2009's best wines as chosen by Wine Spectator Magazine.
(Check them out now, quantities are extremely limited)
Good Cheap Champagne or Sparkling Wine
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Prosecco Frizzante is a less bubbly and less alcoholic alternative to champagne. Flavours of apple on the mouth give way to a refreshingly dry finish, with a nose of flowers and vanilla.
Winery: Banear
Variety: Prosecco
Region: Friuli, Italy
Price: $11.75
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Green apple and citrus smells accompany this light and crisp Spanish sparkling wine. A treat on any special occasion.
Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: Spain
Price: $14.99
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Possibly the best sparkling wine for the money, Cristalino Brut Cava is dry and crisp with citrus and apple flavors that bubble in the mouth.
Winery: Cristalino
Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: Spain
Ratings: WINE & SPIRITS: 91 points
Price: $8.49
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Bright and lively with smoked apple and fresh baked bread flavors; crisp with a wonderful balance on the finish.
Winery: Jacob’s Creek
Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: South Eastern Australia
Ratings: Wine Spectator: 86 points
Price: $8.99
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