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New Year’s Eve creeps up faster than any of us expect. One minute, we’re running around making sure we have everything for Christmas – from the tree and presents to food and drinks – and the next, we’re searching for something sparkling that can be popped at midnight. The good news is, you don’t need a long shopping list or a luxury budget to make the moment feel special.
Whether you reach for Champagne, English sparkling wine, or an alternative like Crémant, Cava, or Cap Classique, great bubbles come at every price point. Some bottles bring celebration, others bring incredible value, and many do both at once.
To help you find the perfect bottle, from bubbles that can flow all night to those to something to savour at midnight, here are our best Champagne and sparkling wines to welcome the new year with a sparkle.
Raise a glass of English sparkling wine this New Year! Ridgeview is regarded as one of England’s finest wineries – and this bottle offers great value too. It’s crisp and refreshing, with flavours of red summer fruits, honey and citrusy sherbet.
This South African Cap Classique is made in the traditional method – like Champagne – so it’s a real steal for fizz fans who love the taste of Champagne – but not the price. Fresh but creamy. Full of limey citrus flavours – it’s got a lovely brioche richness from its second fermentation in the bottle. Fantastic with cheesy nibbles.
Bollinger is synonymous with high quality Champagne – so it’s the perfect bottle if you’re looking for something truly special to pop at midnight. Rich. Ripe. Powerful. These velvety complex bubbles have aromas of roasted apple, walnut and spice, with flavours of pear, biscuit, and toasted brioche.
This eye-catching bottle is the ultimate centrepiece on any table. The Cava inside is just as impressive, with a gold medal from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 to show for it. Aged for 18 months ahead of release, this Brut Reserva makes the perfect apéritif. Expect bright notes of crisp apple, ripe pear, and brioche.
This vintage sparkling is the savvy drinker’s first choice alternative to Champagne, made using the same traditional method. Peachy, honeyed and nutty, this is really classy fizz – and an absolute steal for the quality.
First created in 1968, this iconic rosé is made purely with Pinot Noir from some of the Champagne region’s finest crus. Discover intense aromas of fresh strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant and cherry, with a long finish and a delicate mousse. The ultimate apéritif for any special occasion.
If you’re looking for a sparkling wine that can flow all night, these lively bubbles are the perfect pick. Refreshing with notes of white blossom, pear, and peachy stone fruit. The perfect apéritif or party wine.
This Rosé Champagne is all about maximum flavour. It’s made from Pinot Noir grapes and is aged for four years – this results in a Champagne which punches well above its price point. Expect moreish flavours of redcurrant and raspberry. Although it's dry in style, the creamy texture is perfect with fruity puddings.
This superb English sparkling comes from one of the country’s leading producers. It’s complex and toasty, with crisp notes of apple and citrus fruits, pepper, and thyme. It’s the perfect apéritif to any meal if you’re looking for a fizz to start the night with, too.
Damery is one of Champagne’s biggest villages which is, unsurprisingly, dedicated to the production of fine fizz. This Brut spends a minimum of two years ageing in bottle, bringing elegance and complexity to the finished wine. Expect notes of stone fruits, red berries, and brioche, with rich flavours of citrus, apple, and dried fruits.
For those who are having a lighter New Year, this vibrant sparkling rosé brings all the enjoyment of your favourite bottle of fizz without the alcohol. Expect fruity red-berry flavours with hints of elderflower.
If you’ve never tried a sparkling wine from New Zealand before, New Year is the perfect occasion. It’s defined yet delicate style, with fine bubbles and aromas of strawberry, cranberry, cherry fruit and sweet spice – delicious with a cheese and charcuterie board.
