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Outstanding, Reasonably Priced Sparkling Wines!
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items Our podcast focuses on reasonably priced wines - meaning under $20 - that are relatively easy to find. This list is all about great, inexpensive sparkling wines that we have rated highly - at least a 7/10 rating
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German Sparkling Wines!
Sparkling Wines from Argentina!
Cava! Spain's Answer to Champagne!
Italian Sparklers!
French Sparkling Wine (not just Champagne!)
Great American Sparkling Wine!
German Sparkling Wines!
Germany is the 3rd largest producer of sparkling wine, and the country that consumes the most, too! These are German sparkling wines we have rated highly on our podcast - at least 7/10
What we tasted and smelled in this Brut Sparkling Sekt:
On the nose: Sweet bread, brioche, a little yeast, apple, pear, pineapple, sweetness. In the mouth: Sweet but not cloying, soda pop-like, tropical fruit, citrus, grapefruit, some bitterness, ea...
Henkell Finest Sparkling Wine Brut
What we tasted and smelled in this Sekt:
On the nose: Subtle, apple cider, cinnamon, baking spice, vanilla, hot cross bun. In the mouth: tons of apple, spicy, clove, allspice, feels like a wine for the Holidays, warm apple cider, decent bubbles, good...
Markus Molitor Mosel Riesling Sekt
Sparkling Wines from Argentina!
Yes, they make sparkling wine in Argentina! These are some Argentinian sparkling wines that we have rated at least 7/10 on our podcast.
What we tasted and smelled in this Sparkling Rosé: On the nose: Peach, strawberry candy, citrus, sweet smelling, creamy, watermelon In the mouth: Bitter, has body, not very bubbly, creamy, strawberry tart, lime juice, watermelon lime Capri Sun. Straw...
N.V. Belasco de Baquedano Rosa de Argentina Brut Nature Rosé
What we tasted and smelled in this Sparkling Brut: On the nose: Martinelli’s sparkling cider, apple pie, spice, cinnamon, Granny Smith apple, tart apple, yellow apple, a bit of yeast, pear In the mouth: Dry, Granny Smith apple, lemon curd, creaminess...
Domaine Bousquet Organic Brut
What we tasted and smelled in this Sparkling Rosé: On the nose: Does not smell like a normal sparkling wine, fire, red wine smells, leather, earth, matchstick, black cherry, burning barbecue wood, charcoal, meat In the mouth: A nice change, has a red...
Alma Negra Brut Nature Rose
What we tasted and smelled in this Brut de Noir Rosé: Strawberry, flowers, rose petals, some toast and yeast, creamy, earthy, grapefruit, tart, citrus notes. Bubble gum notes. Tart raspberry. Very creamy in the mouth. Some fizziness to it rather than...
Antucura Cherie Sparkling Rose
Cava! Spain's Answer to Champagne!
Cava is a fantastic, inexpensive alternative to Champagne. It is made in the same method as Champagne, but with different grapes. These are Cavas we have rated highly on our podcast - at least 7/10
What we tasted and smelled in this Cava Brut Rosé: Strawberry, kiwi, watermelon, not yeasty, fresh and fruity, effervescent or fizzy in the mouth, like Pop-Rocks, raspberry in the taste, tart plum, skins of the plum, tangy, refreshing. Does not taste...
Codorniu Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut Rose
What we tasted and smelled: apple, pear, ginger, lemon, yeast. Rating: Joe 7/10 Carmela 8/10
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
What we tasted and smelled: pear, apple, lemon, baking spices, yeast, bitter ending. Rating: Joe 8/10 Carmela 7/10
Jaume Serra Cristalino Bouquet Brut - Wine.com
What we tasted and smelled in this Cava: On the nose: apple cider, spicy apple, cinnamon, pear, peach In the mouth: apple cider, dry, body, richness, apple turnover, stone, citrus, bitterness Fish to pair with this Cava: Almost any fish, halibut, piz...
Reserva de la Familia Cava Gran Reserva Brut Nature
What we tasted and smelled in this Vins el Cep Kila Cava Brut Organic: On the nose: Toast, pear, dried apricot, raw almond, citrus, apple, cinnamon, baking spice, white flower In the mouth: Super dry, fresh, stone, citrus, apple, lime zest, good bitt...
