Drink them yourself. Share them with family and friends. Use them for a nightly meal or holiday gatherings. Give them as gifts. Or all of the above. These wines will save you money you can use for other holiday purchases (or more wine), all while delivering good drinking quality.
Make the Holidays Bubble with Prosecco
- Vincenzo Toffoli Millesimato Extra Dry ($14) fresh, tangy, citrus, peach
- 2022 Corvezzo Rosé ($17) organic, vegan, lively red berries from pinot nero
- Fiol Extra Dry ($16) floral, lemon, apple, pear
- Santa Margherita Superiore ($25) white flowers, citrus, apple, peach
Best for Food Pairing: Finger Lakes Riesling from Dr. Konstantin Frank
- Dry Riesling 2023 ($19) from vines planted in 1958, tart pineapple, fresh apricot,
- Semi-Dry Riesling 2023 ($19) from 1958 vines, subtle floral notes, bright acidity balanced with a hint of sweetness
- Célèbre NV Riesling Cremant ($25) méthode champenoise bubbly; medium sweet, apple, honey, pear
Something New and Different from France
2023 Gerard Bertrand “Trouble XP” ($25) these “Organic Cloudy Wines” are unfiltered (and vegan) for an experience close to tasting from the tank, a moment usually enjoyed only by those working in the wine cellars. Their bold textures and vibrant flavors draw you in. There is a white, rosé, and red, each based on grenache.
New Zealand’s Signature Wines Deliver
- 2022 Invivio “Sarah Jessica Parker” Pinot Noir ($30) savory, silky, warm spice
- 2023 The Icon Rock Signature Sauvignon Blanc ($23) refreshing guava, green apple
Friendly Reds from Australia
- 2022 Little Yering Pinot Noir Victoria ($18) tasty entry level wine; fresh, silky
- 2021 Xanadu Shiraz Margaret River ($22) fruit forward, supple, licorice, pepper
Sicilian Natives
Since 1824, Corvo has represented the finest of this unique island. The light, refreshing 2023 Grillo ($10), the lightly sweet, low alcohol 2022 Moscato ($14), and the rich cherry
2022 Nero d’Avola ($10) deliver quality beyond the price.
Rosé from Master of Wine/Master Sommelier Doug Frost
2023 Echolands Grenache Rosé Walla Walla ($26) crisp, lemon, strawberry, cinnamon
Red Blends: when the sum is greater than its parts
- 2019 The Paring ($25) supple Bordeaux-style from California’s Central Coast
- 2021 J. Lohr Pure Paso® ($27) cabernet sauvignon, petite sirah; jammy berries, licorice, cola
- 2021 Unshackled ($26) zinfandel, malbec, petite sirah, syrah, tannat, tempranillo; fruity, ripe, spicy
- 2021 Avivo Lodi ($24) regenerative organic, cherry, rhubarb, herbal spice
Low Alcohol/Low Calorie
- 2023 Bousquet LOCA Chardonnay ($14) 9.5% alcohol; organic, intense citrus, peach
- 2023 Bousquet LOCA Malbec ($14) 9.5% alcohol; organic, light, fruity, easy drinking
- 2023 Allegro Moscato ($12) 7% alcohol, aromatic, apricot, honey, apple, sweet
- 2022 Paso Verde White Wine ($25) 10% alcohol, grenache blanc, verdelho, vermentino, refreshingly spritzy, green apple, grapefruit, nectarine