Top Champagnes And Sparkling Wines For Celebrating Mother's Day
Always bring the bubbly to Mother's Day
Cue the bubbly this Mother's Day because all moms want to drink something fabulous and Champagnes and sparkling wines have a unique ability to make any occasion feel special. You can make things even more precious with a bubbly that matches mom's personality—whether she's best paired with a classically stylish French Champagne or an elegantly cool Tasmanian sparkling, this list has a selection for every mom.
Patz & Hall North Coast Brut Sparkling, CA: A crisp and zesty expression of 100% Chardonnay from cool climate vineyards. The palate is juicy with peach and lemon zest notes and the finish is tempered with a fine thread of toast from 9 months of aging on the lees. A balanced elegant California classic. $45
Kernel Sparkling, Carneros, CA: Made with Pinot Blanc grapes grown in the cool climate Carneros region of Sonoma, this is an utterly delicious sparkling wine. It's juicy and mouthwatering but also possesses a complex richly textured mousse rife with notes of ripe apple, citrus zest, and a buttery-nutty top note.
Treveri Cellars Blanc de Noirs, Washington: Made with 100% Pinot Noir grown in Washington's Yakima Valley AVA. Fine threads of bubbles yield to a palate of bright strawberry, spice and citrus cream. Elegant and fresh, a value-driven bubbly with classic style. $20
Domaine Serene 'Evenstad Reserve' Dundee Hills Brut Rosé M.V. 3: Made from premium fruit cultivated in select parcels that a most conducive to sparkling wine production. Bright ripe strawberry notes give way to a layered and rich palate with notes of spice and creamy citrus. $105 (note, this is only available to club members but it's worth joining for this bubbly alone).
Stoller Estate Brut Sparkling, NV: The critics love this classic Oregon sparkling wine because it delivers deliciousness at a fair price. Ripe pear and apple notes on the palate, creamy texture and a refreshing zippy finish all wrapped in a balanced, polished bubbly package. $40
Skipstone 8th ed. Rose de Constance Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: France meets California as the Sonoma winery Skipstone partners with this Champagne gem. It's a blend of fruit from Grand Cru vineyards and aged on the lees for two years. Vibrant peach and citrus notes on the palate and a lovely mousse texture round out the taste profile while notes of buttered biscuit and almond at the finish make this one complex and decadent to enjoy now or age for another decade. $135
Champagne Mandois Rose Grande Reserve: This harmonious Champagne is a polished expression of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. The nose shows strawberry and peach notes while the palate boasts a creamy texture and lingering finish. It's a stylish bubbly of beautiful pink hues in the glass and juicy deliciousness. $60
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Special Edition – Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat: The artsy mother in your life will love this bottle. It's a world-class Champagne made with some the region's most prized grapes, and this bottle is even more special with its custom label adorned with artwork inspired by the legendary Jean-Michel Basquiat. It's a colorful, luxurious one-of-a-kind Champagnes. $305
Provocativo Premium Bubbles: A Spanish Cava crafted by a women-led team—backed by global music icon Bebe Rexha and crafted by second-generation winemaker Briana DiTommaso. A blend of Chardonnay and Macabeo grapes that delivers a juicy crisp apple palate that finishes with a mouthwatering citrus note. $29.99
Jansz Tasmania Premium Rose, NV: This is one of the cooler options to gift to mom—a method champenoise sparkling from Tasmania, which boasts a remarkable growing region for Champagne grapes such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It's a fine price too—for $30 you'll get pretty blush rose petal hues in the glass, lifted notes of strawberry and lemon zest layered with a thread of buttery brioche. Just yummy. $30
Rouanne Brut Nature Millesime 2022: A groovy method champenoise expression of 100% Mourvedre and made without any additional dosage. It's crisp, bright, even a bit spicy—made from grapes grown on vines that are over 50 years old, so it has an almost intellectual, polished purity—something that you can't get from younger vines. $30
Babylonstoren Sprankel Cap Classique: South African sparkling wine is a lesser-known gem and this one is a great example. Made from premium chardonnay grapes cultivated at a variety of altitudes, this bubbly takes four years to make from harvest to aging. The palate is fresh with notes of cut apple, brioche and a bit of citrus. Textured, elegant and subtle—a classic gem for $66.
French Bloom Le Blanc is a non-alcoholic sparkling wine made from organic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from Languedoc. It drinks and feels like a true bubbly with notes of pear, flowers and citrus. Founded in 2019, the brand leads in premium alcohol-free wines and has won top global awards. $39
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