Vins el Cep Kila Cava Brut 2021
Italian Sparklers!
There is more to Italian sparkling wine than Prosecco (although Prosecco is great)! Check out these highly rated Italian sparkling wines from our podcast - each got at least a 7/10 rating.
What we tasted and smelled in this Brut de Noir Rosé: Strawberry, flowers, rose petals, some toast and yeast, creamy, earthy, grapefruit, tart, citrus notes. Bubble gum notes. Tart raspberry. Very creamy in the mouth. Some fizziness to it rather than...
Cleto Chiarli Brut Rose de Noir
What we tasted and smelled in this Zardetto Prosecco Brut: On the nose: Toast, bread, brioche, apple, fresh meadow flowers, croissant, biscotti, shortbread, Biscoff In the mouth: Spice, citrus, apple, lemon, Granny Smith apple, tropical fruit, pineap...
Zardetto Prosecco Brut
What we tasted and smelled in this Bisol Jeio Prosecco Brut: On the nose: Peach, yeast, pear, cider, baking spice, pear tart In the mouth: Tangy, Anjou pear, baking spice, a little bitter at the end, pear skin, pear tart, easy drinking. A summer wine...
Bisol Jeio Prosecco Brut
What we tasted and smelled in this Le Colture Fagher Prosecco Superiore Brut: On the nose: Yeast, earth, Dole pineapple candy, lemon, apple, tropical fruit, Hawaii In the mouth: Tart, fizzy, pineapple candy, creamy, apple, lemon, cleans right off the...
Le Colture Fagher Prosecco Superiore Brut
Although we have not reviewed it in our podcast, we have had this wine several times and have a half case at home. It is an excellent, very citrusy sparkling wine, and a great change of pace.
Casata Monfort 'Blanc de Sers' Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
What we tasted and smelled in this Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut: Color: Very bubbly, very effervescent, light pear color, very pretty, light gold On the nose: Yeasty, Dove soap, apple, pear, apple pie, sweet pastry bread, brioche, vanilla, lemo...
Franciacorta Brut DOCG - Contadi Castaldi - Bottle of Italy
What we tasted and smelled in this Berlucchi Franciacorta '61 Extra Brut: Color: Champagne colored, frothy On the nose: Yeasty, soapy, Aveeno Body Wash, floral but not perfumey, melon, candied dried pineapple, vanilla Yankee Candle In the mouth: A lo...
Berlucchi '61 extra brut - Franciacorta sparkling wine
French Sparkling Wine (not just Champagne!)
Not all great French sparkling wine is Champagne - and you can find some great French sparkling wine made like Champagne for much lower prices. All of these wines are highly rated on our podcast - at least 7/10
What we tasted and smelled in this Crémant: Spice, ginger, cinnamon, spiced apple cider, honeydew melon, vanilla, baking spices, fresh baked bread, fresh baked croissant, apple. Dry. Food to pair with this Crémant: Good appetizer wine. Charcuterie. P...
Andre Delorme Blanc de Blancs Brut Reserve
What we tasted and smelled in this Crémant: Yeast, toast, citrus, orange, honeycrisp apple, Asian pear. Delicious. Punches above its weight class. A great gift wine. Food to pair with this Crémant: Dinner wine. Spicy foods. Fried foods. Steak. Roast....
Joseph Cattin Cremant d'Alsace Rose
What we tasted and smelled in this Hubert Meyer Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rose': Color: Barbie pink, small bubbles On the nose: Apple, peach, sweet bread, apple danish, smells like you walked into a bakery, warm smell, sweet cherry, sweet strawberry, a t...
Hubert Meyer Cremant Alsace Brut Sparkling Rose - Flask Fine Wine
Great American Sparkling Wine!
The United States makes some fantastic sparkling wine. Each year around the 4th of July, we do an episode on American sparkling wines, and these are the ones we have rated highly - at least 7/10
What we tasted and smelled in this Decoy Brut Cuvee: On the nose: Apple, creamy, baking spice, apple turnover or apple crumb, vanilla, nice bouquet In the mouth: Spicy, baking spices, apple or pear turnover, wood, vanilla, some bitterness on the end,...
