Bubbly made easy with this quick guide to the most popular sparkling wines

Whether you're buying for your in-laws, your boss or your favorite hostess with the mostest, nothing says holidays like a bottle of sparkling wine. But as fun and elegant as bubblies are, an entire aisle of effervescent extravagance can make your head spin before taking a sip. Our overview — hitting the basics of the three most popular picks — takes the work out of choosing the right type so you can get back to what's important: gifting, and sipping, them.