What’s on our Wine Rack for the Holidays
If you don’t know what type of wine you would like to offer to your guests these upcoming Holidays, we rounded up our favourite wines to drink and enjoy this Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations!
First of all, this year is to celebrate that we are getting back to normal and share good times with our beloved ones, and what better than to do it with a delicious dinner and a good wine.
What’s on our Wine Rack for the Holidays, keep reading and discover the best options you can offer to your guests.
Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot Red VQA 2021
Source: Wayne Gretzky Estates Wines Website
Starting with a fruit-forward medium-bodied red wine, with notes of black tea, pomegranate, currant and spice linger. With a deep ruby red colour and a soft yet drying tannings give the wine great mouth-feel, with plum, cherry and sweet spice flavours. Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot Red VQA 2021
Bottega Gold Prosecco
Source: LCBO Website
Undoubtedly, a Prosecco is always included with its fresh, floral aromas of fresh pear, fresh pastry, cantaloupe and pear drops will be a great choice as an aperitif or for parties. It’s perfect for seafood, or turkey dinners.
Bottega Pink Gold Rosé Prosecco
Source: LCBO Website
Following, we have this Prosecco, pale salmon-pink; more than mildly aromatic, pleasant and easy to drink, delivering considerable breadth and intrigue on the palate in the category.
Unquestionably, a very pretty bottle to add on your table. Bottega Pink Gold Rosé Prosecco
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection
Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Source: LCBO Website
This wine has dry and fruity combinations along with flavours of cedar, prune, licorice, aromatic herbs and toasted oak. Definitely, a good option to try with a very good gourmet burger and caramelized onions.
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay 2019
Source: LCBO Website
On the other hand, we present to you this full-bodied California Chardonnay with tropical flavours like red apple, melon, smoky vanilla and stony mineral. Have it along with grilled seafood and chicken dishes.
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay 2019
Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2019
Source: LCBO Website
In addition to our What’s on our Wine Rack for the Holidays Guide, we have this wine made of raisined grapes. With a combination of fruit and acidity flavours like blackberry, black cherry followed by prunes on the broad palate.
Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2019
Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2020
Source: LCBO Website
Last but not least, to add in our list we have this Xavier Vignon full of blackberry fruit with an herbal freshness. Slight sappiness at the bold finish, but there’s so much fruit and concentration that this actually adds something to the wine.
Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2020
Trius Rosé 2021 – VQA
Source: Trius Wines Website
This Rose is the perfect option to share with your guests, it has a fragrant blend of gamay, pinot gris and syrah, with floral, red berry and herbal notes. Medium-bodied, with strawberry, cherry, and rhubarb flavours.
Porta 6 Red – Lisboa Portugal
Source: LCBO Website
An approachable and rich red that is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering and great with food.
Porta 6 White – Lisboa Portugal
Source: LCBO Website
A fruity and balanced white that is great on its own – will also pair well with Turkey and all the trimmings.
Joiy Sparkling in a can Australia
Source: Joiy
A prosecco style sparkling that’s a great stocking stuffer and perfect for that Holiday mimosa moment.
HaHa Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Marlborough New Zealand
Source: Haha
A Vintages release on December 17th – 500 cases available – A perfect ripe and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc – great as a hostess gift or for any gathering.