Decoy Brut Cuvee
What we tasted and smelled in this Paula Kornell California Brut: On the nose: Earthy, peach skin, peach tree leafs, pear, baking spice, clove, basil In the mouth: Clove, cinnamon, spicy, spiced apple cider, lime, lime juice, grapefruit, pith, citrus...
Paula Kornell California Brut
What we tasted and smelled in this Sparkling wine: On the nose: urine, pineapple, crisp green apple, toast, yeast, brioche, cinnamon, apple cider, apple crisp In the mouth: light sparkle, pineapple, tropical fruit, very little alcohol taste, not as s...
2019 popup - House of Smith wine
What we tasted and smelled in this Sparkling Brut: On the nose: creme brulee, soap, Dove soap, vanilla, cotton candy, sweetness, apple crisp In the mouth: sweet, apple crisp, granny smith, hard sparkling cider, citrus, baking spice, cinnamon, lavende...
Scotto Family Cellars Brut
What we tasted and smelled: Granny Smith, pear, Asian Pear, sparkling apple cider (Martinellis), some yeast or toast. Fresh. Sweet. Tart. All-day drinker. Crowd pleaser. Pleasing to people who like brut and sweet. Good option for Prosecco lovers. Foo...
Treveri Cellars
What we tasted and smelled: Apple, yeast, peach, nectarine, red plum, spiced apple cider, cinnamon, citrus, grapefruit, melon, cantaloupe, cotton candy. Most yeasty. Less sweet, more tart. An evening drink vs. all-day drinker. More complex. Spicy. Fo...
Gruet Brut
What we tasted and smelled: Honeycrisp apple, crisp juicy apple, Tree Top apple juice, honey, citrus, lemon water, spicy, apple turnover, flowers, brioche or croissant, fresh air. Tastes like a bakery. Nice, fine bubbles. Most sophisticated and refin...
Piper Sonoma Brut
What we tasted and smelled in this Sparkling Syrah Brut: Strange smell. Grapey, tomato, grape skin, cured meat. Very earthy. Dark cherry. Blackberry. Blackberry bramble. Tart and tannic. Tart cherry or raspberry. Unsweetened fruit soda pop. Different...
Sparkling Syrah Brut 750mL - Treveri Cellars
What we tasted and smelled in this Cursive Sparkling Brut: Martinelli’s sparkling cider, apple, a touch of yeast, sweet smelling, tastes sweet, too. Very quaffable. Pear. Apple. Asian pear. Food to pair with this Cursive Sparkling Brut: Cheese board....
Cursive Brut | Vivino US
What we tasted and smelled in this Good Harbor Vineyards Blanc de Noirs: On the nose: Fine bubbles, Martinelli’s Apple Cider, fresh fruit, apple juice, citrus, lemon candy, cotton candy, marshmallow In the mouth: Apple juice, citrus, very easy to dri...
Blanc de Noirs - Good Harbor Vineyards
What we tasted and smelled in this Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut: On the nose: Honey, sweet bread, pear, canned fruit juice, syrupy, candy, touch of vanilla In the mouth: Pear soda pop, crushable, very easy to drink, smooth but not...
Platinum Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine Sonoma County - Trader Joe's
Pét-Nat!
Pét-Nat is a natural sparkling wine that can be fun and funky! These are Pét-Nat wines that we have rated highly on our podcast - at least a 7/10 rating
What we tasted and smelled in this Entre Vinyes Oniric Pét-Nat: On the nose: Yeast, bread, Hefeweizen beer with lemon, citrus, apple, pineapple, beer-like smell, pear In the mouth: Dry, sweet on the front, melon, citrus, stone, pineapple, tropical fr...
Entre Vinyes Pet Nat Rose 2022
What we tasted and smelled in this Santa Julia Natural La Mantis Pet Nat: On the nose: Pear, sparkling apple cider, Pina Colada, Margarita, lime, tequila, tropical fruits, very sweet, mixed drink In the mouth: Apple, tons of citrus, a bit of a hard a...
Santa Julia Natural La Mantis Pet Nat 2024
What we tasted and smelled in this Field Recordings Dry Hop Pét-Nat: On the nose: Hops, beer-like smell, pine needle, herby, smells like forest, sap, damp clay, apple turnover, yeast, citrus, sweet bread In the mouth: Sour, a lot going on, effervesce...
Field Recordings Dry Hop Pet Nat 2022