Real champagne has one minor problem—“and that problem sounds like ‘ka-CHING!’” said Dave McIntyre in The Washington Post. Fortunately, there are plenty of sparkling wines available that provide “high-quality celebratory bubbles at a fraction of the price.”
2007 Argyle Brut Willamette Valley, Ore. ($25). This domestic sparkler makes “no pretense of imitating champagne.” It has flavors of red currant and raspberries, plus “laser-like focus.”
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