Variety
Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Vanilla brioche, tropical fruit, and toasted oak
Bright, crisp and highly versatile, Kali Hart Chardonnay by Talbott Vineyards is estate-grown in the sunny vineyards of California's Central Coast, crafted in small lots for your pairing perfection. By co-fermenting different Chardonnay grapes of optimal ripeness and selecting unique barrels for the final blend, Talbott deepens the intensity and character of the fruit while building texture through aging. The Kali Hart Chardonnay is a crisp, vibrant wine with tropical notes of pineapple and guava. The juicy fruit characteristics balance undertones of vanilla bean with a lingering minerality finish, which makes this Chardonnay very food-friendly. Pair with shrimp scampi or herby roasted chicken, or bring out the Chardonnay’s bright qualities and layered texture with triple-cream brie, aged gouda, bruschetta, or grilled peaches.
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Talbott Kali Hart $ 15.00
Smith & Hook $ 22.39
Variety
tasting NOTES
cabernet sauvignon
Rich blackberry, cherry compote, and cocoa
Grown in the cool, coastal vineyards along California’s scenic Monterey coast, Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon slowly ripens to perfection, developing deeper complexity and layered flavors while retaining its vibrant, food-friendly acidity. Smith & Hook Cab is a showstopping choice for your holiday celebrations with family and friends. Soft and appealingly rich, this Cab delivers generous aromas of ripe dark fruit with just a hint of leather. The luscious, full-bodied palate brings a burst of blackberry, red cherry and plum balanced by well-structured tannins. Oak-influenced spices add texture and depth, a mark of the months spent aging on French and American oak. It’s perfect for dinners of short ribs, pepper-crusted filet mignon, hearty pasta dishes, and even matches dark chocolate desserts. Plus, it’s reasonably priced for a midweek indulgence — or a holiday get-together.
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2018 Château des Laurets Baron Edmond de Rothschild Sélection Parcellaire $ 94.99
Variety
tasting NOTES
Merlot
Stewed black cherries, blueberries, and toasted walnuts
Also featured in our “20 Best Merlots of 2025” list, Château des Laurets is an Edmond de Rothschild Bordeaux made from 100 percent Merlot from a single vineyard, 10-acre plot of 70-year old vines that embodies the vineyard’s attention to detail, using advanced techniques such as green harvesting and cold soaking the grapes before fermentation. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels, adding depth and complexity to its character. The wine is only produced in the best vintages to stress high-quality standards. This is an excellent wine for gift-giving or to break out for a truly memorable celebration.
Oak spices and ripe black cherries open on the nose, followed by a polished palate of supple, velvety tannins expressing dark fruit and blueberry supported by the rich, woody notes of toasted walnut and chocolate that come from the barrel-aging process. This sophisticated, structured Bordeaux is best savored alongside a festive meal — think herb-crusted lamb, truffle risotto, and aged, nutty cheeses. This wine is perfect for elegant slow sipping and impressing your family and friends.
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J Vineyards & Winery $ 50.00
Variety
TASTING NOTES
Brut rosé
Ripe raspberries, rose petals, and toasted almonds
Under the leadership of Estate Director and Head Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock, the J winemaking team always captures the unique, nuanced qualities of the Russian River Valley. Their Brut Rosé, a perennial favorite, is a beautiful example. An elegant, well-balanced sparkler, this delicious and delicately pink Brut Rosé is made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. It opens with the zippiness of ripe raspberries and rose petal aromatics before deepening into notes of fresh mandarin orange and roasted strawberries, balanced with a savory toasted almond note. It finishes with a bright and crisp minerality that makes for a versatile pairing for a wide variety of foods — from buttery lobster rolls to crumbly berry tarts.
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Rumchata $ 33.59
Variety
TASTING NOTES
Peppermint bark
White chocolate, dark chocolate, and candy cane
Fun. Festive. Positively pepperminty. This seasonal favorite combines the dessert-forward creaminess of the flagship RumChata with the peppermint flavor that gets everyone in the mood for celebrating. RumChata Peppermint Bark blends dairy cream, Caribbean rum, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and candy cane flavors. It comes in a charming bottle to boot, so it makes a great gift. Decadent, sweet, and minty, this liqueur is delicious on its own over ice, but is just as versatile as classic RumChata. Pair it with holiday cookies and pastries, or add a boozy splash to your coffee or hot cocoa before taking a seat by the fireplace. Making cocktails this season? RumChata Peppermint Bark adds a festive flourish to cocktails or minis: layer with other ingredients like crème de cacao, whipped cream vodka, coffee liqueur, etc, and you’ve got a winter wonderland in a cup.
