Breakin' Bubbly

Maybe you're partied out from ringing in the New Year, but experts Wine & Champagne/Sparkling Expert Rachel Alteneder Wesley and Doctor Nathan Crook are are helping us pick wonderful wine suggestions to drink for any occasion

$0-$10 Mass Consumption:Italy Prosecco: Kirtland Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG or Riondo “Spago Nero” Extra Dry ( off-dry)Spain Cava: Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut

$10-$20 Basic Bubbles:France Cremante d’Alsace: Lucien Albrecht, Pierre Sparr or Wolfberger Brut or RoseNew Mexico: Gruet “Blanc de Noirs” or Rose Sparkling wineNorthern Italy: Rotari Brut Trento

$20-$30 Values Buys:California: Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut or Roederer Estate Anderson Valley BrutItaly: Ferrari Brut Trento

$30-$50 Brand Name Champagne/Sparkling:California: Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs/ Blanc de Blancs BrutFrance: Taittinger Reserve Brut Champange, Pommery Brut, Pol Roger White Label Brut (served and Kate and William’s Wedding)

$50-100 Vintage:France: Bollinger Cuvee Brut Champagne, Ruinart Champagne, Egly-Ouriet Traditiona Champagne

$100 plus Prestige Cuvees:California: Schramsberg Reserve or J Schram SparklingFrance (all champagne): Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill, Krug vintage Brut, Salon Blanc de Blancs Vintage, Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvee Palmes d’Or, Perrier Jouet “Belle Epoque” Brut