The 16 Best Brunch Wines in 2026

• BUBBLES •

1. Champagne Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus | Reims, France

Origin: Reims, France
Varietals: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Price: $139.99
ABV: 12.5%

Champagne Taittinger Prélude is produced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards. The fermentation takes place under temperature-controlled conditions. The final cuvée undergoes the second fermentation in the bottle in Taittinger’s cool cellars. The wine is aged for five years on the lees, as opposed to the required minimum of one, to develop body and bouquet.

The pale-yellow color with silvery reflections indicates the high proportion of Chardonnay. On the nose: subtle and fresh, with mineral aromas giving way to notes of elderflowers and spicy cinnamon. In the mouth: lean mineral Chardonnay notes balancing the aromatic strength of Pinot Noir. On the palate: fresh citrus and white peaches in syrup.

Pairing: Champagne Taittinger Prélude pairs well with classic seafood dishes, so may we suggest bringing scallops or caviar to the evening for more romance.

> For more information, visit Champagne Taittinger official website.

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2. Brilla! Prosecco DOC Rosé | Veneto, Italy

Origin: Veneto, Italy
Varietal: Glera and Pinot Noir
Price: $15.00
ABV: 11%

Brilla! Prosecco DOC Rosé is a combination of the world of Prosecco with one of the greatest expressions of style and elegance: jewels. The Brilla! bottle is the result of a design project that goes beyond a simple bottle of Prosecco. The design team created a texture that is reminiscent of diamonds with a special emphasis on pear shaped diamonds, synonymous of purity and high-end jewelry. Once used to adorn the crowns worn by noblesse, today they are forged into a bottle of Prosecco.

This pale rosé shows a persistent fine bead. Aromas of green apple, citrus and red berries unfold on the bouquet. The palate reveals white flower petals and strawberry, lively acidity and a certain creaminess that makes the finish very enjoyable.

> For more information, visit Brilla Prosecco official website.

3. Domaine Carneros 2021 Estate Brut Cuvée | Napa Valley, CA

Origin: Napa Valley, CA
Varietals: 47% Pinot Noir, 53% Chardonnay
Price: $39
ABV: 12%

Domaine Carneros is a singular Napa Valley winery well-known for its Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wines. The wines are produced from fruits coming exclusively from its own vineyards. Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by the prestigious Champagne Taittinger family.

This wine was aged three years. It offers notes of citrus zest, green apples, macadamia nut, with a hint of brioche. On the palate, it reveals poached pear, crisp apple, yuzu, honeydew melon, and lemon sorbet with a toasty finish.

> For more information, visit Domaine Carneros official website.

4. Albert Bichot, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut Réserve } Burgundy, France

Origin: Burgundy, France
Varietal: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
Price: $26.97
ABV: 12%

The Albert Bichot domaine is located in Beaune, Burgundy. It was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot and it was his grandson, Albert, who gave it a new lease on life at the end of the nineteenth century. The domaine has more than 240 acres of vines that are grown organically, complemented by purchases of grapes and musts.

For this wine, the variety of grapes and the choice of their origins are the result of their constant search for balance. The Chardonnay brings tension, white flowers and minerality. The Pinot Noir brings fruit, density and vinosity.

This light-yellow colored wine shows a vivid display of fine bubbles, a nose revealing white flowers, citrus and crushed rock. The palate shows citrus fruit, apple, a good dose of juicy acidity and a touch of mineral.

> For more information, visit Albert Bichot official website.

5. J Vineyards Brut Rosé | Sonoma County, CA

Origin: Sonoma County, CA, USA
Varietals: 61% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 4% Pinot Meunier 
Price: $42.99
ABV: 12.5%

Sumptuous sparkling rosé comes from one of the Russian River Valley’s most distinguished producers. It smells of raspberries, almonds and rose petals and tastes notes of fresh mandarin orange, roasted strawberries and crème fraîche. Lively acidity and firm minerality set up a lush, enduring finish.

Pairing: A delightful companion to with traditional Spanish seafood paella, salmon tartare or camembert with candied kumquats and lavender almonds.

> For more information, visit the J Vineyards & Winery official website.