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Chicas Divertidas $ 69.99
Variety
TASTING NOTES
Tequila Blanco
Cooked agave, orange peel, rosemary
Chicas Divertidas Tequila Blanco by Megan Thee Stallion is a smooth and crisp single estate tequila that mixes traditional technique with fresh perspective. Slow fermentation and double distillation result in pure agave flavor with a silky mouthfeel, and a crisp finish that lingers with aromas of rosemary, mint, pepper and green tea.
Need a stellar gift for your next function? Chicas Divertidas Tequila Blanco is the perfect pairing for every occasion. The ultimate BYOB, Chicas Divertidas striking bottle design turns heads upon entry. Lightly sweet notes of cooked agave and citrus compliment fresh, vibrant flavors from happy hour to holiday parties.
Enjoyed best when shared with friends and family, each drop of Chicas Divertidas is made to be savored.
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Chateau Peybonhomme-Les-Tours Le Blanc Bonhomme 2023 $ 25.00
Variety
TASTING NOTES
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Beeswax, grapefruit, pineapple
Château Peybonhomme-Les-Tours is a biodynamic estate in Bordeaux that’s been run by the Hubert family since 1895. The winery crafts wonderfully expressive, accessible wines like this great value Bordeaux Blanc. It’s an equal blend of the area’s two major white grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. The Sauvignon Blanc brings bright aromatics of zippy citrus, tropical fruit, and grass, while the Sémillon adds a deep texture to the palate reminiscent of beeswax or olive oil. This wine will appeal to Sauvignon Blanc drinkers, but provides a little extra body and complexity to match a heftier winter meal.
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Le Rocher des Violettes Chenin Blanc 2023 $ 26.00
Variety
Chenin Blanc
TASTING NOTES
Baked apples, pears, honey
After gaining experience working in Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, winemaker Xavier Weisskopf’s love for Chenin Blanc drew him to start his own project in the Loire Valley. In 2005, he acquired 22 acres of old vine sites in Montlouis appellation and founded Le Rocher des Violettes. This Chenin showcases the variety’s signature orchard fruit notes, brimming with baked apples, spiced pears, and a touch of honey. The rich fruit notes, autumnal spices, and mouth-coating texture make this an ideal white wine to have on the table for the colder months.
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Tement Sauvignon Blanc Sudsteiermark Kalk & Kreide 2023 $ 29.00
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTES
Grapefruit, fresh herbs, minerals
Located in southern Austria’s hilly, green region of Styria, Tement is a winery focused on expressing the region’s terroir through the Sauvignon Blanc grape. The Kalk & Kreide bottling is Tement’s flagship bottling, showcasing the area’s limestone (kalk) and chalk (kreide) soil types. It’s medium-bodied with bright notes of grapefruit, lime zest, pineapple, mango, and fresh herbs. For a group that can’t decide between the crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blancs of the Loire Valley and the ripe, fruit-forward Savvy Bs of New Zealand, Austria is the perfect middle ground.
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Âmevive Grenache Blanc 2024 $ 32.00
Variety
Grenache Blanc
TASTING NOTES
Peaches, salt, marzipan
Winemaker Alice Anderson and her partner Topher de Felice craft refined, balanced wines from across California’s Central Coast. They source this Grenache Blanc from Rancho Boa Vista, a certified organic vineyard and olive orchard in Santa Barbara’s Ballard Canyon AVA. The area’s warm climate leads to a ripe expression of the variety, with notes of peaches, lemon zest, and marzipan. A saline minerality lifts the wine on the palate. It’s rich and textured enough to enjoy while cozying up to watch a movie, but has enough acid to keep it food-friendly.
