As the festive frenzy begins and the smell of turkey and all the trimmings fills the air, it’s time to talk wine! Forget the stress of finding the perfect pairing for your holiday table – we’ve done the work for you! From fruity, complex reds to crisp, refreshing whites, let us be your grape guides through the holidays. Kick back, raise a glass, and let these wines be the sparkling stars of your holiday show!
Bezel Pinot Noir by Cakebread ($31)
This fruity pinot noir from Cakebread Cellars in the Edna Valley in California will hit all the right notes with your guests. With hints of ripe plum, black cherry, raspberry, cedar, and baking spice, it’s the perfect bottle to feature on every holiday table.
Katherine Goldschmidt Stonemason Hill Cabernet ($30)
This wine from Goldschmidt Vineyards in the Alexander Valley in Sonoma, California is named after the winemaker’s middle daughter Katherine. This is a popular, complex, vibrant wine and is one of the vineyard’s best-sellers.
Elk Cove Estate Pinot Noir ($28)
This pinot noir from Elk Cove Vineyards in the Northern Willamette Valley of Oregon has bright cherry and raspberry aromas with notes of cinnamon and violet. Elk Cove is known for its estate-grown pinot noir, so you know this one will be good! The complexity of this dry red wine, with lots of layers of flavors, is a sure way to bring some sophistication to the conversation at the table. A wonderful food pairing wine.
Reata Three County Pinot Noir ($14.50)
This pinot noir from Reata is a red blend from three counties in Northern California. You’ll taste tart cherries and pomegranates in this medium-bodied wine along with earthy notes too. It will pair with a variety of foods on your table.
Hess Family Select Chardonnay ($11)
This bright chardonnay from the Hess Family Vineyards in Monterey County is a crisp, clean wine. It offers sweet and tart flavors of lemon and lime zest and ripe apple with tropical aromas. Like a good friend, this is a consistent and reliable chardonnay – and you just can’t beat the price!
Textbook Cabernet ($27)
Cabernet fans, this one’s for you! You’ll love this Textbook cabernet from Paso Robles. With flavors of dark cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, and even a hint of eucalyptus, it’s everything you love in a cabernet! And at just $22, you might need two bottles!
Josh Chardonnay ($11)
Josh wines always over-deliver on value. This bargain bottle is a delicate, bright chardonnay from Josh Cellars. With notes of citrus, honey, and peach with hints of oak, this is a well-balanced option for your holiday table…a crowd-pleaser.
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