Holiday Wines
A champagne toast, a glass of the right late-harvest dessert wine, a luscious port to finish a meal...these wines all add a certain touch that makes an occasion. Great as gifts, or treats for yourself. Here are a few that we recommend:
Holiday Table Wines
Matching wine to the traditional or eclectic holiday meal is limited only to the imagination. Here are a few of our selections that are well-suited to holiday meals. There are many more options; don't hesitate to ask!
2007 Wines of Substance Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington $18
2006 Yellow Hawk Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, Washington $18
2006 Château La Fleur de Jaugue St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France $24
2007 Alloro Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon $20
2007 Filippo Gallino Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy $16
2004 Laurence Féraud Gigondas, Rhône Valley, France $22
2006 Robert Karl Claret, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington $20
2007 Lost River Rainshadow, Columbia Valley, Washington $15
2008 Commanderie de la Bargemone Rosé, Coteaux d'Aix Provence, France $16
2008 J. Scott Roussanne, Columbia Valley, Washington $16
2007 Roc de Châteauvieux Pinot Noir, Loire Valley, France $13
Champagne/Sparkling Wines
Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit more than a bubbly glass of Champagne!
NV P. Louis Martin Brut, Champagne, France $30
NV Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé, France $20
NV Gruet Brut Blanc de Noirs, New Mexico $15
NV Mont Marçal Brut Cava, Spain $14
NV Riondo Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy $14
NV Pierre Boniface Brut de Savoie, France $18
Port/Dessert Wines
It's the time of year to indulge in some soul-warming, rich ports and dessert wines. They are perfect for lingering with over that holiday meal.
2005 Château Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes, Bordeaux, France $25
2001 Gould Campbell Late Bottled Vintage Port, Oporto, Portugal $18
2001 Dow Quinta Senhora de Ribeira, Oporto, Portugal $38
1994 Kopke Colheita Tawny Port, Oporto, Portugal $40
2008 Cooper Mountain Pinot Blanc Vin Glace, Willamette Valley, OR (375ml) $20
2008 Vietti Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy $15