# Sparkling Almond Champagnes Wilson Creek Creates a Nutty Wine That is Crisp and Refreshing By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-champagne References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Creek-Almond-Champagne-Sparkling/dp/B00A43XV22?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [shop.wilsoncreekwinery](http://shop.wilsoncreekwinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&PART=3023911001) The holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to try new alcoholic beverages and the Almond Champagne should be on top of many people's lists. That is, unless guests could potentially have a tree nut allergy. Particularly great for [special occasions such as holiday parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-hazel-nutcracker) and Christmas dinners, the Almond Champagne introduces a unique flavor to the palate that has a truly festive feel about it. Created by Wilson Creek, the Almond Champagne is clean and aromatic, boasting a [sweet almond marzipan note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-almonds) that lingers into a caramelized sugar finish. Although on the sweet side, the Almond Champagne has a fresh feel that many people will enjoy. In the end, it isn't as overpowering as some may expect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunity for creating innovative and flavorful alcoholic beverages using plant-based ingredients. - **Allergen-free Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing alcoholic beverages that cater to individuals with allergies. - **Festive Flavor Combinations:** Exploration of unique and festive flavor combinations in alcoholic beverages for special occasions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity for beverage manufacturers to expand their product lines with plant-based and allergen-free alcoholic beverages. - **Hospitality and Events:** Trend in offering innovative and festive alcoholic beverages at holiday parties and special events. - **Culinary Arts and Mixology:** Opportunity for mixologists and chefs to experiment and create new flavor combinations in alcoholic beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Nut Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-brownie-almonds.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-sparkling.md) - [Sweet Holiday-Themed Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-diamond-almonds.md) - [Festive Almond Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-favorite-milk.md) - [Delicate Italian Sparkling Wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-sparkling-wine.md) - [Bubbly Wine Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-crush.md) - [Almond Pastry Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumb-couture-almond.md) - [Affordable Non-Alcoholic Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90-cellars.md) - [Celebratory Non-Alcoholic Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/society-de-la-rassi.md)