2024 may still be a mystery, but there’s one New Year’s Eve tradition we can count on: bubbly. Whether you're celebrating 2023 with an over-the-top bash or watching the ball drop from home with a small group or significant other, there's a perfect bottle of bubbles or red wine for every NYE celebration. No matter how you choose to ring in the start of 2024, here are the best budget wines for New Year's.
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1. Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvé, $10.99
Barefoot Bubbly is a dry sparkling wine with notes of sliced apple, juicy peach, and kiwi. It’s crisp, with an ultra-satisfying pop perfect for champagne toasts. We recommend pairing it with salty popcorn or sharp cheeses.
2. Andre Brut, $9.99
Andre Brut is crisp, smooth, and perfectly sweet. Made from California green grapes, Andre Brut boasts refreshing fruity notes of green apple, pear, and sweet lemon. With lots of little bubbles and a slight sweetness, Andre is a great pair with seafood, and light enough to enjoy on its own. Plus, you can also opt for Andre Extra Dry if that suits your tastes more.
3. Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva, $18.99
You can't go wrong by offering guests a glass of Spanish red wine, including this Montecillo Rioja Reserva. It's perfectly fruity with a drier edge, but not so dry that your sweet-toothed friends will set it down. This pairs well with some New Year's pizza slices, pasta and marinara sauce, and other tomato-forward dishes.
4. Rotari Brut Rosé, $15.99
This sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is red-berry forward (blackberry, cherry and raspberry) with hints of pineapple and white fruit. The sweetness is lifted by bubbles, making it an excellent complement to dessert – think cheesecake or chocolate lava cake.
5. La Marca Rosé Prosecco, $19.99
La Marca’s sparkling rosé won best cork pop, best color, and best rosé of the bunch. If you aren’t the biggest fan of rosé, this sparkling variation may just win you over with classic notes of citrus, honeysuckle, peach, and pear, blended beautifully with hints of ripe red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry. Not only is it the prettiest pink, but it’s also a light and effervescent sip that gives Coastal Grandma vibes. It would be a perfect NYE pop for the rosé-newbies or paired with fish tacos at New Year’s Day brunch.
6. Pine Ridge Sparkling Chenin Blanc + Viognier, $18
If you've got Champagne tastes and a sparkling wine budget, get the most bang for your New Year's buck with this bottle. Pine Ridge Sparkling CB+V is a complex aromatic wine boasting a bouquet of pear, green apple, and honeydew melon complemented by lime, nectarine, lemongrass, and apricot. The wine has a perfect touch of acidity, with a refreshing and slightly creamy note before a crisp finish. We’d recommend pairing it with a classic charcuterie board or enjoying it alongside a spicy NYE appetizer – jalapeno poppers or smoked salmon dip, anyone?
7. Unshackled Sparkling Wine, $25.99
Unshackled’s Sparkling varietal is aged 36 months to ensure vibrant acidity and a crisp, clean finish. This wine is made with chardonnay and pinot noir, with notes of green and Fuji apples and Asian pear, as well as florals. It’s bright and refreshing and would pair well with a shellfish dinner during NYE celebrations.
8. Elouan Pinot Noir, $22
As the story goes, California winemaker Joseph Wagner headed to Oregon to craft the most delicious and budget-friendly Pinot Noir. The cooler Northwestern region lends itself to growing delectable red wine grapes perfect for crafting a deep, vibrant red wine. You'll definitely need to keep this on hand for your red wine-loving friends.
9. Veuve du Vernay Ice Rosé, $13.99
RoséIf you bring this to a party, your friends won't believe that this pretty bottle costs less than $15. This light pink wine has hints of raspberry and is best served over ice. Plus, it mixes well in fruity cocktails such as a spritz or a vodka gimlet if you want to do a little more than bubbly as it is. Go find some Veuve du Vernay options near you with this handy wine locator.