Look at your calendar for November and December. Do you see what we see? Holidays. Office parties. Open houses. Drop-ins. Stop-bys. Tree trimmings. Countdowns. And these are just the occasions you know about. Never fear. Our wine experts, including Master Sommelier Devon Broglie, have chosen 24 top wines so your season can be tops. Hear that? That’s the sound of a cork popping. Read on.
Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.
Look at your calendar for November and December. Do you see what we see? Holidays. Office parties. Open houses. Drop-ins. Stop-bys. Tree trimmings. Countdowns. And these are just the occasions you know about. Never fear. Our wine experts, including Master Sommelier Devon Broglie, have chosen 24 top wines so your season can be tops. Hear that? That’s the sound of a cork popping. Read on.
Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.
Cloudveil | Pinot Gris
Pair with girls’ night gift wrapping.
Tasting notes: peachy, floral.
Food pairings: antipasto and goat cheeses.
Criterion | Sauvignon Blanc
Pair with a few of your favorite things.
Tasting notes: ruby red grapefruit, minty.
Food pairings: Indian and Mexican dishes.
Frey | Sun & Rain | Organic Chardonnay
Pair with ugly sweater parties.
Tasting notes: lemon curd, marmalade.
Food pairings: salmon and pappardelle primavera.
Rombauer | Sauvignon Blanc
Pair with nine ladies dancing.
Tasting notes: amplified passion fruit, key lime.
Food pairings: rolled sushi and Thai food.
Les Pierres Grises | Saint-Véran
Pair with over-the-river-and-through-the-woods.
Tasting notes: green apple, lemon citrus.
Food pairings: cream-based dishes and autumnal veggies.
Innovación | Malbec-Syrah Rosé
Pair with winter wonderlanding.
Tasting notes: cherry, pepper spices.
Food pairings: ham and a maple-bourbon glaze.
Georges Duboeuf | Beaujolais Nouveau
Pair with mistletoe. Lots of mistletoe.
Tasting notes: lively, fresh, fun.
Food pairings: colorful salads and charcuterie.
Georges Duboeuf | Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé
Pair with chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
Tasting notes: juicy, tart.
Food pairings: mild cheese and fish tacos.
Upper Left | Merlot
Pair with tree trimming. And untrimming.
Tasting notes: plum, hint of dark chocolate.
Food pairings: pork and mushroom risotto.
Cala | Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair with o’tannin-baum.
Tasting notes: black currant, spices.
Food pairings: hanger steaks and hearty stews.
Adelsheim | Pinot Noir
Pair with “put another log on the fire.”
Tasting notes: smooth strawberry flavor.
Food pairings: apple-brined, hickory-smoked turkey.
Poggio Anima | Belial Sangiovese
Pair with reindeer games.
Tasting notes: tart cherry, lavender.
Food pairings: aged parmesan and roasted eggplant.
Caves de Rasteau | Les Peyrières | Rasteau Rhone
Pair with late-night online shopping.
Tasting notes: licorice, berry, silky finish.
Food pairings: strong cheeses and stews.
Giné Giné | Priorat D.O.Q
Pair with “they’re staying for how long?”
Tasting notes: blackberry, clove.
Food pairings: meaty fish and paella.
Presto | Prosecco
Pair with making your holiday playlist.
Tasting notes: fruity apple, peach.
Food pairings: ceviche or plant-based pastas.
Presto | Sparkling Rosé
Pair with rockin’ around the Christmas tree.
Tasting notes: peachy, watermelon.
Food pairings: light apps and grilled seasonal veggies.
De Chanceny | Crémant De Loire Brut
Pair with fa-la-la-la-la-ing.
Tasting notes: bubbly floral finish.
Food pairings: parmesan cheese and raw oysters.
De Chanceny | Crémant De Loire Brut Rosé
Pair with not-so-silent nights.
Tasting notes: raspberry, herbal bubbles.
Food pairings: smoked trout and grilled figs.
Jacques Bardelot | Champagne Brut
Pair with “It’s snowing! It’s snowing!”
Tasting notes: apple, lemony.
Food pairings: scampi and scallops.
Jacques Bardelot | Champagne Rosé
Pair with hosting. And ghosting.
Tasting notes: red fruits, Asian spices.
Food pairings: creamy cheeses and lobster.
J. Lassalle | Champagne Brut Premier Cru
Pair with decking the halls.
Tasting notes: crisp apple, rich finish.
Food pairings: creamy risotto and Asian dishes.
Madame Liberté | Brut
Pair with “some assembly required.”
Tasting notes: bright citrus, mineral notes.
Food pairings: truffle popcorn and crab cakes.
Madame Liberté | Sparkling Rosé
Pair with a corncob pipe and a button nose.
Tasting notes: rich berries, floral finish.
Food pairings: prosciutto-wrapped melon.
Grace Hale | Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Pair with creating traditions of your own.
Tasting notes: citrus, gooseberry.
Food pairings: shrimp apps and pan-seared fish.