No BC wine getaway is complete without a glass of bubbles. From the sun-drenched slopes of the Okanagan Valley to the coastal vineyards of Vancouver Island, sparkling wines have become the signature toast of BC wine country, and the numbers now tell a compelling story.
Wholesale sales of BC sparkling wines have climbed from roughly $7.7 million in 2016 to more than $28 million in 2025, a fourfold increase in less than a decade, representing an impressive 15%+ compound annual growth rate. Growth has been broad-based across all four quarters, with 2025 setting new records in Q1, Q2, Q3, and especially Q4.
The contrast is striking. While imported sparkling icons such as Champagne and Prosecco were flat or down in the fourth quarter, BC sparkling surged to an all-time holiday high, approaching $9.5 million in Q4 alone.
Even after a wildfire-impacted 2023, the category rebounded sharply in 2024 and accelerated again in 2025. That growth reflects not just rising demand, but increasing confidence among BC producers, many of whom have quietly invested in traditional-method programs and longer lees aging. In a province where interprovincial wine barriers still limit the easy movement of Canadian bottles across borders, consumers appear increasingly willing to celebrate close to home, raising a glass to wines grown, crafted, and poured right here in British Columbia.
I have grouped these BC sparkling wines by the winemaking method1 and in order of price. All except one of the recommended wines are from the Okanagan Valley.
Tank Method
Hester Creek Ti Amo 2021($21.99)
Beautifully aromatic, this year’s vintage of our Prosecco-inspired wine is primarily Pinot Gris, complemented by Gewürztraminer and Sémillon. The grapes were grown mainly on the estate and the Vineyard Manager’s neighbouring vineyard on Road 8 and were hand harvested early in the season.
The fruit was carefully sorted, whole-berry pressed, cold settled, and then cool fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following blending, the wine was re-fermented in the Charmat method for a period of 6 weeks and then bottled cold to retain the lively effervescence. A fabulously fresh frizzante crafted to be fruity, floral and fun.
Alcohol: 11.4% / pH 3 / TA 8.63 g/L / RS 18 g/L
It is one of the best-value BC sparkling wines I have tasted. A gorgeous mouthfeel of soft but persistent bubbles with citrus, pears and peaches aromas. A creamy texture and flavours of apple, Bosc pear and lemon. It’s off-dry but still crisp and refreshing. A wine that should be enjoyed while young.
It is a quintessential wine for entertaining loved ones. Enjoy the sparkler with cocktails, brunch or desserts.
Vasanti Paradise Bubbles 2023 ($24.99)
This limited-edition Frizzante-style sparkling wine is made from Pinot Gris from the Paradise Block.
Alcohol % 10.5 / pH 3.12 / RS 1.99
The dry sparkling wine has aromas of citrus, apricot and honey. The well-balanced dry sparkling wine has Key lime, lemon and white peach flavours. 90 Points
Black Market Secret Society Frizzante NV (Sold Out)
“We have been building the base wine for this mysterious Frizzante-style bubbly for three years. All varietals in each vintage were fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the wine.”
Rob Hammersley, Winemaker
12.2% Alcohol / pH 3.35 / TA 5.4 gm/L/ RS 1.0 gm/L
A mysterious blend of 5 aromatic white grapes, probably including Pinot Blanc and Bacchus from the estate winery. An uncluttered, crisp sparkling wine bursting with floral notes and aromas of orchard fruits. Vibrant and refreshingly dry green apple, Bosc pear, Key lime and pink grapefruit flavours. I can’t wait to enjoy this wine again on a hot summer day! 91 points
River Stone Sparkling White Merlot 2024 ($27.90)
“The grapes for this wine were grown in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in the larger Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State. Like the South Okanagan Valley, daytime heat was plentiful, with cooler nights allowing for optimal ripening while retaining vital natural acidity. Fruit was harvested to match the acidity, ripeness, and potential alcohol similar to previous vintages from our estate fruit. The quality of the fruit was exceptional, and we chose to vinify using the same method as previous vintages.
