With all its cocktail parties, family dinners and festive celebrations, the holiday season screams for bubbles. Champagnes and sparkling wines set a festive mood, stir the senses and pique the appetite. Yes, they’re essential for toasting, but they also pair with a wide range of dishes, from rich cheese boards and charcuterie to main courses and elegant desserts. Plus, they’re great gifts for friends, family and business contacts.
This month, we turned to Calandro’s Supermarket on Government Street for fresh suggestions on Champagnes and sparkling wines to get you through the holiday season. The store’s wine department has recently been reorganized and expanded, and it’s filled with high-quality options, including well-known domestic and smaller Old World wineries. calandros.com
BUENA VISTA
La Victoire
Champagne California
$55