We recommend the following elegant wines for your enjoyment during this holiday season:
CLOS DU VAL CHARDONNAY
NAPA, CALIFORNIA
A more respected wine region in the world does not exist. Napa's wines, especially Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, are world-class. This medium-bodied Clos du Val Chardonnay offers many-layered aromas and flavors: pear, peach, citrus, with hints of vanilla and toast. A perfect complement to the traditional foods of the season.
LA CREMA PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST, CALIFORNIA
This Pinot Noir is highly concentrated. There is so much going on here. The wine exhibits aromas and flavors of raspberry, strawberry, plum, with hints of mocha and spice; and, depending on your wine palate, you might also detect cherry, cola, cranberry, black tea. Superb with lamb.
CHAMPS DE PROVENCE ROSE'
COTES DE PROVENCE, FRANCE
The Provence region of France has always been known for its rose' wines. It's only in recent years that the United States has changed from a syrupy-sweet, heavy version of rose' to the light-bodied, crisp, and dry style of Provence. Over the last three years, sales of rose' wines have risen over 40%. Mainly Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, Champs de Provence exhibits notes of berries, citrus, with hints of raspberry and mineral.