What is a good sparkling wine?

Putting together a list of the best sparkling wines isn't easy, especially when you do so with an eye on affordable wines. The world of sparkling wine is so varied and diverse it can make you dizzy even before you've popped the cork. read more

Comparing sparkling wines from uncountably varied traditions and terrains makes comparing apples and oranges a cakewalk. There are over 100 producers in France’s Champagne region alone, and you could drink a different sparkling wine every day of your life and never get to all of them. read more

Bubbly wine doesn’t always mean Champagne. Among the dozen or so wines taste-tested at GAYOT, 11 noteworthy selections made it on the list of Best Sparkling Wines. From a South African Blanc de Blancs to a Brut produced in the heart of Arroyo Grande Valley, California, these sparklers from around the world are worth a toast. read more

The 5 Best Bargain Bubblies. We sipped 100(!) sparkling wines -- all $15* or less -- to pick the best for every holiday occasion. These 5 picks bubbled to the top of our list. *All product names and prices accurate at time of print in the December 2012 issue. read more