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I Vigneri di Salvo Foti Aurora 2024 $ 38.00
Variety
Carricante
TASTING NOTES
Freshly squeezed lemon, cream, volcanic minerals
For those looking for a wine to match a full-on Feast of the Seven Fishes, look no further than Etna Bianco. This bottling is primarily made with the region’s local Carricante grape, grown on volcanic, sandy soils. The result is a wildly energetic wine bursting with fresh citrus, intense minerality, and lip-puckering acidity (in a good way). The structure is balanced by a soothing creamy texture on the back palate. This wine can hold up to anything from baked clams with herbs to a buttery shrimp scampi or even a whole roasted branzino.
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Eva Fricke Kiedrich Riesling 2023 $ 45.00
Variety
Riesling
TASTING NOTES
Apricot, green apple, lime zest
Eva Fricke is a renowned producer in Germany’s Rheingau region known for making wines with precision and verve. This bottling is made with grapes sourced from a blend of vineyards in the historic village of Kiedrich. It’s a luscious, fuller-bodied expression of Riesling with rich notes of apricots, white peaches, green apples, and lime zest. With its bright acidity and intense minerality, a complex Riesling like this is always a great versatile wine to have on the holiday table.
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Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2023 $ 54.00
Variety
Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Lemon curd, vanilla, wet rocks
Chardonnay is the ultimate winter white. But you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a grand cru Burgundy to enjoy a complex, weighty wine. Morgen Long is a Chardonnay-focused producer in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Its flagship bottling is sourced from eight different vineyards across the region and fermented in a mix of stainless steel and French oak. The result is a wine that finds the perfect balance between crisp acidity and a rounded, creamy texture. It opens with notes of lemon curd, lime zest, and gentle spices. The back palate delivers hints of rich French vanilla and minerals.
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Montenidoli Chianti Colli Senesi Il Garrulo 2022 $ 24.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
Sangiovese
Cherry, leather, dried herbs
The Montenidoli estate, led by legendary Tuscan winemaker Elisabetta Fagiuoli, is perched on a high elevation site above the ancient town of San Gimignano. Though this area is known for producing Tuscany’s white wines, Montenidoli makes stunning expressions of Sangiovese as well. This is a lifted take on the grape, with bright notes of cherries and raspberries. There’s a savory layer of dried herbs, leather, and tobacco. While this Chianti will obviously pair well with any red sauce holiday occasions, it would play equally well with a roast chicken or turkey with butter and herbs.
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Weingut Wachter Wiesler Béla-Jóska Blaufränkisch 2021 $ 25.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
Blaufränkisch
Blackberries, raspberries, black pepper
Austria’s red Blaufränkisch grape is a wildly underrated holiday wine. It’s typically medium-bodied with juicy mixed berry notes and savory hints of black pepper and herbs. What more could you need to pair with a slab of turkey and a side of cranberry sauce? This bottle from Burgenland’s Weingut Wachter Wiesler delivers all of the grape’s signature fruit and spice notes, and for a great price.
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Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah 2023 $ 30.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
syrah
Black cherry, black pepper, smoked meat
Syrah’s structure and inherent savory, spicy notes make it a great pairing for meat-forward holiday meals like rack of lamb or prime rib. And this bottle from California’s Bedrock Wine Co. delivers the complex flavors of a high-end French Syrah for a fraction of the price. It’s made with grapes sourced from across Santa Barbara and Sonoma County and comes together to make a beautifully balanced wine with dark fruit flavors of blackberries, black cherry, and plum and hints of black pepper, licorice, and smoked meats.
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Forge Cellars Railroad Cabernet Franc 2023 $ 34.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
Cabernet Franc
Cranberries, green pepper, autumn spices
Forge Cellars produces site-specific expressions of Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir in the Finger Lakes. This Cabernet Franc comes from the Railroad Vineyard, which sits on the east side of Seneca Lake at an elevation of 720 feet and consists of silt loam and shale. The resulting wine pops with crunchy red fruit, dried herbs, green pepper, and autumnal spices. The medium-bodied wine has the perfect structure and flavor profile for holiday meals, specifically ones sprinkled with rosemary and thyme.
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Anne Sophie Dubois Fleurie L'Alchimiste 2023 $ 38.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
Gamay
Strawberry, cherry, earth
Beaujolais is always a popular choice for the holidays — and for good reason. While Beaujolais Nouveau Day (which always falls exactly one week before Thanksgiving) helps keep the region top of mind this time of year, it’s the cru-level wines that you should stock up on for the season. This bottle from beloved winemaker Anne Sophie Dubois delivers Gamay’s classic fruit-forward flavor profile, but with structure and finesse. Expect juicy flavors of strawberry and cherry with hints of florals and earth.
