Nothing adds sparkle to the holidays like a bottle of bright, bubbly champagne! As Dom Perignon was reputed to say when he tasted his first glass of sparkling wine, "Come quickly, I am drinking stars". So bring something celestial into your own celebrations this season. Whether it's a traditional great from the celebrated Champagne houses of France, a bubbly Italian Proseco, or a sparkling white from California, Oregon or Washington, all of that delicious effervescence can't help but brighten your festivities this holiday season. Champagne is a festive beginning to any meal and tastes great with many dishes - and of course, chocolate, for those of us who just enjoy the simple basics!

Some of our favorite sparklers this season are Veuve Cliquot (France) Nicolas Feuillate (France), Sassetto (Italy), Salvatore Principe (Italy), Risata (Italy), Segura Viudas (Spain), Roederer Estates (California), Argyle (Oregon), and Domaine Ste Michelle (Washington). You'll find these wines at all of our Haggen stores and wine specialists are happy to recommend others from our selection of more than 25 sparkling wines.

And for a twist on straight bubbly, try a champagne cocktail. Champagne makes a wonderful mixer for festive Christmas concoctions served in elegant glasses and Epicurious.com has loads of cocktail ideas. A particular favorite is the Pomegranate Ginger Champagne Cocktail. It looks beautiful and tastes delicious! Any way you pour it, sparkling wine is sure to be the hit of your holiday party!