Champagne doesn’t always have to crowd the spotlight. There is a sparkling wine out there that is the perfect go-to bubbly that will consistently impress your friends, please your palate, and not burn holes in your pockets. Find out our absolute favorite bubbly for when you’re a lush on a budget.

And this week, speaking of easy peasy, I’m going to tell you the SECRET TRICK to finding a wine from Savoie. For realzies, you won’t even hardly need your brain.

As with most regions, you can totally nerd out and dig into all the different crus and soil types and explore the dozens of native grape varieties—however, the real reason I love it is because you don’t *have* to!

There are over 120 native grape varieties grown in South West France. The wines are unique and fascinating and also Value City! And who doesn’t love that!?