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Mas d'en Gil Coma Vella Priorat 2018 $ 45.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan
Strawberry, white pepper, leather
Priorat is often overlooked in favor of Spain’s hallmark wines like Rioja and Ribera del Duero, but the region’s deep, structured, Grenache-based blends make a compelling case to be included on the holiday table. This bottling from the family-owned Mas d’en Gil estate is harvested from the biodynamically farmed Coma Vella vineyard plot, which sits on slate soils. This revered site lends to an elegant wine brimming with juicy raspberry, strawberry, and cherry notes. Hints of white pepper and earth add to the complexity and a strong backbone of grippy tannins and acidity help it hold up to heartier dishes.
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Simon Bize Savigny-lès-Beaune Rouge "Aux Grands Liards" 2022 $ 113.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
PINOT NOIR
Cherry, clove, mushroom
While not every holiday bottle has to be an all-out splurge, sometimes it’s nice to enjoy an indulgent bottle this time of year. And red Burgundy is the perfect wine to savor around a table with friends. This bottling from renowned producer Simon Bize comes from Savigny-lès-Beaune, a village in the Côte de Beane known for its structured Pinots. It offers a great mix of fruit and earth on the nose, with aromas of cherry, clove, and white pepper. The palate unfolds over time to reveal layers of red berries, vanilla, and dirt-covered mushrooms.
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Jo Landron Brut Méthode Traditionnelle Atmosphères NV $ 26.00
Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Folle Blanche.
TASTING NOTES
White flowers, lemon zest, green apple
Winemaker Jo Landron’s vineyards are situated on the upper slopes of the Sèvre River near Nantes in France’s Loire Valley. While the estate is primarily dedicated to Melon de Bourgogne, it has seven hectares planted to Folle Blanche, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, which are used to make the Atmosphères traditional method sparkling. The accessible, well-priced bottling is the perfect way to start off a celebration with French bubbly without having to splurge on Champagne. It offers delicate notes of white flowers, lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apples.
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Stein Rosé Secco 2024 $ 30.00
Variety
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
TASTING NOTES
Slate, strawberry, watermelon
Dr. Ulrich “Ulli” Stein — a legendary winemaker based in Germany’s Mosel region — is known for his old-school winemaking methods and high-tone, mineral-driven wines. Stein’s Rosé Secco is primarily Pinot Noir blended with small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, all harvested from steep slate-based slopes. The lightly sparkling rosé makes for the perfect apéritif to kick off a dinner party, coming in at just 11 percent ABV. It has pops of tart red fruit like strawberries, raspberries, and watermelon, with an invigorating minerality running throughout.
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Domaine Pignier Crémant du Jura Brut Nature NV $ 36.00
Variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
Yellow apples, marmalade, hazelnuts
This biodynamic Crémant du Jura comes from the historic Domaine Pignier, an estate that dates back to the 13th century in the village of Montaigu. It’s made with 100 percent Chardonnay and is aged in the bottle for 18 months on the lees, giving it a rich, creamy flavor profile. It opens with aromas of baked yellow apples and orange marmalade on the nose. And the Jura’s signature savory notes come through too, with hints of minerals, soft cheese, and roasted hazelnuts. A luscious, complex alternative to Champagne.
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R.H. Coutier Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne NV $47.00
Variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
Cranberries, blood orange, minerals
R.H. Coutier is a fifth-generation family winery based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay in the south of Champagne’s Montagne de Reims. The cuvée rosé is a blend of 60 percent Chardonnay and 40 percent Pinot Noir harvested from their estate vineyards. The heavy percentage of Chardonnay lends to a crisp, acid-driven profile, with the soft red fruit notes of cranberries, strawberries, and blood orange from the Pinot Noir rounding out the palate. There’s nothing more festive than rosé Champagne for a celebration, and this is one of the best values out there.
