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For half a century, the Farrell family has shared their love of wine with Minnesota through Haskell’s. Beau Farrell...
By: Beau Farrell on December 27, 2024
The countdown to 2025 is officially on! To help you celebrate in the best way possible, we’ve put together a list of champagne and sparkling wine suggestions. Whether you're hosting a big bash or keeping it low-key, you’ll find the perfect bubbly for every kind of gathering. Cheers to the new year!
Sweet, sparkling, and perfect for ringing in the New Year, Batasiolo Asti from Piedmont, Italy is a Moscato-based bubbly that pairs with desserts and fruit. It’s a light, sweet way to end the year on a high note.
This salmon-pink sparkling rosé from Burgundy is refreshing and stylish. With fruity notes and crisp acidity, it’s an ideal bubbly for toasting and pairing with seafood or light appetizers.
Elegant and balanced, Lete-Vautrain Brut features notes of apple and peach. Perfect for a New Year’s Eve dinner, it pairs well with appetizers and light main courses.
Bollinger Special Cuvée is a classic choice for New Year’s Eve. With its perfect blend of body, balance, and finesse, it’s the champagne to serve when you want to impress and celebrate in style.
For a truly luxurious New Year’s Eve, Dom Pérignon is the ultimate choice. Aged to perfection, this champagne’s depth and complexity make it perfect for life’s special moments.
Rich and elegant, Louis Roederer Cristal is the champagne for big celebrations. It pairs with rich appetizers like caviar or lobster, making it a standout choice for ringing in the new year.
The iconic yellow label of Veuve Clicquot brings the perfect balance of luxury and fun to your celebration. Its lively bubbles and vibrant flavor make it a crowd-pleaser.
Bold and fresh, G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge is a full-bodied champagne ideal for toasting with friends and pairing with various appetizers.
Bright and crisp, Piper-Heidsieck Brut is packed with citrus and apple notes. It’s refreshing on its own or paired with shrimp cocktail or cheese platters.
With its smooth and elegant flavor profile, Moët & Chandon Imperial – White Star is great for sipping at midnight. Its soft fruit and nutty aromas will help you celebrate a fresh start to the year.
If you’re unsure which to choose, use this simple rule: Champagne for elegance and tradition, sparkling wine for versatility and affordability. Either way, you can’t go wrong!
Ready to find the perfect bottle for your celebration? Explore our Guide to Champagne and Sparkling Wines for more tips and top picks. Here’s to a sparkling celebration!
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