Cheap & Cheerful (Under $17.99)
Red
2021 Rodney Strong Red Blend, Sonoma County – Superstar. Succulent. Savory and Sassy. Lush. Party Pleaser. Impressive. Cocoa covered cherries.
White
2023 Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin black, Clarksburg – Classic quaffer. Crowd pleaser. Deliciously decadent. Lively acid. Sassy citrus. Crisp and a conversationalist.
Bubbly
Gruet Blanc de Noirs, New Mexico – Salmon/copper hue. Rich & toasty. Complex. Elegant and focused. Creamy vanilla like crème brulee, and pears.
High End (Over $40)
Red
2022 Tremolo Pommard Clone Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – Santa’s got a brand new bag. You’re your holiday dinner, the whole table will be happy. So yummy. This wine is full of goodness. Velvety vixen. Vince Guaraldi sits in with Trans-Siberian Orchestra… that describes how this feels on the pallet. Juicy plums from the Sugarplum Fairy. Sophisticated and sultry. A head-turner. Old World meets New World.
White
2021 Brashley Vineyards White Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley – Wowza. Decadent. Lively lemon-lime. Lemon deliciousness. Lemon curd. Hints of white flowers. Guava goodness. Exotic. Tastes like a ride through Burgundy. Rich and lasting, like Dickens. Seamless. Linear. Dances on the tongue. Ginger spice (not Mary Ann).
Bubbly
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut Champagne – Serious showstopper. Fine-lace stockings. Pale gold, fine bubbles. Dry and decadent. Deck the halls with it. Flinty and fun. Lingering finish. It’s a stunner. Polished.
