Sumarroca Brut Reserve Cava

The best deal I uncovered this year. From Spain. Delicious, light-bodied and toasty, green apple sprinkled with lime, slight dirty earthiness. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11

Wine review: Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs

Clean, refreshing tangerine and lime, with a ginger spiciness.

Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Sweetness: 2 out of 10 (dry to sweet) Price: $12 Availability: Grocery stores

Fantinel Prosecco (Italy)

Light and a tiny bit sweet, with juicy pear, baked bread and lemon-lime. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12

Marquis de la Tour Rosé

A flowery, strawberry and black cherry aroma gives the tongue a tingle as well. Delivers soft, sweet fruitiness without being too candied. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14

Zardetto Prosecco Brut (Italy)

Delicate, crisp, lemony, tangerine with an enticing baked-bread aroma. 3 out of 5 Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15

Gruet Brut

A wine from New Mexico? Yep. Loaded with tart, refreshing green apple, ripe pear and toasted bread flavors with a minerally lemon finish. Fantastic value. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $18

Gruet Brut Rosé (New Mexico)

A tinge of tangerine and heavier-bodied, with pomegranate, strawberry and a minerally slate finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19

Mirabelle Schramsberg Brut (California)

Yeasty, tart green apple and an earthy finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20

Moet and Chandon White Star

Medium-bodied, slightly sweet, red apple, baked pear and an earthy finish.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $34

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut (France)

Light hearted and delicate, with green apple and a toasty finish.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $28