Cheers to the Holidays
It's the season for gathering with family and friends around tables full of stories, laughter, food, and of course, the perfect wines.
Planning holiday parties, family dinners, and friendly get-togethers can be overwhelming. But our wine experts believe that finding the perfect bottles of wine for any occasion doesn’t have to be.
Need a little guidance in the wine aisle? Look for our Experts’ Choice wines. Our wine experts have explored varietals, flavor profiles, and delicious pairings and recipes to make it easy to find the perfect bottle to pair with whatever dish is passed around your holiday table.
So, grab a glass and see what our wine experts suggest for the holidays.
Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon
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medium-bodied red |
Vanilla, oak spice, classic red fruit |
roasted pork, steak, mushrooms & roasted potatoes |
Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon offers distinct notes of vanilla and oak spice and is aged in American and French oak barrels. Earthy flavors enhance the fruit flavors in this wine, making it a perfect bottle to pour around any Thanksgiving table.
La Crema Chardonnay
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medium-bodied white |
Tropical citrus, vanilla, honey |
chicken, fish & lamb |
The cool climate means that the grapes spend more time on the vine, allowing for a deeper, more dramatic spectrum of flavors, creating a rich and nuanced wine. If your get-together begins with crab and shellfish appetizers or a cheese plate featuring Manchego, then La Crema Chardonnay makes the perfect pour.
Imagery Pinot Noir
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medium-bodied red |
Silky & fruity, substantial |
lamb, semifirm cheeses & pies |
When we gather with family and friends over the holidays, we spend time reminiscing about the history and celebrating all that is new. Imagery Pinot Noir represents the balance of the past and the present. Rooted in three decades of Sonoma Valley winemaking, Imagery embraces the traditional varietals while enhancing them with something a little outside of the box.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
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light-bodied & fruity |
Golden Delicious apple, crisp & dry |
pasta, shellfish, grilled fish & soufflés |
Santa Margherita’s signature Pinot Grigio is as full of authenticity and personality as any member of the family and it has a story to tell. The grapes are hand-harvested from Alto Adige vineyard in the Italian Alps. Its precious aromas and flavors are preserved through innovated and inspired preparation. All leading to the most important stop on its journey, your holiday table.
Meet our Experts
Wine category manager Patrick has a background in fine dining, where he found his passion for wine. He has visited numerous wineries and California is his go-to wine region.
Scott is a wine buyer who specializes in whites and sparkling wines, but in his leisure time he enjoys a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon with a full plate of chicken parmesan, pasta, and red sauce.
Tobi is a wine buyer who loves wines that have depth, but are approachable. Her advice on choosing a good bottle of wine is always to keep exploring new varietals that are comparable to your trusted favorites. Enjoy cabernet sauvignon? Extend your palate to Sangiovese.
Erik, a wine buyer, has tried wines produced all over the world. He loves big bold cabs from California to fresh rosés on a warm summer evening. He is always looking for the next great wine.
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