Valentine Day bubbles on a budget- 3 sparkling wines under $20 (Photos)

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A mostly dry sparkling wine for under $20

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Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love. Champagne is the first drink that comes to mind but if you’re on a budget, it can be out of reach. Luckily, those watching their dollars can still afford to drink something fun on February 14. Here are 3 sparkling wines all easy on the wallet and the palate.

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2011 Joe’s Secco Oregon Bubbles produced by Wine by Joe

Made from a blend of Oregon grape varietals:

Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir, Viognier & Muscat mostly from their 214-acre Larkin Estate Vineyard that is certified as LIVE & Salmon Safe.

1583 cases produced

SRP $18

Bubbles come from injecting the wine with CO2. This technique is called forced carbonation and is similar to getting the bubbles in soda pop.

Color: Pale sunshine yellow

Aroma: Green apple, lemon, kiwi, fresh rain, mineral & tart smelling

Flavor: Lime, green apple, lemon rind, green apple jolly rancher candy, hint of saline with lots of acidity. A sweetness kicks in at the mid-palate but is soon replaced with a nice tart finish.

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2011 Tualatin Estate Semi-Sparkling Muscat Frizzanté produced by Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley

145-acre Tualatin Estate vineyard that is certified as LIVE & Salmon Safe

5316 cases produced

SRP $19

Again, forced carbonated is used to increase the bubbles beyond the natural CO2

Color: Pale sunshine yellow with a rim of tiny bubbles

Aroma: Flowers, green apple, honeysuckle

Flavor: Green apple, apricots, peaches, semi-sweet with soft bubbles and nice acidity to balance the sweetness.

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Pink Panda produced by Naked Rebel Winery

Sparkling Grape Wine

Pinot noir

Alexander Valley, California

400 cases produced

SRP $18

The bubbles in this wine are created using the Charmat method, which means a second fermentation happens in a tank, prior to bottling the wine.

Color: Bubblegum pink with delicate bubbles

Aroma: Cherry jello, rhubarb, strawberry candy

Flavor: Cherry jello, cherries, strawberry twizzler candy and lots of fruitiness with soft bubbles get active when enjoyed with food

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, Portland Wine Examiner

Michele Francisco, a founder and regular writer for winerabble.com, is living the dream in Portland, OR. She's currently in the wine program at Chemeketa College in Salem as well as working in the wine industry. Her passion for wine leads some to believe she's got wine running through her veins....

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