Stylish Holiday Sips

Celebrate with these Southern-made sparkling wines

- BY AMY BESS COOK

Think you have to look to Europe for quality bubbly? Think again. Depending on the appellation, you can find beautifully made traditional sparkling wines in your own neck of the woods. Each of these selections is made in small batches by independent Southern winemakers and promises to elevate any celebration.

1 | The Lone Star
2023 Elisa Christopher Sparkling Grenache
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

While grenache might seem like an unusual base for sparkling wine, it can be a compelling one. Mouthwatering red fruit and intriguing herbal notes make this wine complex enough to be either sipped on its own or paired with a juicy roast or holiday brisket.