17 Best Sparkling Wines That Taste Incredible—And Are Actually Affordable

They say OutKast's song "So Fresh, So Clean" was about Cava*. This bubbly style is citrusy, mineral-laden, and bright. Much like champagne, this juice spends 24 months on its lees (spent yeast cells), giving it a brioche-y tone. It's awesome value as an alternative to champagne.

*Not true, but, like...it could be.

Released every year in October, this wine comes from the Columbia Valley in Oregon. "We opened a bottle with our families over oysters at Thanksgiving and were blown away," said Jessica Baesler, owner of neighborhood bar Someday in Portland. "It's one of the best domestic champagnes we have ever had. With a true sense of place, this wine has notes of green apple, crushed seashell, and a hint of brioche."

This bubbly beverage from Burgundy, France goes great with oysters and fresh produce. "It is elegant, slightly floral, crisp, and fresh, with notes of lemon and lime, a hint of yeast, and a fine mousse," Baesler said. "This mid-priced wine over-delivers.”

"While we were looking for a sparkling wine that could be enjoyed in a spritz and cocktails, as well as on its own by the glass, we found this white lambrusco," Baesler said. "It holds its bubbles all night long and boasts floral, orchard, and citrus notes. There is a slight savory, hay-like quality that balances out the lemon zest and citrus notes, giving an aperitif like the aperol spritz just a little more character."

This bottle of Napa bubbly uses Pinot Noir grapes to give it richness and depth, while imparting notes of strawberry and raspberry to the nose, and blackberry once it hits your tongue. Sounds pretty luxurious, huh?

Seen the word Pet Nat and few times and wondered what it means? "Pét Nat, short form for Pétillant Naturel, are sparkling wines made with the méthode ancestrale, an ancient wine-making practice in which the wine is bottled while fermenting, trapping the bubbles and leaving a vibrant, dry, refreshing, and delicious sparkling wine," said Nicolás Andrés Martianhes, sommelier and wine educator. That's why he loves this Argentine sparkling wine so much. It pairs well with "charcuterie or with a crispy, mud-oven baked pizza."

Chardonnay grapes are grown at 3,600 feet in altitude in the Mendoza region in Argentina for this sparkling wine. "It has a great volume and an intense greasy texture surrounded by poached pears aromas, confit quince and brioche bread hints," Andrés Martianhes, said. "My favorite is to pair it with quebracho wood grilled sweetbreads, fresh chimichurri, and lime."

Prosecco wines are made in a style that produces peachy fruit-bombs. This bottle is refreshing with a touch sweet with delicate florals that balance out the green apple, peach, and lemon notes. La Marca is the only Prosecco producer from this region in Italy to be awarded a “Top 100 Wines of the Year” by Wine Spectator.

Looking for a sparkling wine that's a little different? Try this Chandon California Garden Spritz. "Blended with Valencia Orange bitters and local herbs, it strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness," said Frank Brusco, owner of Patricia's of Holmdel and Gabriella's Italian Steakhouse in New Jersey. "[It's] quickly becoming a crowd favorite as an aperitivo at our restaurant!”

Louis Roederer is a 200-plus-year-old Champagne house, making it one of the most sought after in the world. This bottle of bubbles is the first sparkling wine Roederer created in California, and it continues to showcase the finesse and depth of flavor it's famous for. Critics love it.

You know how in your group of friends, each one of you brings a unique element to the dynamic? Well, think of each of the three permitted grapes of Champagne as friends. Pinot noir is more dominant and probably the leader with the amount of power she brings. Pinot meunier is fresh and vibrant and is likely trying to lighten the mood. Meanwhile the elegant Chardonnay is complex AF. When they're all hanging out together in this particular bottle, they are perfectly balanced and hard to not want to be around.This bottle is a good value for the price and is among the top one percent of all wines in the world for its vintage.

This California cutie combines the knowledge of its Champagne house, Mumm of Reims, with a style unique to the Napa Valley. All that creates a praised, value-driven sparkling wine. It's bursting with notes of strawberry blossom and crisp grapefruit that are accented with a touch of gingerbread.

This sweeter, lighter style of sparkling vino is just lightly fizzy. Notes of white flowers and plump peaches invite you to drink it with a fruity dessert. Or breakfast. Wait, what?! It's so drinkable at only 5.5 percent ABV

You're sure to recognize this beloved orange label. C'mon, there are polo classics celebrating these bubbles. The bottle is a classic because of its warming aromas of vanilla, cream, and brioche that couple with fresh strawberries and poached pear.

Cremants are essentially sparkling wines made in the style of champagne but without being made in the Champagne region. But guess who invented sparkling wines first. LIMOUX! In 1531! So rad. In French, Faire la Fete means "to party." So get to partying with this bottle...

RED. SPARKLING. WINE. Brachettos combine the elegance of red wines with the charm of a sparkling wine. They're lightly sweet but would balance a salty Italian cheese wonderfully. This family-run winery conveys their passion in these quality wines.