Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous rose with lovely notes of field strawberries. Toasty, refreshing, crisp and dry. Ever so festive with its pale pink hue. Cheers! 217505 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 6, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This classic, well-known Champagne is a traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Lime zest, green apple and freshly baked bread aromas on the nose, with a terrific persistence of bubbles on the palate. Try the ultra-shabby chic combo here between French Champagne and a bucket of KFC chicken. Why wait for New Year’s or a wedding before you pop open bubbly when it’s so tasty? The bonus is that it’s just about the best partner for fried food on the planet: it’s mouth-watering acidity and bubbles wash away the fat, making you want more of course. 563338 12% D 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: A robust and complex Champagne from one of the region's top producers. Bollinger always delivers and this special cuvee is no exception. Aromas of freshly baked bread, lemon zest and toasted almond. Pair with oysters. Drink: 2015-2021. 234104 12.50% D 375 mL  $46.95 Score: 93/100. October 31, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut, Sonoma County, California, United States: One of my favourite Californian sparkling wines year after year. This one isn't vintage dated. Toasty and fresh at a great price. Don't limit yourself to pre-dinner toasts and New Year's Eve with this terrific bubbly: drink it throughout the meal and throughout the year. In fact, why not make a resolution to do so now? Pair with fried fish, oysters and other shellfish. Drink: 2019-2024. 192898 12.50% XD 750 mL  $36.35 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review