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• WHITE WINES •

6. La Crema, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma County, California, USA

Origin: Sonoma County, California
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Price: $18.97
ABV: 13.5%

La Crema winery’s original name, La Crema Viňeda, meaning “best of the vine,” sets the standard for all they do since 1979. From their home in the Russian River Valley, they have explored the best cool-climate growing regions in California for growing their grapes. They seek areas where ocean winds and fog allow grapes to ripen slowly on the vine, developing complex flavors and aromas.

This wine offers fresh aromas of nectarine, lime, melon, and subtle hints of wet stone and flint. In the mouth, flavors of grapefruit and white peach are accompanied by tropical notes of mango and guava.

Pairing: Caesar salad, asparagus, fish tacos and fresh oysters.

> For more information, visit La Crema official website.

7. Gundlach Bundschu 2022 Gewürztraminer | Sonoma Coast, California

Origin: Sonoma Coast, California, USA
Varietal: 100% Gewürztraminer
Price: $26.97
ABV: 14.3%

Gundlach Bundschu is one of Sonoma County’s oldest winemaking estates. A family-run operation, this wine tradition has carried on for six generations. That makes the Gundlach family a true emblem of American winemaking history.

Jacob Gundlach carried this grape with him from his homeland, and it has found a home at Rhinefarm ever since. While Alsatian producers often favor a touch of sweetness in their Gewürztraminers, Gundlach Bundschu takes a different path — vinifying their wine to complete dryness, anchored by a bright, refreshing acidity.”

This Gewürztraminer has aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle and a hint of spice are alluring. In the mouth. The wine almost dances across the tongue with flavors of pineapple, stone fruit, lychee and vanilla. Yet, it finishes clean.

Pairing: As a breakfast/brunch wine; sushi; cured meats and charcuterie; chicken tikka masala and garlic naan; sausages and sauerkraut; all the cheese, especially chèvre/goat, Muenster, triple-cream cheeses

> For more information, visit the Gundlach Bundschu official website.

8.Amayna, Sauvignon Blanc 2024 | Chile

Origin: Leyda Valley, Chile
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Price: $50.00
ABV: 14%

The word “amayna” in Chile loosely translates to “the calm after the storm” – that ominous yet peaceful feeling that you only experience around the ocean.

The gravity-fed winery and vineyards sit with an unobstructed view just 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Directly influenced by the ocean, the cool climate and long sunny days allow the grapes to ripen slowly and ensure the variety retains its distinct characteristics.

A crystalline wine with a pale golden color and green hues. It opens with subtle aromas of ripe and tropical fruit that blend seamlessly into notes of fresh lime. Complexity emerges after a few minutes in the glass, revealing aromas of white peach and fresh pineapple. It finishes with a very well-integrated and gentle herbal note that is characteristic of the variety in the Leyda Valley. It is an excellent vintage that will evolve beautifully over time.

Pairing: Ideal to pair with shellfish, fish, and seafood dishes.

> For more information, visit Garces Silva Family Vineyards official website.

9. Tablas Creek, Roussanne 2021 | Paso Robles, California

Origin: Paso Robles, Adelaida District, California, USA
Varietal: 100% Roussanne
Price: $55
ABV: 12.5%

Tablas Creek Vineyard, founded in the limestone hills of Paso Robles’ Adelaida District by the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and Robert Haas of Vineyard Brands, is dedicated to sustainably farmed wines from grape varietals traditional to France’s Rhône Valley.

Roussanne is prized for its richness, structure, ageability and flavors of honey, spice and mineral. Tablas Creek ferment and age their Roussanne for nine months in a mix of small wood, large neutral casks and stainless steel.

The 2023 Roussanne is powerfully characteristic of the Roussanne grape. Tablas Creek highlighted its balance of richness and freshness by selecting lots roughly 60% from 132-gallon puncheons and 40% from 60-gallon barriques, about 50% new.

A beautiful chartreuse in the glass — warm gold with a whisper of green. The nose is immediately captivating, weaving together honeysuckle, citrus blossom, and cinnamon with a touch of sweet oak. On the palate, the wine is rich yet remarkably fresh, layering poached pear, raw honey, mace, lanolin, and white peach into a seamless whole. The finish lifts elegantly, a fleeting hint of mint giving way to lingering echoes of fresh coconut and white flowers.

Enjoy it over the next 3 to 4 years to experience Roussanne at its most pure — all honey and ripe pear — or tuck it away for 8 to 15 years, when it will reward patience with flavors of caramel, wet stone, and toasted hazelnut.

