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Sparkling is a style of wine, not an individual variety. Sparkling wines are produced throughout the world, with varying grapes and techniques used to distinguish individual styles for many countries or regions. Some of the most common sparkling wines include Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and Crémant. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Sparkling wines among our extensive Sparkling wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Sparkling reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Sparkling, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.

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Moët & Chandon 1996 Dom Pérignon Oenothèque Brut Sparkling (Champagne)

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Price $385

A magnificent Champagne, one that is light, delicate, yet packed with character. It is beautifully balanced, with a bone-dry character, just softened by the toastiness that is developing. Expect this to age for many years. — R.V. (12/1/2010)

Schramsberg 2004 J. Schram Rosé Sparkling (North Coast)

Price $130

An awesome rosé, just a tremendous feat. Made from 11 vineyards in 4 counties, it shows a masterful art of the blend. Insanely rich in toasted bread and lees, showing the influence of six years in the bottle. A tremendous core of strawberries, raspberries, orange zest, roasted macadamia, roasted coconut, pear liqueur and honey lasts into the finish. Despite the… — S.H. (12/1/2011)

Louis Roederer 2002 Cristal Brut Sparkling (Champagne)

Price $289

This is an exceptional wine, as is the vintage. The fruits—grapefruit, crisp red apple—balance with a fine yeasty character. There is a great depth of flavor, the fruits going in a pure line of freshness. The one problem is that it is much too young, the result of the demand from the market for the next vintage. Age this wine for at least four years. — R.V. (12/1/2008)

Henriot 1995 Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut Sparkling (Champagne)

Price $170

A glorious Champagne, now at the peak of its powers and maturity. It is rich, creamy, lightly toasty, cookies and yeast propelling the fruits and acidity forward into a wonderful texture. This wine confirms Henriot’s place at the top tables of Champagne. — R.V. (12/1/2010)

Krug 1981 Collection Sparkling (Champagne)

Price $500

This is the current vintage of the limited-release Collection series, in which wines are held in stock, in bottle, by Krug for later release. This fabulous 1981 is mature, but still evolving. Gold in color, it is toasty, integrating flavors of nuts, cocoa and toffee, along with still fresh acidity. — R.V. (11/1/2006)

Iron Horse NV Joy! Sparkling (Green Valley)

Price $147

Aged on the lees for 13 years, this wine has developed stunning creaminess and complexity. Made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, it shows a hazelnut smokiness, with fantastically rich, subtle layers of limes, apples, tangerine zest, minerals and yeast. There’s a honeyed richness to the finish, which balances high acidity, making it feel dry. A tremendous… — S.H. (12/31/2009)

Henriot 1996 Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut Sparkling (Champagne)

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Price $185

With all the extreme intensity of this vintage, this wine brings even more. The start of cookie yeast and toast character, a vibrant mineral texture, hints of spice, green herbs and a final white peach flavor. It is still young, just keep aging. — R.V. (12/1/2010)

Iron Horse 1997 Joy! Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Green Valley)

Price $179

A triumph, really. Held back for 14 years and just recently disgorged, it’s fantastically rich and complex, just oozing the most delicious orange, butterscotch, yeast and toast flavors. So silky, so sweet in fruit, and yet with a dry finish. Stands out in any tasting of the best sparklers. Hard to imagine a California bubbly better than this. — S.H. (12/15/2011)

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2008 Solsticio

A big wine that handles its 15.3% abv. Smells of pastry, earth and soft…

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