By: Ed "The Wine Guy"
We, the staff at Harney's, wish all of you happy and healthy holidays. We recommend the following wines for your enjoyment:
WHITE
GAVI DI GAVI LA CAPLANA, from the Piedmont, Italy: white wine with aromas and flavors of crisp apple, pear, and lemon zest.
DUBOEUF POUILLY FUISSE, France: 100% Chardonnay; full-bodied, perfect balance of fruit and acidity; floral aromas, and flavors of honey, pears, and nuts.
BIG FIRE PINOT GRIS OREGON: the creamier version of Pinot Grigio, in the style of Alsace, France.
RED
JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, France: higher end than the Beaujolais, fuller-bodied, and more complex; fruity, but dry.
BOGLE PHANTOM, California: always a reliable vineyard; a red blend, featuring ripe berry and spice, full of flavor (plum and blackberry), concentration, and intensity.
TENUTA DI ARCENO CHIANTI, Italy: medium- to full-bodied, very dry; rustic; red fruit flavors with a herbal hint, food-friendly.
MARINA CVETIC MERLOT, Italy: many of you are already familiar with Marina's elegant Montepulciano d'Abruzzo; this Merlot is more complex than your typical Merlot.
BERINGER KNIGHTS VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa: 2012 was a great year for grapes in California; this medium- to full-bodied wine has the classic Cabernet aromas and flavors.
WHITE
GAVI DI GAVI LA CAPLANA, from the Piedmont, Italy: white wine with aromas and flavors of crisp apple, pear, and lemon zest.
DUBOEUF POUILLY FUISSE, France: 100% Chardonnay; full-bodied, perfect balance of fruit and acidity; floral aromas, and flavors of honey, pears, and nuts.
BIG FIRE PINOT GRIS OREGON: the creamier version of Pinot Grigio, in the style of Alsace, France.
RED
JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, France: higher end than the Beaujolais, fuller-bodied, and more complex; fruity, but dry.
BOGLE PHANTOM, California: always a reliable vineyard; a red blend, featuring ripe berry and spice, full of flavor (plum and blackberry), concentration, and intensity.
TENUTA DI ARCENO CHIANTI, Italy: medium- to full-bodied, very dry; rustic; red fruit flavors with a herbal hint, food-friendly.
MARINA CVETIC MERLOT, Italy: many of you are already familiar with Marina's elegant Montepulciano d'Abruzzo; this Merlot is more complex than your typical Merlot.
BERINGER KNIGHTS VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Napa: 2012 was a great year for grapes in California; this medium- to full-bodied wine has the classic Cabernet aromas and flavors.