About Sparkling Wines from USA

About Sparkling Wines from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Sparkling Wines

Knapp Winery 2025 Sparkling Rosé Pét Nat Saperavi
93 points
$30
A fresh and clean sparkling wine loaded with wild berries and juicy fruit.
Trump Winery NV Presidential Reserve Monticello
92 points
$245
A rich, vibrant and mouth filling Blanc de Blanc bubbly that refreshes and delights.
Johnson Estate 2024 Freelings Creek Methode Champenoise Traminette
90 points
$19
Fruity and floral, crisp and off-dry, these bubbles are overflowing with white flowers, tropical fruit and peach tea aromas and flavors.
Bright Leaf Vineyard 2018 Estate Eclair Cayuga Lake
90 points
$30
Crisp and clean with bright fruit characteristics and food-friendly bubbles, especially for seafood; lovely touch of brioche toast from 6 months on the lees.
New Roots 2024 Sparkling Riesling
90 points
$34
A cheery bubbly Riesling with crisp bubbles and notes of white peach, pineapple and papaya all finishing with a refreshing zip of lime zest.
Hillside Winery NV Indian Summer American
90 points
$29
A well balanced off-dry blueberry bubbly that will be fun with desserts or BBQ.
Lenz 2010 Recently Disgorged North Fork Of Long Island
90 points
$150
Youthful green apple and jasmine with an underlying brioche and marzipan base note that shows off the extended lees aging on a Brut that is still quite vibrant; a dry and toasty bright sparkler with subtle nuttiness.
King Estate 2019 Brut Cuvée Willamette Valley
90 points
$40
Red fruit forward on the nose with a lovely citrus brightness on the palate.
Weis Vineyards 2024 Perle Rosé Finger Lakes
89 points
$22
Crisp, dry and cherry fruity all at the same time with a touch of tannic tension — sophisticated and food-friendly bubbles.
OBrien Vineyards 2021 Verde Old Mission Peninsula
89 points
$23
A nicely blended sparkling with charming Riesling character and ample fruit.