Brunch
Brunch wine has one job: keep the day light. Bubbles for mimosas, crisp whites for eggs and seafood, and rosé for everything else.
Why it matters
Daytime drinking is a different sport than dinner. You want lower alcohol, higher acidity, and bottles that won't put you to sleep at 2pm. Bubbles are basically required.
What to look for
- Sparkling wine — Prosecco, Cava, or Champagne
- Crisp, low-alcohol whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Albariño
- Dry rosé for everyone
- Anything under 12.5% ABV
Our picks
The wines we'd actually pour for brunch & daytime.
Prosecco
Veneto, ItalyThe mimosa builder. Affordable, fruity, and perfect with orange juice.
Read the Prosecco guideChampagne
Champagne, FranceA real Champagne brunch is one of life's great affordable luxuries (split a half bottle).
Read the Champagne guideSauvignon Blanc
Loire Valley, New Zealand, CaliforniaPairs with eggs, smoked salmon, salads — the brunch staples.
Read the Sauvignon Blanc guideRosé
Provence, Spain, CaliforniaDay-drinking pink. Pairs with everything from pancakes to charcuterie.
Read the Rosé guideRiesling
Germany, Alsace, AustraliaOff-dry Riesling with French toast or eggs benedict — surprisingly perfect.
Read the Riesling guide
Tips
Pro tip
Mimosa ratio: 2 parts sparkling, 1 part juice. Use Prosecco, not Champagne — the cost isn't worth it once it's mixed with juice.
Tasting tonight? Make it count.
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