Pairing: Rich shellfish (lobster and crab); sea bass; mildly spicy foods (curries, gumbo); stir-fries in garlic and olive oil; salmon

> For more information, visit the Tablas Creek Vineyard official website.

• ROSÉ WINES •

10.Château de Berne Inspiration 2024 | Provence, France

Origin: Côtes de Provence, France
Varietals: 50% Grenache Noir, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah
Price: $23.99
ABV: 12.5%

Fresh, vibrant, and unmistakably Provençal, this Berne-style rosé radiates the effortless charm the region is celebrated for. A delicate interplay of fruitiness and finesse, Inspiration is a testament to our deep understanding of the Côtes de Provence terroir

Pairing: With a harmony of bright acidity, rich texture and dry finish is a perfect choice for pairing with roasted chicken or grilled lobster.

> For more information, visit the Château de Berne official website.

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11. Domaines Ott, Château de Romassan 2024 | Bandol, France

Origin: Provence, France
Varietals: 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Cinsault, 20% Grenache
Price: $57.00
ABV: 13,5%

Domaines Ott was founded in 1912 by Alsatian engineer Marcel Ott. He bought several estates and began renovating them with the determined ambition to create great Provençal wines from noble grape varietals. These wines are made at three distinctively different estates: Château Romassan (Bandol), Clos Mireille and Château de Selle (both Côtes-de-Provence).

Château Romassan is located in the Bandol appellation and lies at the foot of the village of Le Castellet. The soil is poor, composed of limestone, sandstone, and marine upper cretaceous marls. The Bandol appellation is known for its terraced landscapes built from the hard stone with vines, which are planted into vast terraces with varying exposures. The sea air from the bay of Bandol compensates for the terroir’s acidity and low rainfall.

Mourvèdre takes center stage in this blend, a grape that finds its truest expression here, lending the wine its backbone, depth, and remarkable capacity to evolve with age. Alongside it, grenache brings a rich, wine-like intensity, while cinsault softens the composition with its natural elegance. Together, these three varietals — nurtured on sun-drenched hillsides and in the shelter of the valley floor — give rise to a rosé of rare complexity and silky, layered texture.

In the glass, the wine glows a pale peach with a whisper of rose gold. The nose draws you in effortlessly, offering a generous and alluring bouquet that invites exploration. On the palate, bright red fruits take the lead — ripe strawberries and fresh raspberries — lending the wine a vivid, mouthwatering energy. It is a thoroughly pleasurable drink, carrying its charm all the way through to a finish that is poised and perfectly balanced.

> For more information, visit Domaines Ott official website.

12. Planeta, Rosé 2024 Sicilia DOC | Sicily, Italy

Origin: Sicily, Italy
Varietals:  50% Nero d’Avola, 50% Syrah
Price: $18.97
ABV: 12.5%

The Planeta Family has been involved in Sicilian agriculture for five centuries and seventeen generations. Their work on the island has contributed to the revitalization of Sicilian winemaking. All of the company’s activities have a single theme: environmental sustainability. Through the use of solar panels and biomass production, principally pruning residues to produce energy, reusing and recycling of all materials used in the production cycle, and the exclusive use of recycled paper for packing and printed materials. Because the land is a collective benefit, Planeta considers it is a duty to make every effort in preserving it.

The pale, luminous hue of Planeta Rosé carries an effortless grace all its own. On the nose, delicate floral notes of hibiscus and dog rose weave through hints of wild strawberry, blackberry and melon, creating an impression of quiet, natural beauty. The palate is bright and refreshing, with a lovely lightness that evokes the airy sweetness of meringue and the gentle blush of ripe peach.


> For more information, visit Planeta official website.

13. King Estate, Rosé of Pinot Noir 2024 | Willamette Valley, Oregon

Origin: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Price: $20.00
ABV: 13.5%

King Estate was founded in 1991 by the King family with a deep commitment to sustainable farming. Their uniquely integrated ecosystem of vineyard and woodland, grasslands and wetlands, orchards and culinary gardens located in Oregon’s prestigious Willamette Valley, led them to first obtain certified organic status followed by the biodynamic standard in 2016. Today, King Estate is the largest certified biodynamic vineyard in North America.

