Robert's Holiday Picks! Below are some of Robert's favorite wines - perfect for you holiday celebration or gift giving!
Fun Holiday Wines...
Roederer Estate Brut NV $21.99 Medium-bodied and dry with rich flavors of toast pear, apple, citrus, and herb. Excellent with
appetizers, salads, soft cheeses, creamy soups, creamy pastas, and fish.
Montoya Pinot Noir 2007 $14.99
Off-dry and light with flavors and aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry with highlight of vanilla. Perfect with chicken, red meat, soft cheese, chocolate, and hors d'oeuvres
Oak Grove Reserve Petite Sirah 2007 $11.99
Medium body and off-dry with intense flavors of raspberry, black currant, blackberry and vanilla. Great with game, duck, red meats, and soft cheeses.
Masciarelli Rose d'Abruzzo 2008 $11.99 Off-dry and light with flavors and aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and cherry. Perfect with chicken, pork, fruit, salad, soft cheese, and chocolate.
William Hill Napa Chardonnay 2007 $22.99
Off-dry and full body with flavors and aromas of apple, pear, butter, vanilla, and tropical fruits. Perfect with shellfish, cheese, seafood, chicken - or all by itself.
Two Princes Riesling 2008 $16.99 Medium bodied and fruity with intense aromas and flavors of apple, pear, and mineral. Extremely food friendly - perfect with cheese, fruits, salads, turkey, fish, chicken, and pork.
Michael Sullberg Cabernet 2008 $11.99 Medium body and off-dry with intense flavors of cassis, black cherry, plum, vanilla, and toasty oak. Excellent with red meats, soft cheeses, roasts, appetizers and all by itself.
Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec Rose 2008 $12.99
Medium body and off-dry with intense flavors and aromas of strawberry and cherry. Ideal with spicy foods, cheese, creamy pasta, chicken and pork - or all by itself!
Oak Grove Reserve Chardonnay $10.99 Full body and dry with flavors and aromas of apple, pear, butter, vanilla, and oak. Exceptional with sharp cheeses, hors d'oeuvres, fish and fowl - or all by itself!
Ghost Pines Cabernet $21.99 Medium body and dry with flavors of black cherry, cassis, plum, anise, and cocoa. Perfect with steak,
soft cheese, roasted meats, or all by itself!
Veleta Tempranillo $9.99 Full-bodied and off dry with flavors of plum, cherry, spice, vanilla, and herbs. Perfect with sharp cheese, hors d'oeuvres, red meats, and chocolate, pork, grilled vegetables, & appetizers.
Domaine Chantenoy Menetou-Salon $23.99 A stunning Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire valley. Subtle and elegant with flavors of citrus, melon and peach with mineral undertones. Extremely food friendly.
Full-bodied and off dry with flavors of plum, blackberry, pepper, sage, vanilla, and toasty oak. Perfect with sharp cheeses, hors d'oeuvres, red meats, and chocolate, pork, grilled vegetables, & appetizers.
Da Vinci Chianti DOCG $13.99 Medium body and dry with abundant flavors of cherry, cassis, and red fruits with soft, round tanins. Enjoy with pasta, cold cuts, red meats and cheese.
Yali Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
Light, crisp and dry with flavors and aromas of citrus, honeysuckle, melon, and peach. Perfect with fish, chicken, most cheese, appetizers, and salads. Amazingly food friendly.
Yali Cabernet-Carmenere $10.99 A tremendous bargain! Black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, smoke and vanilla, with a lightly spicy, peppery finish. Perfect with steak, sharp cheese, roasted meats, grilled vegetables, and
chocolate.
Crios de Susana Balbo Syrah-Bonarda 2006 $14.99 Full body and off-dry with intense flavors and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum. Perfect with appetizers, pork, chicken, roasted meats, roasted vegetables, barbecue, sharp cheese, and chocolate.
Whitehaven NZ Sauvignon Blanc $17.99 Dry and light with abundant aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, gooseberry, currant, and mineral. Perfect with fish, shellfish, chicken, appetizers, salad, and cheese.
Frei Brothers Reserve Chardonnay $17.99 Full bodied and off-dry with flavors and aromas of green apple, orange zest, butter, and tropical fruits. Exceptional as an aperitif, with creamy pasta, cheese, pork, and roast chicken.
