Cottesbrook Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine

New Zealand is two small islands in the South Pacific – but it’s a big deal in the world of wine. The country’s unique geographical situation and modern approach make New Zealand wines some of the most popular in the world.

The country is divided into North and South islands, both home to major New Zealand wine regions. With a combined length of 1,000 miles, the islands of New Zealand boast some 700 wineries.

Champagne and the best sparkling wines share the unique quality of making any occasion special – and of making special occasions that much more magical. The pop of a cork has traditionally signaled the start of a celebration, after all.

Yet the great secret of Champagne and other sparkling wines is that they are good all the time. There’s no need to wait for New Year’s Eve to enjoy a sparkling wine, when affordable and delicious bubblies are increasingly produced in all of the world’s great winemaking regions. Dry sparklers, with their zesty, palate-cleansing acidity, are marvelous food wines. So it’s easy to incorporate fun sparkling wines into your happy hour, or a casual brunch or dinner. Sweeter sparkling wines keep the party going through dessert. The setting doesn’t have to be fancy: The Italians, who know a few things about food and wine, like to pair their sparkling Prosecco with potato chips.