The grapes were pressed immediately after destemming, limiting colour extraction. The wine then underwent a temperature-controlled fermentation, and forced carbonation was used before bottling to preserve the fresh fruit character.” Winemaker, Ted Kane
This sparkling rosé captivates with a luminous salmon-pink hue. Delicate aromas of wild strawberries and rose petals unfurl, inviting exploration. Medium-bodied and vibrant, it dances on the palate with flavours of ripe cherries, juicy strawberries, tart raspberry, succulent peach, zesty pink grapefruit, and a subtle whisper of thyme. Effervescent bubbles lend a creamy yet lively mouthfeel, culminating in a crisp, enduring finish that refreshes and lingers. 92 Points.
Pair with freshly shucked oysters, seared scallops or simply with fresh burrata and crostini.
Evolve Pink EFFERVESCENCE NV ($27.99)
50% Pinot Blanc, 30% Merlot and 20% Chardonnay. Evolve makes this wine by the Charmat Method, like Prosecco. The base wine is added together with the sugar and yeast mixture into a large tank. As the wine has a second fermentation, the carbon dioxide released by the fermentation causes the tank to pressurize. The wine is then filtered, dosed and bottled without ageing.
Pale pink rose petals in colour. Aromas of ripe red peach and flavours of watermelon, cherry and strawberries.
Blue Grouse Charme De L’Île ($29.99)
Charme de l’Île is a signature sparkling wine made from a blend of 100% Vancouver Island grapes. It is a blend of Chardonnay, Schönburger, Muller Thurgau, and Pinot Noir, crafted using the Charmat method.
A beautifully rich lemon straw colour with an abundance of bubbles! Light aromas of citrus and green fruit. Flavours of green apple, key lime and white peach. Dry with a beautiful balance and a fine, persistent mousse. 92 Points
Traditional Method
Church and State Blanc de Blancs 2018 ($32.88)
“This is the first vintage of this traditional method, brut nature Chardonnay. The 2018 Blanc de Blancs spent 30 months on the lees at our sparkling wine house in Brentwood Bay. The fruit for this wine comes from the Détente vineyard on the Black Sage Bench. A terroir that ripens Chardonnay perfectly for this method of wine making.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aged in bottles for 30 months.Winemaker – Arnaud Thierry
Alcohol: 12.5% / TA 7.2 g/L / RS 5.0 g/L
The wine is pale straw in colour with green hues. The nose opens on citrus notes and orchard blossoms. It has a crisp mouthfeel with a multitude of delicate fine bubbles. Flavours of ripe apples and Meyer lemon. 92 points.
Noble Ridge The Pink One 2020 ($34.99)
Okanagan Falls Sub-GI
100% Pinot Noir
Crafted entirely from estate-grown Pinot Noir in Okanagan Falls, this radiant sparkling rosé captures both the elegance and energy of Noble Ridge’s terroir. The grapes received four hours of skin contact before the free-run juice was cool-fermented. Produced in the Méthode Traditionnelle and aged 42 months en tirage, it reveals remarkable finesse and balance.
12.1% Alc. | pH 3.06 | TA 6.8g/L | RS 2.3 g/L
In the glass, it glows a vivid salmon pink with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose bursts with fresh strawberry, rose petals, and a hint of hazelnut. On the palate, lively flavours of cherry, raspberry, and baked pear are layered with subtle brioche and earthy undertones. The texture is creamy yet crisp, leading to a dry, graceful finish that invites another sip. 91 Points
Elegant, expressive, and full of charm — The Pink One 2020 is a sparkling rosé that shines with both poise and personality.