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Mouzon-Leroux L'Atavique Tradition Extra Brut NV $ 78.00
Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Fresh citrus, sourdough bread, chalk
Winemaker Sébastien Mouzon is the ninth generation to farm his family land in Champagne’s grand cru village of Verzy. The winery’s entry-level L'Atavique bottling incorporates fruit from each of the estate’s 65 biodynamically farmed parcels. The wine is aged for 10 months in barrel and spends 28 months in bottle on the lees before disgorgement. The result is a rich, textured Champagne with aromas of freshly baked sourdough and baked apples. On the palate, bright citrus notes are lifted by crisp acidity and lively bubbles. This Champagne can easily stand on its own for a celebratory toast; accompany an assortment of cheeses; or pair over an entire holiday meal.
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Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV $ 70.00
Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
TASTING NOTES
White peach, crème brûlée, brioche
Ideal for an indulgent occasion, Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Réserve offers a richness and decadence that rivals wines that sell for two or even three times the price. It has a deep golden hue in the glass, and opens with notes of stone fruit and vanilla. The palate is layered with notes of freshly baked brioche, lemon curd, and crème brûlée. Plus, the festive bottle shape and label make it a fun one to pull out for the midnight New Year’s toast.
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Soter Vineyards Mineral Springs Brut Rosé 2021 $ 80.00
Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Jasmine flowers, raspberries, pastry dough
Located in the Willamette Valley’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA is Soter Vineyards’ Mineral Springs Ranch — a 250-acre biodynamic farm with 50 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir planted on ancient marine soils. A pioneer in Oregon bubbly, Soter has been making traditional method sparkling wines since its first vintage in 1997. This is an expertly crafted sparkling rosé. It has a floral nose with aromas of jasmine flowers and raspberries. The palate is bright and acid-driven without being abrasive, delivering soft red berry notes with touches of pastry dough and brioche. A stand-out American sparkling wine for those looking to represent domestic bottles for Thanksgiving.
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Cappelletti Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro $ 22.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
Amaro
Rhubarb, cola, candied orange peels
If there’s ever a time for a digestivo, it’s after a big holiday meal. Cappelletti’s rhubarb-based bitter amaro is a great approachable option for everyone to wind down with after the festivities. It offers bold notes of rhubarb, candied orange peels, herbs, and cola. It’s bitter enough to appeal to amaro enthusiasts without being overbearing for beginners.
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Mezcal Vago Elote $ 51.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
mezcal
Sweet corn, lime zest, melted butter
This unique expression from Mezcal Vago honors the importance of both corn and agave to the culture of Mexico, incorporating dried, toasted kernels of heirloom corn into the still with Espadín to impart its flavor during the second distillation. The result is a savory, spicy mezcal with notes of sweet corn and melted butter. A distinct expression to share with — and maybe even impress — any mezcal lover over the holidays.
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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon Whiskey $ 55.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
bourbon
Caramel, chocolate, coffee beans
There’s no denying that the colder months often call for whiskey, whether that be in a Hot Toddy, Old Fashioned, or in a glass neat. First launched in 2020, this bottling from Elijah Craig is made by finishing the brand’s flagship bourbon in custom-toasted oak barrels. This extra element adds new layers of complexity including concentrated sweet caramel, chocolate, and coffee notes. The warming, toasty profile makes it a prime candidate to enjoy by a fire.
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Glenglassaugh Sandend Highland Single Malt $ 60.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
scotch
Butterscotch, pineapple, saline
Bottled at 50.5 percent ABV, this Highland single malt brings a punch of flavor. It opens with aromas of caramel, butterscotch, and spice, and the palate brings deep flavors of tropical fruit and saline. Its rich, approachable flavor profile makes it a joy to sip with any crowd or give as a gift.
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Louis Roque La Vieille Prune Brandy $ 60.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
brandy
Prunes, roasted nuts, star anise
The tradition of enjoying after-dinner drinks around the table is sadly disappearing, but the holidays are one time of year where the custom lives on. Something you might not look for every day but screams “seasonal festivities” is the La Vieille Prune plum brandy from the Louis Roque in southwest France. It’s distilled from three varieties of plums and aged for about five years in oak casks. The result is a rich, nutty, energetic brandy, brimming with plum and spice notes to sip after dinner.
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Castle & Key Experimental Series Rye Whiskey Finished in Vino de Naranja Casks $ 65.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
rye
Chocolate-covered cherries, orange peel, leather
Aged for three years in new charred American oak and finished in vino de naranja casks for 11 months, this limited edition rye from Kentucky’s Castle & Key delivers serious richness. The flavor profile reads like a luscious Old Fashioned — even when just sipped neat — with notes of chocolate-covered cherries, leather, hazelnuts, and orange peels. If there were ever a rye to cozy up with on a snowy night, it’s this one.
