At just under $10, this creamy Spanish sparkler offers incredible bubbles for the buck, and a delightfully complex set of flavors: There are rich red apple and floral notes, layered just above a distant, spicy hint of citrus. Try it with smoked salmon, and you may never pour a mimosa again.



White Sangria

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Fresh and delicate, this palate-cleanser from the Loire Valley is a great choice for a polished party (and an elegant way to start breakfast in bed!). It has a crisp minerality and generous notes of fleshy pear and citrus, making it an excellent match for a morning menu.Sparkling what? That's right, Australia's version of Syrah also comes with frothy bubbles. Gorgeous in the glass and laced with dark strawberry notes, this is a refreshing, patio-friendly red that won't knock you over with sweetness.We've sung the praises of Lambrusco before, and trust us, it's perfect for first-thing drinking. Delightfully fizzy and sweet -- with bright cherry and blackberry undertones -- Lambrusco is great for guests unaccustomed (or unfriendly) to drier wines. Add prosciutto to an Italian-themed brunch spread and you've got a match made in heaven.Mixing up the perfect White Sangria takes a bit more time than just opening a bottle, but when you settle in with a refreshing, tropical glass of your cocktail with a plate of Huevos Rancheros, you'll be glad you went the distance. Our favorite White Sangria recipe starts with a fruit-forward, dry Rioja. Since it has to macerate (sit with the fruit) overnight, why not open a few bottles the night before and make it with the leftovers?For each bottle of Rioja prepare:1 medium orange, washed, halved and thinly sliced1 medium peach or even better nectarine, washed, pitted and diced.1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced2 kiwis, peeled and slicedCombine the wine and fruit in a non-reactive container and blend well. Put the Sangria in the fridge and allow to macerate overnight. Taste the sangria and add sugar to the desired level of sweetness.Gorgeous in the glass and laced with dark strawberry notes, this is a refreshing, patio-friendly red that won't knock you over with sweetness.This dry, white Rioja is filled with juciy citrus and apple flavors, making it the perfect wine for a pitcher of Sangria.