About Sparkling Wines from USA

About Sparkling Wines from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Sparkling Wines

Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Eclair Cuvée Brut Finger Lakes
93 points
$36
Well-balanced structure with direct flavors of orchard fruit, citrus, and mild lees aging; a crowd pleaser for any lovers of traditional sparkling wines.
Corner 103 NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir
92 points
$50
Lush red fruit aromas and flavors that are sure to please fans of Blanc de Noir.
Fulkerson NV Sparklin Diamond
92 points
$16
Best Buy
A delicious off-dry sparkler with rich ripe fruit for days.
92 points $16 Best Buy
Tabone Vineyards 2022 Bubbly Chardonnay
91 points
$30
Lightly sweetened fruit and crisp and refreshing minerality; this is a crowd pleaser and summer party crusher for sure.
Angels & Cowboys NV Methode Traditionnelle Brut Sonoma County
91 points
$20
A very tasty New World sparkling wine with traditional sensibilities balancing citrus, floral, and citrus fruit against autolytic aromas and flavors.
Door Peninsula Winery NV Peach Bellini Sparkling Apple Wine Door County
91 points
$11
Best Buy
Light and cheerful fruit forward sparkling fruit wine; perfect for brunch or spending time on the patio.
91 points $11 Best Buy
Weis Vineyards 2021 Perle Rosé Finger Lakes
91 points
$19
An elegant and balanced Rosé sparkler that will be very versatile.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2016 Brut Method Champenoise Finger Lakes
91 points
$44.99
A well poised Champagne-like bubbly that will be sensational at the table.
91 points $44.99
Hillside Winery NV Indian Summer American
90 points
$29
A well balanced off-dry blueberry bubbly that will be fun with desserts or BBQ.
Lenz 2010 Recently Disgorged North Fork Of Long Island
90 points
$150
Youthful green apple and jasmine with an underlying brioche and marzipan base note that shows off the extended lees aging on a Brut that is still quite vibrant; a dry and toasty bright sparkler with subtle nuttiness.