In order to properly ring in the new year it must be done right. Call me old fashioned, but I do not want your "gimmicky" cocktails or your "wicked" good beer. No, just give me the bubbly!!! Not a Mimosa, not a Bellini not a Champagne Cobbler - or Regent's Punch - or Magna Carta - or Kir Royale - or Morning Glory - or any of those other hybrids... I like the pure stuff, the distinguished and noble bubbly.
I truly love a beautiful flute filled to the brim with golden bubbles to really lifts my spirits. I know, it's a little bourgeoisie, but come on it's undeniably, refreshingly elegant, classic and refined to see. I don't care, I'll drink it from a plastic party cup or a baby's sippy cup. I have no shame when it comes to the bubbly. And I'd rather pick up a bottle under $20 than a bottle of DP. Read on to learn about my favorite three.
Here's my top three:
1. Sofia Coppola's Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine from Francis Coppola's Winery
Do not let the pink cellophane packaging fool you. This is my go to, because it's light and refreshing and not heady at all. Like a bouquet of fresh flowers! Plus it's uber reasonably priced at around $15 a pop! It also comes in little cans with sippy straws which indulges the child in me (Capri Sun anyone?) and I've never met anyone who does not enjoy this selection! Didn't Marie Antoinette stash a bottle of Blanc de Blanc in her boudoir?
2. Freixenet Cava Cordon Negro Brut
I'm a true Spaniard at heart and Spaniards like to drink Cava. T= my next selection of favorite bubbly is the always fabulous Freixenet. If I were going to describe it with one word, I think it would have to be "rich"! Magically it only costs around $12. It comes in a beautiful vintage looking bottle, very serious, very dark, very dry, very Great Gatsby. I would drink this out of a champagne coupe for all the homeys.
3. Villa Sandi Prosecco
Ever since my trip to Italy I've been a crazy fanatic for Prosecco. Whenever it's available on store shelves I reach for the Villa Sandi brand, because it is just right and only about $15 a bottle. It's never failed me!
This NYE I'll be sipping my favorite top three bubblys, but what about you? What's your favorite libation on NYE??
Happy New Year! Chin-Chin!!!
xo, Ciao Bella
Bonus Tip: Spanish tradition says to eat twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight to bring you good luck and prosperity throughout the new year!
