The 8 Best Budget Sparkling Wines For New Year's Eve
2023 may still be a mystery, but there’s one New Year’s Eve tradition we can count on: bubbly. Whether you're celebrating 2022 with an over-the-top bash or watching the ball drop from home with a small group or significant other, there's a perfect bottle of bubbles for every NYE celebration. No matter how you choose to ring in the start of 2023, here are the best budget sparkling wines for New Years.
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1. Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvé, $10.99
Barefoot Bubbly is a dry sparkling wine with notes of sliced apple, juicy peach, and kiwi. It’s crisp, with an ultra-satisfying pop perfect for champagne toasts. We recommend pairing it with salty popcorn or sharp cheeses.
2. Andre Brut, $7.99
Andre Brut is crisp, smooth, and perfectly sweet. Made from California green grapes, Andre Brut boasts refreshing fruity notes of green apple, pear, and sweet lemon. With lots of little bubbles and a slight sweetness, Andre is a great pair with seafood, and light enough to enjoy on its own.
3. Andre Extra Dry, $7.99
I’m sure you’re rolling your eyes at yet another variation of Andre on this list, but this bottle was the clear winner of the blind taste taste. Andre Extra Dry was sophisticated and light with a crisp finish and taste of citrus. Pair it with pasta and red sauce or a juicy steak, or drink it solo post-toast – it’s that good.
4. Rotari Brut Rosé, $15.99
This sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is red-berry forward (blackberry, cherry and raspberry) with hints of pineapple and white fruit. The sweetness is lifted by bubbles, making it an excellent complement to dessert – think cheesecake or chocolate lava cake.
5. La Marca Rosé Prosecco, $17.99
La Marca’s sparkling rosé won best cork pop, best color, and best rosé of the bunch. If you aren’t the biggest fan of rosé, this sparkling variation may just win you over with classic notes of citrus, honeysuckle, peach and pear, blended beautifully with hints of ripe red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry. Not only is it the prettiest pink, it’s a light and effervescent sip that gives Coastal Grandma vibes. It would be a perfect NYE pop for the rosé-newbies or pairing with fish tacos at New Year’s Day brunch.
6. Pine Ridge Sparkling Chenin Blanc + Viognier, $18
If you've got champagne tastes and a sparkling wine budget, get the most bang for your New Year's buck with this bottle. Pine Ridge Sparkling CB+V is a complex aromatic wine boasting a bouquet of pear, green apple, and honeydew melon complemented by lime, nectarine, lemongrass, and apricot. The wine has a perfect touch of acidity, with a refreshing and slightly creamy note before a crisp finish. We’d recommend pairing it with a classic charcuterie board or enjoying alongside a spicy NYE appetizer – jalapeno poppers or smoked salmon dip, anyone?
7. Unshackled Sparkling Wine, $25.99
Unshackled’s Sparkling varietal is aged 36 months to ensure vibrant acidity and a crisp, clean finish. This wine is made with chardonnay and pinot noir, with notes of green and Fuji apples and Asian pear, as well as florals. It’s bright and refreshing, and would pair well with a shellfish dinner during NYE celebrations.
8. Johan Vineyards Piquette, $18
If you are looking to try something from a smaller vineyard, go with this bottle of Piquette. Made in Oregon, this sparkling wine has a gorgeous ruby red color and a subtle sweet flavor. It's also different from any other bottle on this list because it's made with apple juice.
