This Prosecco sparkling wine is made from 100% organically grown Glera from Veneto, Italy. It has 14-17 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Glera, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    INSIDER DEAL! Jean Babou Elegance Blanquette de Limoux Brut

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 7, 2021 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Jean Babou Elegance Blanquette de Limoux Brut

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. A solid little sparkler 50% off for 1 day, the Jean Babou Elegance Blanquette de Limoux Brut. One for the bubbly lovers today! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, France, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Languedoc, Mauzac, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Mumm Napa Brut Prestige - Classic Classy Bubbles

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2020 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    Mumm Napa Brut Prestige - Classic Classy Bubbles

    And tasty too! A solid sparkler, the Mumm Napa Brut Prestige. 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris from Napa Valley, California. The wine is made in the traditional method and aged for 18 months. It has 11 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Costco, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Breathless Blanc de Noirs – Scrumptious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 18, 2020 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    Breathless Blanc de Noirs – Scrumptious

    Absolutely delicious sparkling wine, the Breathless Blanc de Noirs. 93% Pinot Noir and 7% Pinot Meunier sparkling wine from Sonoma County, California. It is made in the traditional method (methode champenoise) where secondary fermentation happens in the bottle. The wine … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Pinot Noir, Saturday Splurge, Sparkling Wine

    SR262 Sparkling Rosé – The Road To Refreshment

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 5, 2020 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    SR262 Sparkling Rosé – The Road To Refreshment

    Crisp, bubbly and lip-smackingly good, the SR262 Sparkling Rosé. A sparkling rosé made from 100% Syrah from the Buckshot vineyard in the Columbia Valley of Washington State. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Syrah, Thanksgiving, Washington

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