Cheap Good Champagne or Sparkling Wine

Just in time for New Year’s Eve, this cava has strong berry flavors, which makes it a welcome change of pace from all the other sparkling wines you’ll be drinking this holiday season.

Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: Spain
Ratings: International Wine Cellar – 87 Points

This creamy Spanish sparkling wine is perfect for the holidays, and will definitely help to make those in-laws bearable!

Winery: Segura Viudas
Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: Spain
Ratings: Wine & Spirits: 90 points

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

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

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

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