Looking to impress a wine lover with a special bottle this holiday season? This list is for you – a roundup of gift wines that are well worth the splurge. There’s something for everyone here, including vintage Champagne, lovely whites, reserve reds, plus a special rosé vermouth. Shop in-store daily from 11AM to 8PM (closed Thanksgiving Day) or reserve online for easy pick up.
Cuvée Louis Tarlant Brut Nature 2004
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 100% Stunning. With hints of orange peel, apricot, mint, chamomile, along with delicate spice notes, this is a vintage Champagne that is both vibrant and mellowed by the passage of time.
Vincent Latour Saint Aubin Cuvee Thomas
White Burgundy at its best! On the nose, it has exquisite freshness with an accent of eucalyptus and lime tree. Its palate has a supple approach, opening with a full and fleshy mouth.
Mayacamas Mt. Vedeer Chardonnay
An iconic Napa Chardonnay, summed up in three words: texture, richness, focus. The wine opens with soft aromatics of white flowers, fresh tarragon, Anjou pear, tart pineapple, and cantaloupe. On the palate, there’s complex layers of lemon oil, mineral and almond, finishing with a flinty minerality.
Scribe “Ode to Emil” Sylvaner
Sylvaner is grown primarily in Germany and the Alsace region of France, producing elegant wines with high acid. From Sonoma, Scribe Winery’s Sylvaner is light-bodied, crisp and juicy, with medium acidity. You’ll detect notes of honeydew, beeswax, lemon and cucumber. Fantastic with seafood and veggies.
Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Montosoli 2012
2012 is considered a five-star year for Brunello, aka Tuscan Sangiovese. This special reserve presents a bouquet of fruity notes along with hints of wood. The palate is soft with persistent notes of fresh but ripe fruit. Ideal with red meats, roasts, game, and aged cheeses.
Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella ‘Rocce Rosse’ 2013
ARPEPE is a family of winegrowers that, for over 150 years, have been passionately devoted to the cultivation of Nebbiolo. This vintage is named after Arturo Pelizzatti Perego (ArPePe), the patriarch of the family, who was passionate about unearthing the bloody, iron-like flavor of the land of his ancestors.
Château Canadel Bandol Rouge 2017
A blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah from Bandol, a tiny appellation within Provence that is known for rich, peppery and meaty red wines like this one! There’s a beautiful balance between aromas of red fruits and fine, silky tannins. Roasted red meats and hearty cassoulet are perfect matches.
Fernández de Piérola Gran Reserva 2005
An excellent choice for any Rioja lover. Structured, full-bodied and powerful with complex aromas of well-developed dark fruit, leather, tobacco and black cherries. It has a rich, bold mouthfeel with perfectly integrated tannins. Pair it with rack of lamb, goat, veal and strong cheeses.
Central Coast Group Project Behind The Purple Door Syrah 2013
CCGP is a boutique producer of fine wines located in Santa Barbara County, committed to organic, sustainable farming and natural winemaking. Th Behind the Purple Door is rich, deep and luscious with a rush of blueberry jam, lavender, spice, menthol and black pepper. A lively, fresh finish.
Istine Rosé Vermouth
A delicate, well-balanced vermouth made from Sangiovese rosé, infused with a blend of botanicals, including wormword, elderberry, sage, china, gentian, mint and juniper. Try it on ice with a lemon peel or as your vermouth for classic cocktails like the Americano, Negroni and Manhattan.
