Buy these wines by the case to never run ... whose vineyards are farmed organically. J Winery is one of the benchmark names in California sparkling. This, their most affordable cuvée, is not ...

Decoy Brut Cuvee Sparkling Wine ($25). Part of the deep Duckhorn ... Pleasant yeasty nose, ripe apple fruit, zesty acidity. J Vineyards Cuvee 20 ($40). From the cool Russian River Valley, this ...

Champagne from France may be the classic holiday-party choice, but in recent years, Italy has seen a remarkable lift in the quality of its sparkling wines — and there’s much more to be had ...