Oregon built its reputation on Pinot Noir, so it feels entirely fitting that King Estate’s rosé should begin with the very grape that placed this region among a great wine destination.

The nose opens with an exuberant burst of freshness — ripe strawberry, raspberry and thimbleberry mingle with key lime, honeydew melon and apricot, while white peony and a whisper of fresh ginger add a delicate, aromatic lift. On the palate, the wine is bright and beautifully poised, its juicy fruit carried along by lively acidity in a way that feels effortless and inviting, leaving a lingering impression of fruit and blossom. The finish reveals a quiet depth, where the gentle influence of brief skin contact during fermentation adds a subtle complexity that brings everything to a graceful and satisfying close.

> For more information, visit King Estate official website.

• RED WINES •

14. Domaine Carneros 2023 Avant-Garde Pinot Noir | Napa Valley, CA

Origin: Napa Valley, CA
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Price: $37
ABV: 14.20%

While Domaine Carneros is well-known for its sparkling wines, it also produces Pinot Noirs, heralding the distinctive bright berry qualities of the Carneros Region. The wines are produced from fruits coming from its vineyards. Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by the prestigious Champagne Taittinger family.

Avant-Garde is conceived as a celebration of the vintage from its very first expression, capturing the vivid, berry-driven character that has made the Carneros region a benchmark for Pinot Noir. Fruit is drawn from all six Domaine Carneros estate vineyards, spread across the gently rolling hills of Carneros, with select lots chosen for their aromatic intensity and brightness. The wine is fermented in small, open-topped tanks to preserve its natural vitality, before spending nine months in predominantly neutral Burgundian French oak — a deliberate choice that allows the wine’s floral lift, fresh fruit, and luminous character to remain front and center.

The nose is very aromatic, leading with the bright, jewel-like freshness of pomegranate before giving way to a generous medley of sweet cherries and red currants, gently warmed by notes of oak and a touch of cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and expressive — juicy black cherry and red raspberry take center stage, with a subtle savory hint of tobacco leaf adding intrigue and depth to the finish.

Pairing: simply prepared dishes such as grilled salmon, chicken, or pork and will also enhance the vibrant flavors of California and Mediterranean cuisine.

> For more information, visit Domaine Carneros official website.

15. King Estate, Inscription, Pinot Noir 2023 | Willamette Valley, Oregon

Origin: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Price: $22.97
ABV: 13.5%

Inscription is a vow of authenticity. King Estate has sourced the Pinot Noir grapes for this wine from some of the most acclaimed vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

This is a Pinot Noir that makes an immediate and confident impression, announcing itself with a vivid, aromatic rush of raspberry, cranberry and marionberry, lifted by orange zest and rose, and grounded by hints of leather and a whisper of caramel. On the palate, it wastes no time — dark fruit surges forward with energy and purpose, leading with black cherry, raspberry and red plum, underpinned by indulgent notes of cocoa. As the wine opens up, a more complex and earthy dimension emerges: juniper berry, forest floor, clove, cedar and tobacco weave together to add structure and intrigue. The flavors are generous and persistent, carrying through to a long, deeply satisfying finish.

> For more information, visit King Estate official website.

16. Alta, Viña Arana Gran Reserva 2017 | Rioja, Spain

Origin: Rioja, Spain
Varietal: 95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano
Price: $68.98
ABV: 14%

Viña Arana Gran Reserva is one of the hidden jewels of Rioja, providing an excellent experience for those who wish to initiate themselves in the Gran Reservas of La Rioja Alta at a more attainable price point. This wine became a Gran Reserva with the 2012 vintage, due to its selection of grapes with more acidity and aging potential.

Brilliant and clear in the glass, this wine presents an elegant ruby hue with a deepening garnet rim. The nose is both intense and inviting, weaving together a rich tapestry of balsamic notes, warm brioche, toasted bread, vanilla, toffee and cinnamon with the natural allure of black plum, wild strawberry, ripe blackcurrant and red berry — a bouquet that feels at once complex and harmonious. On the palate, the wine is confident and well-balanced, its pleasing freshness complemented by smooth, finely polished tannins that speak to the care taken during oak ageing. The finish is clean and refined, leaving a delicate and lingering impression long after the last sip.

> For more information, visit the La Rioja Alta official website.

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