The color is pale as pink ice and its bubbles erupt in a luminous lava-like flow, giving off a light strawberry floral aroma… yet this beautiful little sparkler from the Veneto region of Italy is dry — not the super sweet style many of us know. It’s the absolute perfect bubbly for Hannukah and Christmas, […]
Wines
Beautiful $20 Bordeaux for Holiday Roasts, Stews, Chops and Steaks
What we want in a Bordeaux is enough backbone to stand up to meat and yet a contrasting smoothness to make it a pleasure to drink. That combination often costs a fortune. That’s why we’re excited about Chateau Saint-Sulpice, at around $20 a bottle. The vineyard is a 100-acre property in the heart of France’s […]
Another Good Red Wine for Thanksgiving
From Faith — We just received word that the whole cluster Pinot Noir we recommended for Thanksgiving and is from Oregon is now sold out everywhere. Last night I tried a terrific Italian red that will go well with turkey and trimmings. It’s priced anywhere from $15 to $20, and it’s called Solane Santi Valpolicella […]
Special Host Gift: Pol Roger for the Holidays
From Faith and Alex Province — On special occasions, Champagne is a dazzling host gift, especially at the holidays. We just re-tasted Pol Roger Brut Reserve, the same sparkler chosen by Kate and William for their Westminster wedding. This one, $50-$60, exceeds our normal price point of $20 and under, we realize, but since the […]
A Perfect Thanksgiving Pinot Noir
It’s a juicy 2012 or 2013 Willamette Vineyard Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, around $20 per bottle. We tried it, on the recommendation of Alex Province, with turkey, stuffing, and the toughest challenge, cranberry sauce. It matched perfectly. Faith loved its fruit-forward pop as a sipping wine, too. At your wine store, simply tell them the […]
The Perfect Thanksgiving Rosé Wine, $20
Elegant, dry, floral, structured… it’s a winner as a host gift or as a Thanksgiving wine. The 2013 Chinon by Rene Couly in the Loire valley of France is made with ripe Cabernet Franc grapes, and is a bargain at $20 per bottle. If you’d like to order it, call ahead to your wine store and […]
