Bubbly, one more time

A roundup of suggestions for the New Year ?s holiday from some of the leading authorities in the cyber-ether:

? Gil Kulers spares no expense when discussing champagne, which means the real stuff from the Champagne region of France.

? Less expensive sparkling wine from the San Francisco Chronicle.

? Budget bubbly from Good Wine Under $20, where Wine Curmudgeon favorite Gruet shows up.

? My take on champagne and sparkling wine for the holidays, as well as that of my pal Dave McIntyre: finding bargains among the most expensive bubbly and a look at some less expensive wines.