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio $17.99
Aromas of peach, lemon blossom and honey followed by flavors of apricot, lemon, fresh apple and tropical fruits. Perfect with salads, fruit, cheese, poultry, fish and pasta - or all by itself!
Frei Brothers Sauvignon Blanc $17.99
A rich golden-yellow with aromas of warm pear, nectarine, and tropical fruits. Zingy fruit flavors.
Perfect for cheese, fish, fowl, appetizers, or all by itself.
House of Rocland Ass-Kisser Red $12.99 Full-bodied and off-dry with intense flavors of b;ackberry, cherry, vanilla, anise, oak, and spice. Great with barbecue, red meat, sharp cheese, appetizers, and chocolate.
Da Vinci Pinot Grigio $14.99 Aromas of peach, lemon blossom and honey followed by flavors of apricot, lemon, fresh apple and
tropical fruits. Perfect with salads, fruit, cheese, poultry, fish and pasta - or all by itself!
Sacred Stone Master's Blend Red $11.99 Medium body and off-dry with forward fruit flavors of cherry, plum, and spice. Excellent with red meats, soft cheese, appetizers, or as an apperitif.
Martin Codax "Ergo" Rioja 2006 $11.99 Full-bodied and off dry with flavors of plum, cherry, pepper, vanilla, herbs, and toasted oak. Perfect with sharp cheese, hors d'oeuvres, red meats, and chocolate, pork, grilled vegetables, & appetizers.
La Marca Prosecco NV $15.99 Light, lightly fruity, and elegant with a creamy mousse and an expressive nose. Flavors and aromas of apple, lemon, white peach, and honeysuckle. Excellent with cured meats (melon & prosciutto is a treat!), fritata, salads, fruit, and fish. Perfect mixed with fruit juice for a mimosa or a Bellini!.
Foppiano "Lot 96" $10.99 Full-bodied and dry with aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, black currant, cedar, vanilla, and toasted oak. Great all by itself, or with red meat, chocolate, cured meats, and appetizers.
Port & Dessert Wines...
Roze's Reserve White Porto NV $17.99 Medium body and off-dry with flavors or orange, walnut, lemon, and vanilla. Wonderful aperitif or dessert with nuts, olives, cured meats, and dry cheeses. Traditionally served slightly chilled.
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port $29.99 Off-dry and medium-bodied with a silky texture and flavors of raisins, nuts, and dried currants. A continual best-seller. The perfect way to end an evening!
Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Port 375ml $19.99 Full body and sweet with intense flavors of chocolate, cherry, blackberry, and baking spices. Perfect by itself, with sharp cheese, and over ice cream.
Zind Humbrecht Clos Jebsal "SGN" '01 375ml $99.99 Full-bodied and sweet with flavors and aromas of apricot, nectarine, orange, orange blossom, and quince. Perfect by itself, with dark chocolate, flan, creme brulee, and bleu cheese.
Eos Zinfandel Port NV 375ml $24.99 Full-bodied and sweet with intense aromas and flavors of roasted plums, cinnamon, maple, hazelnut, chocolate, and coffee. Perfect with sharp cheese, chocolate (brownies are great!), or by itself.
Edmeades "Perli Vineyard" Late Harvest Zinfandel '05 375ml $17.99 Off-dry & full-body. Flavors of raspberries, cinnamon, and spice, with highlights of cranberry and coffee. Great with chocolate, sharp cheese,cured meats, nuts, or by itself. Excellent as an aperitif or for dessert.
Andrew Quady "Red Electra" 2007 $13.99 Medium-bodied and sweet. Flavors of cranberry, strawberry, apricot, honey, and orange. Great with desserts, salads, dark chocolate, and pate.
Robert Hall Orange Muscat $16.99 Light and lightly sweet with aromas and flavors of orange, citrus blossom, stone fruit, and ginger. Great with cured meats, sugar cookies, key lime pie, or by itself.
Chateau Liot Sauternes 2005 375ml $19.99 Light and sweet with flavors and aromas of lemon, orange, figs, honey, and citrus blossom. Perfect with pate, sharp cheese, custard, and roast fowl.
Justin Obtuse Cabernet Port 2006 (375ml) $18.99 Full bodied and lightly sweet with intense flavors of cherry, cassis, and raspberry with a spicy finish.
