A Champagne (or sparkling wine) for every occasion

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Let’s agree to set aside the grim recessionary landscape for the moment: The time has come for bubbles.

There is simply nothing like a glass of sparkling wine to set this season apart. Welcoming, smile-inducing, instantly festive, bubbles give every holiday occasion a lift.

Of course, not every occasion is the same: The wine for the office party, the New Year’s party and the family toast aren’t necessarily going to come from the same bottle. Nor should they.

So here’s Patrick Comiskey’s guide to breaking out the bubbly this holiday season, along with a where-to-buy guide.

Credit: Mariko Jesse / For The Times