Kirkland has some of the best sparkling wines at Costco.
Brianne Cohen
As a sommelier, wine is my job — and sparkling wine is my favorite.
Costco has solid prosecco and cava as well as fancy vintage Champagne like Henriot
There are plenty of other sparkling wines from brands like Roederer Estate and Moët & Chandon.
I wasn't sure if my husband and I would be able to get the full value out of our Costco membership, but I was wrong.
The bulk retailer has some of the best wine prices, and as a sommelier, I buy a lot of wine. Every time I go, I seem to discover something new, and I'm always looking for the best deals.
Here are some of the best sparkling wines at Costco.
The Kirkland Prosecco is a steal.Kirkland has a bottle of prosecco that costs less than $8.
Brianne Cohen
At $8 a bottle, Kirkland's prosecco is one of the most affordable sparkling wines at Costco.
Don't let the price fool you, though. This wine is from the "Superiore" area of the Italian prosecco region, meaning the winemaking standards are higher.
The Kirkland bottle is on the sweet side, and it's perfect in brunch mimosas.
Moët sells millions of bottles of its Champagne every year.I'm glad Costco has Moët & Chandon Champagne in stock.
Brianne Cohen
Moët & Chandon Champagne is probably the most iconic wine on this list.
As a sommelier, people often ask for a glass of Champagne whenever they want something fizzy. However, true Champagne has to be made in the Champagne region of France — trust me, it actually makes a difference.
The flavors are much more complex and layered than a standard sparkling wine. There's also something special and luxurious about Champagne.
This bottle is amazing on its own but also shines with salty snacks such as potato chips, mixed nuts, and popcorn.
Kirkland's Champagne is also hype-worthy.I have no issue buying the Kirkland Champagne — it's a steal.
Brianne Cohen
You may not expect much from the Kirkland brut Champagne, but it's hard to find another bottle like it.
It's true Champagne that only costs $21 — it's rare to find a large bottle of the stuff at such a low price.
Kirkland's variety is a little lighter and fresher than some Champagnes, but if that doesn't bother you, it's a total winner.
If you've got Champagne taste on a beer budget, try cava.Costco sells a bottle of Blanchard Perez cava.
Brianne Cohen
Choosing cava is a great way to save money when it comes to sparkling wines.
The Spanish sparkler uses the same production method as Champagne but rarely costs more than $20 a bottle. Costco even has one from Blanchard Perez that's under $10.
Cava is generally dry, with little to no sweetness. I love serving it with appetizers and tapas.
If regions don't matter to you, Roederer Estate makes a stunning $20 sparkler.Roederer Estate's brut sparkling wine is tasty and affordable.
Brianne Cohen
Some big Champagne brands purchase land and make Champagne-style sparkling wines worldwide. In this case, Louis Roederer bought property in Northern California's Anderson Valley.
Its sparkling brut is a delight and only costs $20 a bottle. In comparison, the brand's true French Champagne goes for closer to $60.
I like the Californian Roederer Estate stuff so much that I served it at my own wedding.
Rosé all day — even when it comes to sparkling.I like the Scharffenberger Cellars brut rosé.
Brianne Cohen
The only thing more on trend than sparkling wine is sparkling rosé, and Scharffenberger Cellars has a bottle for $19 at Costco.
It pairs well with light dishes such as salad, shrimp cocktail, and smoked-salmon dip.
For when only fancy vintage Champagne will do, turn to Henriot.Costco sells Henriot vintage Champagne.
Brianne Cohen
I wanted to include one special, pricier wine on the list, and that spot went to the $150 bottle of Henriot at Costco.
It's a vintage Champagne, which means all the grapes were harvested the same year — in this case, 2006.
Henriot has been around for over 200 years, and it's one of the few larger brands that's still independent and family-owned. Its Champagne hits all the marks for complexity, flavor, acid, and finish.
