Sparkling with Style

A guide to the many flavors to explore. Plus, 100 recommended bottles from around the world

A table is set with a bottle of sparkling wine in an ice bucket, a plate of oysters, a small bowl of popcorn and three glasses of sparkling wine, one actively being poured.
Sparkling wine comes in many shapes and forms to suit any taste, from sweet to dry and everywhere between. (Rachel Vanni)

Over the past year, Wine Spectator editors have tasted more than 400 sparkling wines from around the world, uncovering a compelling range at attractive price points. For those looking to enjoy the world of sparkling wine, let this story guide you through key terminology and distinctive wine styles to aid discovery and refine your selections. Get all of Wine Spectator’s top recommendations, from sparkling whites, reds and rosés at great values to prestigious cuveés of NV and vintage bubblies for discerning collectors here!

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