Chilean sauvignon blanc is often pretty good, and usually reasonably priced.
Chilean Viognier is a little more costly, but an interesting change; very pronounced apricot/peach fruit character, but no overt sweetness.
I would back the other poster's suggestion of NZ sauvignon blanc, although apt to come out slightly higher in price.
Finally, for a special treat without two many $$$$, my favorite sparkling wine just now is the Lindauer Special Reserve from NZ; it is actually a pale shade of pink in colour, but more delicious than anything else I know up to about twice the price.
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Chilean Viognier is a little more costly, but an interesting change; very pronounced apricot/peach fruit character, but no overt sweetness.
I would back the other poster's suggestion of NZ sauvignon blanc, although apt to come out slightly higher in price.
Finally, for a special treat without two many $$$$, my favorite sparkling wine just now is the Lindauer Special Reserve from NZ; it is actually a pale shade of pink in colour, but more delicious than anything else I know up to about twice the price.