Champagne is synonymous with ringing in the new year but it ain't cheap. We asked the expert about the best budget-friendly bottles of sparkling wine to uncork at midnight. Pamela is a freelance ...

There is perhaps no more important occasion on the Champagne-drinking calendar than New Year’s Eve. But while many of us will toast the arrival of 2025 with a glass (or two) of bubbly ...

"Really good marketing," joked Peter Plaehn, the wine department manager, when asked why champagne is the preferred drink on New Year's Eve. Champagne was a favorite of French aristocrats by the ...

People toast champagne flutes in this undated stock ... any effervescent golden bubbles are a delightful addition to New Year's Eve festivities. For hosts who want to go beyond the bottle of ...

Setting things on fire is a common New Year's Eve ritual. Some believe it allows you to let go of painful things that happened during the year, others see it as an act of purification that will ...

Take New Year’s Eve. Sure, there are all kinds of drinks ... Busting open a bottle of champagne or other sparkling wine is festive — the celebratory pop, the who-cares-if-it’s-messy overflow ...

But Zhang also emphasizes that Champagne isn't just meant to be thought as an investment. It's there to be appreciated, especially on New Year's Eve. "I'm drinking several bottles," said Zhang of ...

Inspired by the French expression, avoir la Pêche, which translates to "have the peach," this two-ingredient sipper is a simple and elegant way to jazz up a regular glass of champagne.