A consideration of holiday bubbles will be incomplete if we didn’t consider the highly rated Argyle Brut. Wine Spectator awarded this Oregon sparkler a 91 and described it as “soft, creamy and appealing.” Argyle has 4 sparkling wines in this months WS with 3 above a 90.

I particular loved the very tiny bubbles in the wine that was accompanied by a plum and apple aroma, slightly toasty and a caramel and spice finish. 70% Pinot and the rest Chardonnay, this sparkling wine only carried a case count of 720. Its probable too late to have it shipped from the winery, but ring then and see if you can get it in your neighborhood. It is worth the effort.