27th December 2024 | Top Drops | 4 minute read
The hardest part of New Year’s Eve? Deciding where to count down and what to sip as the clock strikes twelve. We can’t help you pick the perfect party, but we can certainly help you choose the fizz to pop when the moment arrives. Here are our top sparkling wine picks to sip, swirl and savour as we welcome 2025. Start the new year off right!
This is a fizz everyone at Virgin Wines finds themselves coming back to time and time again. It’s a classic Prosecco that’s packed with apple and pear fruit on an intense citrus palate that will go down a treat with any sparkling wine lover. With over 1550 5-star reviews on our website, you can feel safe in your choice to serve this on New Year’s Eve.
“Tasted fantastic despite being an affordable bottle.” – Jack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sometimes nothing but Champagne will cut it, and for those times this is the one to go for. New Year’s Eve calls for something special, and for that something special to come in a super-size magnum bottle – you’ll need it! This is everything you want in a Champagne, finesse and freshness with an elegant and complex profile that comes from being aged for four years.
“Can’t go wrong with a bottle of Laurent Perrier especially when it’s a magnum.” – Matthew ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This multi-award-winner is a dream for any sparkling rosé lover. Not only does it have four awards under its belt, but it has a staggering 4.9 stars on our website. Redcurrant, ripe red berry and apple fill the palate followed by a long, dry finish. Chill this and serve it in flutes alongside canapés for the perfect sipping experience.
“Our absolute fave pink Champagne. No need for a special occasion for us to open a bottle, just love it!!” – Mark ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
For those who prefer to avoid high ABV drinks, this is a fantastic choice. There may be no alcohol in here, but the citrus palate and bubbly fizz remains intact. You might find yourself questioning if this is truly alcohol-free, but we can promise you it is, it’s just that good. Brimming with notes of green apple and pear, this is a beautiful wine by itself or paired with orange juice for a mimosa or peach juice for a Bellini.
“Very good 0%!!” – Ellie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Champagne is the bubbly everyone’s mind goes to when thinking of decadent fizz for New Year’s Eve. But how about a sparkling wine that’s made using the same grapes and method as Champagne but the only difference being that it is local to Sussex? This beautiful British bubbly is everything you can expect from Champagne but with a smaller price tag. With flavours like lemon zest, nut brittle and tarte Tatin, and fresh, zesty bubbles, this award-winning wine will certainly help you welcome the New Year in style.
“Excellent, better than many Champagnes.” – Alexander ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Whichever of these wines you choose to toast the New Year to, you can be assured that it’ll be a delicious sip either way. If none of these take your fancy, you can check out our other sparkling wine options, or more specifically Champagne here. No matter the drink of choice, we hope you have a fantastic New Year!
