Sparkling Wines Under $20 That Taste Super-Expensive

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Whether or not you love sparkling wine, you’re probably going to be drinking at least one glass come New Year’s Eve. If you’re on a budget, though, classic choices like Champagne are probably out of your price range. The good news? There are plenty of fun, festive sparkling wines under $20 on the market these days, ready to be popped as you say goodbye to 2022.

While none of the options below are technically Champagne — that name is reserved for wines made from grapes grown in a specific way in a specific region of France — they feel just as fancy. Some are sweet and fruity; others are drier with notes of spice or flowers. What all of them have in common is that they’re under $20 a bottle, have great reviews, and many come recommended by wine experts who really know their stuff.

If you’re planning a party for Dec. 31, stock up on several of the bottles below for a guaranteed good time. And if you’re the kind of person who likes to ring in the new year on the couch, you might as well do it with a bottle of bubbly.

Gruet Blanc De Noirs

Treat your guests to this 94-point sparkling wine this holiday season and you’ll be the star of the party. This dry Gruet Blanc de Noirs is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, and has notes of “spiced red fruit,” raspberry, and vanilla.

Levert Freres Cremant De Bourgogne Brut

If you love Champagne but it’s just not in the budget, try this French sparkling wine instead. Levert Freres Cremant De Bourgogne is a dry sparkling wine from Burgundy with citrus, white flower, and biscuit notes. Reviewers say it has a “lovely nose, soft bubbles,” it’s “absolutely elegant,” and a “great Champagne alternative at a small price.”

Castell De Sant Pau Cava Brut Nature

“Cava has a typically pale golden color with a rich and elegant nose that begins with ripe white fruit and moves towards the notes that come from aging,” Angelo Martelli, wine director at Fairway Markets, tells SheKnows. “On the palate, it is extremely seductive, with a fresh, pleasant texture and long finish that is once again reminiscent of white fruit. [It] pairs well with rice dishes, cheese, white meat, fish, seafood.”

Pine Ridge Sparkling Chenin Viognier

This versatile bottle is a little different — it’s a sparkling blend of Chenin Blanc and Viongier. It pairs beautifully with a wide variety of foods, so it’s perfect to pop open during the appetizer course or at a cocktail party.

Dark Horse Sparkling Brut Nonvintage

Winemaker Beth Liston tells SheKnows this wine is lively with layers of fruity flavor from apple and pear. Serve it with a fancy cheese plate — the fruit notes will cut through creamy cheese.

Dark Horse Sparkling Brut Rosé Nonvintage

This pretty pink wine packs a fun punch, says Liston. It’s super-fruity, with flavors coming from stone fruits, citrus and red berries.

La Marca Prosecco

Made from grapes grown in a Northern Italy cooperative, this wine is crisp and refreshing with some floral notes. If your plan is to drink for hours — and isn’t that kind of the name of the game on New Year’s Eve? — a few bottles of this will get you through.

Isotta Manzoni Prosecco D.O.C. Cuvée Giuliana

Angelo Martelli, wine director at Fairway Markets, describes this wine as “a rich and very layered prosecco with dried pear and apple character that shows just a hint of spice, namely nutmeg. It is full-bodied… with a fresh and bone-dry finish.”

Lot 50 Prosecco

“This Italian sparkler is made from grapes harvested in vineyards situated in the hills and valleys of Italy’s Veneto,” Brett Vankoski, cofounder and wine director at 90+ Cellars, tells SheKnows. “It boasts aromas of fresh peach and hints of ginger and lilac. The crisp citrus finish makes this prosecco the perfect accompaniment for seafood, especially a festive spread of sushi.”

Il Duca Imperiale Peach

Looking for a lighter, sweeter option? We’re not here to judge, and chances are that if you’re having company, there will be at least one person who prefers their bubbly on the sweeter side. Enter Il Duca Imperiale Peach, an Italian sparkling wine with peach flavor that’s just 5% ABV, but that seems much more sophisticated than a bottle of Boone’s Farm.

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