T’is the season for gift-giving and who doesn’t like wine!

RED WINES:

MICHEL GUIGNIER Beaujolais 2015 |
Burgundy, France | $13 |
Who says you can’t drink red wine with seafood? Beaujolais will pair with any food and this wine is an outstanding value.

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 |
Alexander Valley, Sonoma California | $17 |
read more about this wine –> Alexander Valley Cab

CARPE DIEM Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 |
Napa, California | $21 |
Delicious Napa Cab produced by reputable house of Dominus whose flagship red blend is $200 and their 2nd wine, Napanook, is $60. Wine is made with juice from estate vineyards that is used in their expensive wines.

ABADIA RETUERTA Seleccion Especial 2012 |
Rioja, Spain | $30 |
Rated #12 Wine Spectator Top 100 2016  says “a polished texture carries harmonious flavors of black cherry, cola, licorice and mineral in this focused red. well-managed tannins and balsamic acidity lend this to a balanced structure.”

WHITE WINE:

TRUE MYTH Chardonnay 2015 |
Edna Valley, California | $16 |
Winemaker says “Displaying aromas of pear, pineapple, tangerine and vanilla this classic Chardonnay from the Edna Valley shows flavors of tropical fruit, with a hint of minerality and a creamy texture. Refreshing acidity keeps the wine lively and fresh from start to finish.”

DESSERT WINES:

BRAIDA Brachetto d’Acqui 2015 |
Piedmont, Italy | $21 |
Refreshing dessert or aperitif wine with touch of sweetness and frizzante, serve cold.
Wine Spectator 89 rating

SANDEMAN Founders Reserve Port NV |
Porto, Portugal | $17 |
This is not a high priced vintage port but it is a tasty complement for chocolates at dessert time.

WINE OPENERS come in a variety of sizes, designs and price. I recommend the basic “waiter corkscrew” used by professionals. Efficient, sturdy and compact – I have this corkscrew in every drawer in my house – Wineguys never have enough corkscrews!

Merry Christmas to All,
Bob the WineGuy