Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine
Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine is a 750mL California sparkling wine from Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, bottled at 11.0% ABV, made from French Colombard and Chardonnay by natural tank fermentation with pure almond flavour added and no oak — the winery's famed flagship sparkler, nicknamed the "OH MY GOSH" wine. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 11.0% (winery DTC sheet and bottle label; its 2025 portfolio lists 11.5% — see flag)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Semi-sweet flavoured California sparkling wine, non-vintage
- Origin: Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula Valley, California
- Grapes: French Colombard and Chardonnay
- Method: Natural tank fermentation (Charmat-style), no oak; pure almond flavour added
- Recognition: Gold Medal and Best of Class, California State Fair (rated 95, per the winery's tasting sheet); Silver Medal, 2022 Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition
The "OH MY GOSH" Wine That Built a Range
Wilson Creek is the family-owned Temecula winery the Wilson family built from land bought in 1996 — Gerry and Rosie Wilson opened the winery in 2000 — and this is the bottle it is famed for: the winery describes itself as the home of the famed Almond Sparkling Wine, a celebration favourite for more than a decade. The whole flavoured range grew out of it, after customers described mixing the Almond with fruit juices and flavours of their own. The almond character comes from pure almond flavour folded into a French Colombard and Chardonnay sparkler — no oak, all marzipan softness. Explore it on the Wilson Creek vendor page and in our sparkling wine collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the winery's tasting sheet: small, persistent bubbles forming a light mousse; clean, aromatic almond character with sweet marzipan dominating the bouquet and carrying into the finish alongside a hint of caramelised sugar; a yeasty quality, a fresh feel, and a crisp, refreshing close.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled. The winery pairs it with mild creamy cheeses such as Brie and Apricot Stilton, light chicken, pork or seafood, brunch foods like fresh fruit, crepes and souffles, and desserts from cheesecake and fruit tarts to truffles — and pours it for special occasions and romantic evenings. More celebration bottles are in our wine collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilson Creek Almond a Champagne?
No — it is a California sparkling wine from Temecula, made by natural tank fermentation. Its former name was "Almond Champagne," but Champagne comes only from the Champagne region of France.
What does Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine taste like?
Sweet marzipan and almond over a fresh, crisp sparkler, with a hint of caramelised sugar in the finish — semi-sweet and aromatic rather than dry.
Why is it called the "OH MY GOSH" wine?
That is the winery's own nickname for its flagship Almond Sparkling — the reaction it aims for on the first sip.
The famous one, straight from Temecula — order Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine online today from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.