This is the week that most Valley residents think about purchasing a bottle or two of bubbly for their NYE celebrations. Here's a look at some great sparkling wine values:

2103 Santo Brut Sparkling Methode Traditionelle ( $23)

This is the first Sparkling Assyrtiko wine from Santo Wines, from the island of Santorini in Greece. The wine is crystal clear, with a pale yellow-green color. It is elegant with high quality mousse. The nose is expressive with white-peach notes, honey and hints of honeycomb. The palate is round and balances, with refreshing acidity that provides freshness and a pleasant character, elading towards a long finish.

Bisol Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG ($42).

The wine hails from the summit of the Cartizze Hill, one of the most expensive and coveted vineyards in Italy. 100% Glera grapes are hand-harvested late in the season to allow the grapes time to slowly ripen in this particularly mild microclimate. This lively yet delicate sparkling wine has an elegant bouquet of wildflowers with aromas of apples, pears, and peaches. It is best appreciated outside of meals – and is therefore the perfect sparkling wine for a toast – when the palate can fully appreciate the infinite facets of this complex yet delicate Prosecco.

Zonin Prosecco White Edition: 91% Glera & 9% Pinot Bianco

A sparkling wine of great freshness and versatility, where the strong aromatic notes of Glera perfectly mingle with the floral and fresh notes of Pinot Bianco.

Zonin Prosecco Grey Edition: 87% Glera & 13% Pinot Grigio

A sparkling wine with an unmistakable personality, where the intense aromatic notes of Glera perfectly marry with the fruity notes of Pinot Grigio.

One of the most successful, family-owned winemaking companies in Italy, Zonin1821, has unveiled a decidedly different Prosecco line with its ‘Dress Code’ Collection. It strays away from what the family’s seven generations of winemakers have been producing since 1821 – Prosecco made from 100% Glera grapes. Inspired to create a new concept of Prosecco, Zonin1821’s ‘Dress Code’ blends the Glera grape with a maximum of 15% of other varieties, since DOC regulations allow for that. Each edition of the ‘Dress Code’ – is designed to create a unique tasting profile and style for. If you can't find the 'Dress Code' in local stores, the regular Zonin Prosecco is also a great option and an outstanding value.

Be sure to check out tomorrow's print edition of The Vindicator which includes my extensive feature article on the Grower Champagne movement with review of four wonderful Champagnes for your enjoyment.

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