Between Wimbledon and England's World Cup match on Saturday, I can't think of a better excuse to pop a bottle of one of the world's most exciting sparkling wines.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier

One sip and you'll understand why I get so excited about English sparkling wine. It is fresh, precise, and incredibly elegant, with fine bubbles, notes of Meyer lemon, green apple, pear, and white flowers, layered with delicate hints of brioche and toasted hazelnuts from its time aging on the lees. It has all the freshness I love, with a beautiful mineral finish that rivals many Champagnes.