'The perfect holiday wines for every occasion'

It's time for the holidays. It's six weeks of family, friends and feasting, as well as a string of parties to end the year in a flurry of events. It's during this time that many people head down the rows of local liquor and wine stores, looking for just the right bottles for the holiday table. This can be a daunting task. To take some of the stress off of you, here are a few wine options that are perfect for a holiday meal, company party or gift bag.

Champagne:

Legras & Haas Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Chouilly NV - This new Champagne house, founded 32 years ago, is known for its exceptional bottles that reflect the beauty of the Chouilly region. The bright and refined flavor of this Champagne is perfectly matched with''light appetizers and rich dishes.

Rose wine:

Le Grand Courtage Très Chic 2020 Rosé - Rosé wine is a great choice for holiday meals. It pairs well with a variety of flavors and has enough structure and body to handle heavier dishes without going overboard. Le Grand Courtage is a winery owned by women, creating wines for women and supporting women's causes.

Sauvignon Blanc:

Robert Mondavi Winery 2021 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - Sauvignon Blanc has become an essential wine that has become increasingly popular over the past few decades. Known for its herbal flavors and light acidity, it is ideal for herb, cheese and vegetable dishes. Robert Mondavi wines are known worldwide for their balance and flavor.''This sauvignon blanc is made from grapes grown on a vineyard that the winery acquired in 1969 in the famous Stags Leap area. It is a beautifully balanced wine that is sure to please.

SHABLES:

La Chablisienne Chablis La Sereine 2019 - More and more wine lovers in America are discovering fine Chablis. Created in the northern region of Burgundy, France, Chablis is characterized by slightly less fruitiness and more acidity compared to Chardonnay. La Chablisienne is the vineyard's own collaboration that continues to make a name for itself with its elegant cuvées characterized by purity and minerality. This full-bodied wine pairs well with a variety of appetizers, fish dishes and slightly more refined dishes,''e.g., lamb meatballs.

Chardonnay:

Small Vines TBH Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2019 - Hardonnay is one of the most popular white wines in the world, especially in North America, and your holiday table should have at least a few bottles of this varietal. This wine from Small Vines is full of apricot and tangerine aromas, with a hint of buttery flavor that pairs well with mashed potatoes, casseroles and roasted vegetables. This wine is made by Paul and Catherine Slone, who have been following sustainable farming principles for 25 years, long before it became fashionable.

Pinot Noir:

Wiens Cellars 2020 Pinot Noir - Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world and has indelibly impressed the hearts of wine lovers around the world. This wine can be''Use at any holiday event and is great as a gift. This 2020 from Wiens Cellars, based in California, delights with fresh fruit flavors that show through in every sip and earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Red wine blends:

Castello Banfi SummuS Toscana IGT 2018 - As the weather worsens and the long nights set in, a more complex wine is often needed to round out a good meal. At this point, a red wine from Tuscany is ideal.

Orin Swift 2021'. 'Papilion

Want to impress your guests, create a festive menu or find a unique gift? Then the Papilion bottle from Orin Swift Cellars winery is perfect. It's a blend of all five varieties used in Bordeaux, and it envelopes with aromas of currants and blueberries that are perfectly balanced with a rich and persistent flavor. This unique wine label will spark conversation at the holiday table, and the origin of the name Papillon (which means "butterfly" in French) goes back to a moment in winemaker Dave Finney's father's life when he and his daughter were catching butterflies in the vineyard. It's the perfect bottle to gift to a wine-loving father this holiday.

Sangiovese:

Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2018 - Montalcino is one of the oldest wine regions in''world, and wines from this region are prized for their full-bodied structure and ability to keep for many years. For more than 400 years, Castiglion del Bosco has been making wine on its 5,000-acre winery farm, which traces its roots back to the 12th century. The 2018 Brunello is a wine made entirely from sangiovese, grapes hand-selected to create a deep and complex wine with notes of black cherry, red berries and a little spice.

Malbec:

Argento Single Block Malbec 2020 - Over the past few decades, winemakers in Argentina have emerged as a leader among the world's emerging wine regions thanks to the versatility of malbec. Introduced to the country in the 19th century, it was rediscovered in the late 20th century, sparking an explosion of interest in these South American wines. This wine from Bodega Argento''Features excellent fruit concentration, good structure and soft tannins, making it an ideal addition to any festive table.

Cabernet Sauvignon:

Kenwood Vineyards Six Ridges Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - This relatively inexpensive cabernet sauvignon from Kenwood Vineyards is the perfect wine for any holiday event. It pairs perfectly with rich dishes such as roast pork, lamb, steaks and most desserts, especially pecan pies. Kenwood Vineyards is one of the progressive winemakers in the Sonoma Valley, and its cabernet sauvignon features smooth tannins that gently intertwine with cherry and cassis flavors and leave a slight spice on the finish.

Stags' Leap Winery'\''s 2019 Limited Edition Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Sauvignon - the most'''popular red wine in the United States, and when choosing a few bottles for dinner or as a gift, it's easy to get confused by the plethora of options. But here's a hint: you can't go wrong with Stags'\' Leap wines. This is one of Napa Valley's oldest historic wine trails, and their winemakers have set the standard for modern cabernet sauvignon. This is a full-bodied wine with lovely texture and depth on the palate, with multifaceted finesse and a pleasure to drink.

The Thomas Collection 2018 - If you only want to buy one bottle for the wine lover on your gift list, choose this Baldacci Family Vineyards vinalitur facilities. Named in honor of Thomas Baldacci, father of winemaker Michael Baldacci, the 2018 vintage of The Thomas Collection is a unique expression of cabernet sauvignon from''Stags Leap District and Diamond Mountain District vineyard. It is aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak barriques created using Master Cooper Quinn Roberts of Tonnellerie Ô proprietary technology. It is great to drink both now and in a few years, and is sure to catch anyone's attention.