Let’s face it, most of us consider sparkling wine to be a wine reserved solely for “special occasions.” But forget about that ridiculous rule-of-thumb and think outside the bottle. Breaking out the bubbly more often can add pizzazz to everyday occasions. And with a wide selection of quality sparklers available in the $10 - $15 range, you can pop open a bottle when your guests least expect it and give them a spontaneous evening to remember.

Sparkling wine represents one of the most food-friendly and refreshing wines available. It pairs just as well with blini and caviar as it does with warm turkey from the oven or Crown Pork Roast from our deli.

Some of our favorite sparklers include:

• Gruet from New Mexico
• Marques de Gelida from Spain
• Bouvet Brut

All are priced in the $10-to-$15 range and are delicious bottles of wine. Don't forget purchases of 12 or more bottles receive a 10% case discount. So stock up for your holiday parties and New Year's celebrations.