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Bubbles all the time

Champagne's fame and success have led drinkers to adopt this noble name for all sparkling wine. However, to be worthy of the "C" word, it must hail from the Champagne region in France. Starting at $50, Champagne is not a cheap treat. All other bubble falls under the generic category of "sparkling wine" and most have a more reasonable price tag.

Source: House Wine

Nothing suggests celebration like a chilled glass of steadily rising bubbles. And while no festivity should be without, it's a shame we restrict our sparkling wine indulgence exclusively to special occasions. Just because the holidays are over, you shouldn't deny yourself. From the moment you wake up until your head hits the pillow at night, there is always an appropriate time to drink bubble.

Breakfast: Moscato d'Asti
The most important meal of the day deserves something stronger than coffee yet the alcohol shouldn't be paralysing. Sweet, light in alcohol (5%) and sporting delicious grapy flavours, this charming sparkler comes from Italy's Piedmont region. It's a natural with French toast and crêpes.

Lunch Time: Sparkling Riesling
There is nothing better than a Sparkling Riesling to wash down sushi at lunch time. It's much more imaginative than sake or green tea. Riesling's intensity and pungent aromas stand up to the persistent flavours that accompany sushi, particularly wasabi, ginger and soy sauce. Sparkling Riesling's homeland is Germany, where it is known as sekt.