Three Holiday-Worthy Sparkling Wines
Nothing makes holiday entertaining more special than a crisp glass of bubbles. David Netzer, owner of our favorite wine merchant Wine House (829 26th Street at 3rd, Dogpatch; 415-355-9463), has curated three scintillating sparklers sure to please even the most particular palates. From a splashy Champagne to a budget-conscious Crémant to a surprisingly sophisticated Prosecco, these sippers are suitable for the season’s events — or any occasion.
NV MARC HEBRART CUVEE DE RESERVE BRUT ($55.98)
A celebratory selection that’s a bit splashy but punches above its weight in price-to-value ratio. We adore Hebrart’s Champagnes for how they balance the expression of fruit with minerality and precision. His Cuvée de Réserve is a graceful beauty.
NV DOMAINE SAINT-REMY CREMANT D'ALSACE PRESTIGE ($19.99)
The Ehrharts have been making wine since 1725. Their estate is organic and biodynamic, and their Crémant, a blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, is SUPERB — dry, creamy, and sophisticated.
2020 GIAVI SUI LIEVITI BRUT NATURE CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE ($24.99)
Lest you discount prosecco as just cheap, cheery mimosa-making fare, brace yourself for the new wave of this Italian sparkler. Wine blogger Alder Yarrow calls it a “surprising, dynamic, interesting, flavorful, fun, and most importantly, delicious mouthful.”
What are you filling your glasses with this season?