Hester Creek Old Vine Brut 2021 ($34.99)
From the historic 1968 Golden Mile Bench vineyard, this traditional method of sparkling wine is made with grapes from the rare Old Vine Pinot Blanc vines. The grapes were hand-sorted, and whole-cluster pressed to retain the fruit’s natural brightness and to allow the wine to age gracefully. The primary fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks and was followed by a secondary fermentation using the traditional method with 24 months en tirage. Fermented to absolute dryness, disgorgement took place in February of 2024 with a small dosage of the 2023 Pinot Blanc to give the elegant sparkling wine the Brut designation.
Alcohol: 12.0% / pH 3.0 / TA 7.7/ RS 1.5
Aromas of lemon zest, brioche and a hint of spices. Rich flavours of lemon, ripe pear and fresh biscuits with a classic, lively mousse and rich mouthfeel and finish. A beautifully balanced Blanc de Blanc brut that will cellar for years. It is the perfect sparkling wine for any celebration. 93 Points
It is an incredible standalone, or 4 OZ in a Hugo Spritz, and makes the perfect Summer sipper when you need a change from Rose´.
Noble Ridge The One 2019 ($34.99)
The One 2019 pours a pale straw colour with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose opens with lifted aromas of citrus blossom, lemon zest, and crisp green apple, layered with subtle brioche and almond notes that reflect the wine’s extended time on lees.
On the palate, the extra time on lees is the key to this wine’s complexity and inviting creamy brioche notes; it is the saline, citrus, green apple, and stony notes that elevate this wine, putting it among some of the best sparklers made in BC. The texture is taut yet creamy, balancing freshness and depth with precision. The finish is long, lifted, and beautifully refreshing. 93 Points
Lightning Rock Elysia Blanc de Noir 2018 ($35)
One of two traditional method, single-vineyard, Blanc de Noirs released in 2018 by Lightning Rock.
Aromas of lemon candy, ginger, passionfruit and brioche. The palate has high acid, medium body, and bone dry with beautiful fine bubbles. The acid level shines through in this sparkler. Notes of ripe apple, caramel and grapefruit pith with a hint of bitterness on the finish. 93 Points
Township 7 Rigel seven stars 2020 ($39.97)
Sourced from a block of clone 21B riesling at Fool’s Gold Vineyard in North Oliver. The Western sloping vineyard is comprised of sandy clay loam soil, with abundant rocks and gravel, providing excellent drainage.
The fruit was gently pressed and fractioned off to separate tanks for free-run and gently pressed portion. Only the free-run juice was used in the cuvée. The juice was then cold-settled before fermentation in stainless steel. The ferment was cool, enabling the retention of the most delicate fruit aromatics. En tirage was for 12 months prior to disgorging and adding a proprietary dosage, for an expressive, bright and delicious sparkling wine.
12.0% Alcohol | pH 3.1, TA 8.9 g/L, RS 12 g/L | Vegan
Rigel is named for a blue supergiant star in the constellation of Orion and this sparkler does shine. Aromas of lime zest and stone fruit with flavours of lemon, green apple, white peach and biscuit. Beautifully balanced with crisp acidity and a long creamy mineral finish. 93 Points
Evolve Rosé Brut 2018 ($49.99)
Grape Varieties: 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 9% Pinot Blanc, and a delicate touch of 1% Syrah from Skaha Lookout & Kuipers Vineyards
Winemaking: Traditional method, 5 years on lees, low dosage for a crisp finish.
Tasting Notes: A brilliant peach-hued sparkling rosé with a lively stream of fine, creamy bubbles. Aromas burst with fresh strawberries, red cherries, and a hint of brioche. The palate is dry and vibrant, offering red berry, peach, and subtle red apple flavours, with a whisper of almond-like lees complexity. Crisp acidity and a gentle tannic grip lead to a lingering finish of tart red fruits and orchard apple. 92 Points
Pairing Suggestions: Smoked salmon, beet & goat cheese salad, strawberry shortcake.
References
- How sparkling wine is made? Wine Folly
Note: Article updated February 2026.