December 28, 2015

10 Best Under $15 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines to Drink on New Year’s Eve

If your wallet is a wee bit lighter now that your holiday shopping is done, never fear: we’ve got you covered in the just-right bubbly-for-New-Year’s-Eve department. It’s possible—and easy—to score a nose-tickling Champagne or sparkling wine at an approachable price.

Start by shopping at your local wine purveyor. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, there are any number of online wine shops to peruse, bringing great champagne to your door with the click of your mouse—or tap on your smartphone. (Pro tip: check the site’s “ship to” link first to make sure you can receive wine shipments in your state.)

Aside from feeling like a kid in a candy store when perusing these sites, you’ll thrill to the massive selections and search features for narrowing your picks by preferences such as price, varietal, style, region, vintage or top rated—to name a few. Here are some of our favorites:

So grab your tablet, notebook or smartphone; sit back and relax; and choose one (or more!) of these festive bottles. Of course, great libations deserve Luigi Bormioli stemware—there’s a glass for every occasion. Cheers!

Not Too Sweet, Not Too Dry

1. Freixenet Cava Carta Nevada Semi Dry
2. Gruet Brut

The glass: Our elegant Crescendo Champagne

Fresh and Dry

3. Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut
4. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva

The glass: Our timeless Michelangelo Flute

Sweet and Sassy

5. Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato California Champagne
6. Yellow Tail Bubbles Rose

The glass: Our classic Palace Flute

Light, Fruity and Dry

7. Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco D.O.C.
8. Presto Prosecco Brut
9. Zardetto Prosecco

The glass: Our stylish Prestige Champagne

Sweet with a Hint of Tart

10. Cinzano Asti D.O.C.G.

The glass: Our unique Supremo Champagne

From our family to yours, here’s to a spectacular 2016!

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