~ Be sure to have plenty of Champagne and Sparkling Wine for holiday parties. Everyone loves the bubbles this time of year!
~ Stock up on both red and white wines to cover the likes of all of your guests.
~ Don’t overspend! $10 – $20 a bottle is just fine for holiday entertaining.
~ It’s okay to choose classic wines that most people know about but entertaining at your home is a fabulous opportunity to introduce your guests to new wines.
~ Use ice buckets for white and sparkling wines to spruce up your presentation!
~ Remember, holiday parties are about friends, chatter and good cheer!
Champagne/Sparkling Wine
Chandon Sparkling Wine Brut Classic ~ $11.99 to $15.99
La Marca Prosecco Di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene ~ $14.00 to $17.00
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige ~ $14.99 to $19.99
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brut ~ $19.99 to $24.99
Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut Cava ~ $11.99
White Wine
Conundrum White Table Wine ~ $18.99 to $22
La Crema Chardonnay ~ $14.99 to $19.99
Frog’s Leap Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ~ $15.99 to $18.00
Zero One Vintners Golden Delicious Riesling ~ $11.99 to $16.00
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier ~ $12.99
Red Wine
Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon ~ $19.99
Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir ~ $18.99
Chateau Pesquie Cuvee des Terrasses Cotes du Ventoux Rouge (Red Rhone Blend) ~ $11.99 to $14.00
Alamos Malbec ~ $8.99
Donovan-Parke Pinot Noir ~ $9.99 to $14.99
Bogle Phantom (Zinfandel/Petite Sirah/Mourvèdre) $16.99 to $19.99
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