Our Editors’ High Wines for New 12 months’s Eve Begin at $10

With New 12 months’s Eve coming, don’t scramble on the last-minute to discover a bottle of wine worthy of kicking off 2026. Moderately than leaving your choice as much as destiny, Complete Wine has a strong assortment of party-ready choices, together with purple wine, non-alcoholic rose, and, in fact, Champagne. 

To be able to slender down the choice, we requested Meals & Wine writers and editors what bottle of vino they’re planning on toasting with at midnight. The solutions embrace a number of varietals and types like Duckhorn, La Marca, and Veuve Clicquot. Whether or not you might be in search of a traditional bottle of bubbly or a comfortable purple to heat you up, you’ll be able to’t go incorrect with these festive picks beginning at $10.

Editor’s New 12 months’s Eve Picks From Complete Wine

La Marca Prosecco

New 12 months’s Eve is not full with out a bottle of bubbly. Whereas champagne is a conventional choose, my Italian roots make me keen on prosecco, and La Marca’s is my annual go-to. Not solely does it style costly, nevertheless it’s additionally tremendous gentle and crisp, which makes for simple sipping all through the night time. I additionally like that it’s versatile so as to add to quite a lot of yummy cocktails, too. — Olivia Cigliano, Author

Decoy by Duckhorn Pinot Noir

I am a giant fan of pinot noir, and after visiting Napa Valley a couple of years in the past, my favourite vineyard shortly grew to become Duckhorn. I like Decoy’s pinot, which is an inexpensive model of the dad or mum model that’s simply as easy and flavorful as Duckhorn’s pricier bottles. Plus, it is nice for gifting to New 12 months’s Eve hosts — I’ve introduced it to many events and have all the time gotten compliments on the choice. — Lauren Fischer, Affiliate Editorial Director

Michael David Pink Mix Freakshow

I just lately tried the cabernet from Freakshow, and I used to be a direct fan. Winter is my favourite time to discover a pleasant bottle of vino with pals, so I am trying to give this purple mix from the model a strive. I am particularly intrigued by its notes of espresso and plum, which sound ultra-cozy to pair with savory meals or to get pleasure from as a post-dinner drink. — Ali Faccenda, Affiliate Editor

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne

I blame my mother, however I am unable to think about spending my New 12 months’s Eve with out a glass — or three — of Veuve Clicquot. Whereas it is a bit of a splurge, the graceful, refreshing style makes it price each penny. Plus, it goes nice with white cranberry peach juice the subsequent day for an elevated bellini. — Destinee Scott, Procuring Author 

Pardon & Fils Beaujolais Nouveau

I found Beaujolais Nouveau a couple of years in the past because of a suggestion from my native wine store. The fruity purple wine is created from Gamay grapes which are grown within the Beaujolais area of France, and the wine is shipped on the third Thursday of November, shortly after the grape’s harvest. It’s a younger, vibrant, and scrumptious bottle that I eagerly look forward to every winter. — Rachel Trujillo, Procuring Author

Olema Cotes De Provence Rosé, 2024

Rosé is my wine of alternative, and that is the one I’ll be sipping on to ring in 2026. It’s gentle and crisp, with notes of sliced lemons and juicy strawberries. It’ll pair completely with a shrimp cocktail and a charcuterie board (and my must-watch New 12 months’s Eve stay reveals). — Bridget Degnan, Editor

La Vostra Prosecco

I might be remiss to not add a bottle of bubbly to my cart to toast at midnight. Whereas I am usually a La Marca Prosecco fan, this La Vostra has a barely sweeter, honey taste profile that I feel makes for the perfect indulgence on New 12 months’s Eve. — Rachel Trujillo, Procuring Author

Nectarose Non-Alcoholic Glowing Rosé

I am ringing within the new 12 months with my household, which incorporates my pregnant sister. To make sure she has one thing to toast with and sip all through the night time, I am snagging this bottle of Glowing Nectar Rose. The 0% alcohol beverage received the 2025 Wine Award for Non-Alcoholic Wine of the 12 months, and it has rosé and purple berry notes that I’m certain she’ll love. — Rachel Trujillo, Procuring Author