Making the Most of the Holidays
by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
The holidays are a wonderful time for celebration and gratitude. We can help you make the most of your holidays by recommending wines that match the activities you share with family and friends. To ensure that each of your holiday gatherings is a success, we’ve selected wines with high ratings from experts, and exceptional quality to price ratio. Don’t stress over the wine choice this season – simply follow our buying guide to confidently serve your family and friends.
Wine Lover – Hunger Fighter
You’re already a Wine Lover—it’s time to become a Hunger Fighter. For each bottle purchased from this selection of wines, one meal is donated to an area food bank.* Look for the "Wine Lover. Hunger Fighter." display at your local wine shop, upload your receipt, and feed a hungry person in your area. Find retailers offering these or other featured wines at WineLoverHungerFighter.com
* Must be 21 years or older. From 9/1/16 to 12/31/16 for every bottle of Brancaia, Frei Brothers, Ghost Pines, Louis M. Martini, MacMurray Estate, and William Hill Estate wine purchased from a participating retailer in the 50 US/DC with an uploaded receipt, or for participation in program activities, the featured wineries will donate a meal to Kick Hunger Challenge regional food banks. Max donation is $50,000. Void where prohibited.
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2013 Ghost Pines Red Blend
"This upscale, heady, rich wine...offers meaty, peppery black cherry and blackcurrant fruit...broad, savory...lush wine."
2013 Brancaia Tre
"Lots of vivid spice, meat and darkberry fruit. Full body, fine tannins and bright acidity."
2013 Mac Murray Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
"...notes of forest floor, cola and red cherry, with medium weight and intensity on the palate...a gem for the price."
2013 William Hill Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay
"Aromas of orange blossom and jasmine intoxicate on the entry of this delightful wine..."
2013 Louis M Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
"...nicely balanced, currant and red berry fruit flavors..."
2014 Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Chardonnay
"Elegant white peach, honeysuckle and a touch of tropical fruit...mid-weight, moderately endowed, crisp, zesty Chardonnay."