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Dos Maderas Selección $ 70.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
rum
Figs, hazelnuts, vanilla
This decadent rum is made with liquid from both Guyana and Barbados. It’s aged for 10 years in the Caribbean before heading to Jerez, Spain, where it’s blended with the sherry-cask-aged Dos Maderas 5+5 PX. The solera treatment certainly comes through in the final product, with nutty, oxidative notes supplemented by jammy figs and vanilla. Rather than brighter, zippier white rums, reach for this rich, dessert-like expression for seasonal sipping.
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Jean-Luc Pasquet L’Organic 07 $ 70.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
cognac
Baking spices, vanilla, peaches
Pasquet is a certified organic, family-run Cognac estate using methods rooted in tradition. This 7-year bottling is made with 100 percent Grand Champagne Ugni Blanc grapes twice distilled on the lees in a 2,000-liter, gas-burning Charentais pot still. It’s aged for 12 months in 1-year-old 400-liter French Limousin casks and bottled non-chill filtered with no additives. It’s refreshingly dry and approachable in the glass, but still delivers a hefty punch of spiced, woody notes alongside juicy peaches and cherries.
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The Glendronach ‘Ode to the Dark’ $ 85.00
Variety
tasting NOTES
scotch
Coffee, black cherries, herbs
The Glendronach’s “Ode to the Dark” bottling is the richest, highest-ABV (50.8 percent) expression in its “The Master’s Anthology” collection. Its lush notes of dark berries, black cherries, coffee, chocolate, and herbs make it a wonderful Scotch to sip over a long night of watching holiday movies or catching up with old friends.
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Big Table Farm Laughing Pig Rosé 2024 $ 36.00
Variety
Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
Strawberry tops, orange blossoms, cherries
Brian Marcy and Clare Carver own and manage a 70 acre farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, tending to hens, pigs, cows, vegetables, and vineyards. They primarily focus on site-specific expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but we also love their playful Pinot-based rosé. It offers bright aromas of orange blossoms and strawberry tops and the palate brings ripe cherry notes. Bring this bottle to your Friendsgiving get together and you’ll be surprised at how quickly it goes.
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Amorotti Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2023 $ 45.00
Variety
Montepulciano
TASTING NOTES
Cherries, orange zest, smoke
Rosé isn’t always meant to be an easy-breezy apéritif. Some rosés — like the dark, concentrated expressions from Italy’s Abruzzo region — are just as deep and complex as any red wine out there. This Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo from up-and-coming producer Amorotti is a seriously savory rosé, meant to be enjoyed alongside a meal. It’s a stunning magenta color in the glass and opens with fresh citrus, raspberries, and smoke on the nose. The palate is full of juicy cherries, orange zest, and minerals.
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Forlorn Hope Queen of the Sierra Amber 2023 $ 25.00
Variety
Verdelho, Albariño, Muscat, and Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Pineapple, ginger, orange rinds
Forlorn Hope’s Queen of the Sierra Amber wines are crafted to showcase the terroir of its organically farmed Rorick Heritage Vineyard — a high-elevation site with steep limestone and schist slopes in California’s Sierra Foothills. The blend is primarily composed of Verdelho, Albariño, Muscat, and Chardonnay, leading to an aromatic, layered wine. It opens on the nose with notes of orange zest and ginger. The palate offers some tropical fruit notes of pineapple and guava, framed by grippy tannins. Bring this bottle to a holiday get-together with a group that’s curious about orange wine.
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Channing Daughters Ramato 2022 $ 26.00
Variety
Pinot Grigio
TASTING NOTES
Apricots, chamomile, baking spices
Long Island’s Channing Daughters winery often looks to Italy for inspiration. This Pinot Grigio is made in the Italian “Ramato” style, a popular name for the skin-contact Pinot Grigios in Friuli due to the wine’s copper-like color in the glass. This complex orange wine is well-suited for holiday dinner pairings, with aromas of brown spices, baked apples, honey, and chamomile. The medium-bodied palate brings dried apricots, citrus zest, and tropical fruit notes.
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EDITORIAL Hannah Staab
DESIGN Marcello Bevilacqua
