My son finally closed on his first home purchase today. We want to toast to the new place with the traditional champagne. But neither my son nor my wife are drinkers. My iwfe will occasionally have some Jamapese Akadama Plum Wine, which to me is cloyingly sweet. My son rarely drinks anything alcoholic.,. And while I love good beer, dry or fruity white wines and full-boddied red wines, single-malt scotch, good bourbon and most mixed drinks, I don’t really like champagne all that much.

So since the 3 of us are resolved that Christmas and a first home demand we lift a small glass of champagne, but none of us love the stuff or want to drop $150 or more on a really fine vintage appellation Champagne, what should I pick up for the occasion? My son and wife both like sweet, fruity tasting drinks that are carbonated. Is there a sweet bubbly that hides the alcohol taste well?