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A toast (FINALLY) to the end of 2016! For more on the best value champagne and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Drink-Like-Billionaire-Mastering/dp/1942872143/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481314838&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=how+to+drink+like+a+billionaire+mastering+wine+with+joie+de+vivre" target="_blank"><i>How to Drink Like a Billionaire</i></a>!

A toast (FINALLY) to the end of 2016! For more on the best value champagne and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, How to Drink Like a Billionaire!

What Bubbly Should You Drink On New Year's Eve?

This chic, Italian bubbly should really be called "Prozac-o," because it just makes people happy. A fervent crowd-pleaser, Prosecco's humble origins ensure that it is stylishly carefree and primed for fun. It has a subtle citrus and melon personality, and can be found in both dry and slightly sweeter varieties. Oh, and did you know that it is usually under $20? I'll drink to that.  
  
  
For more about bubbly and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, [_How to Drink Like a Billionaire_](https://www.amazon.com/How-Drink-Like-Billionaire-Mastering/dp/1942872143/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=how+to+drink+like+a+billionaire+mastering+wine+with+joie+de+vivre&qid=1481314838&sr=8-1)!

PROSECCO

A vivacious and winsome sparkler, Cava is less complex than Champagne, with an essence of minerals, earth, and mushrooms; the world is brighter for its universal availability. Spanish Cava has a prestigious attitude, and is best suited for the internationalist who wants a quality alternative to big-brand champagne. Also, it’s famously inexpensive–you can almost always find a bottle under $20.  
  
  
For more about bubbly and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, [_How to Drink Like a Billionaire_](https://www.amazon.com/How-Drink-Like-Billionaire-Mastering/dp/1942872143/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=how+to+drink+like+a+billionaire+mastering+wine+with+joie+de+vivre&qid=1481314838&sr=8-1)!

CAVA

More fruit-forward than Champagne, you can’t go wrong pairing American sparklers with almost any item on the menu, making it perfect for an end-of-the-year dinner party that transitions into party-party. You’d be hard-pressed to find better bubbles at lower cost, as it usually hovers between $15-$30 a bottle. Look out for California varieties, experience 80% of the joy of Champagne at half the price.  
  
  
For more about bubbly and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, [_How to Drink Like a Billionaire_](https://www.amazon.com/How-Drink-Like-Billionaire-Mastering/dp/1942872143/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=how+to+drink+like+a+billionaire+mastering+wine+with+joie+de+vivre&qid=1481314838&sr=8-1)!

AMERICAN SPARKLING WINE

Unlike the big-name, or grand marque, houses that garner all of the attention, grower Champagne estates are small, indie producers overseen not by a detached board of directors but by mom-and-pop, making it very hip. Grower Champagne can be more distinctive than its big-batch counterparts, with many bottles priced in the $30 to $50 range. It’s the Brooklyn of Champagne!   
  
  
For more about bubbly and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, [_How to Drink Like a Billionaire_](https://www.amazon.com/How-Drink-Like-Billionaire-Mastering/dp/1942872143/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=how+to+drink+like+a+billionaire+mastering+wine+with+joie+de+vivre&qid=1481314838&sr=8-1)!

GROWER CHAMPAGNE

Nothing can deliver the yeasty, baked-bread nuances and pinpoint bubbles like real Champagne. The good stuff leaves no doubt in your guests’ mind that you’ve pulled out all of the stops this year. It's how to say “SAYONARA, 2016!” in style. Be it entry-level (around $50) or Prestige Cuvee-level ($150+), you really can’t go wrong here.  
  
  
For more about bubbly and wine, check out Mark Oldman’s critically-acclaimed new book, [_How to Drink Like a Billionaire_](https://www.amazon.com/How-Drink-Like-Billionaire-Mastering/dp/1942872143/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&keywords=how+to+drink+like+a+billionaire+mastering+wine+with+joie+de+vivre&qid=1481314838&sr=8-1)!

CHAMPAGNE

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