A good wine is an occasion all by itself. Now, pair it with a big life milestone or something as simple as a BBQ and you’ve created something unforgettable. We’ve selected the six wines that will upgrade any event you have this year into a VIP experience.
SPECIAL OCCASION
Yellow Label Brut Champagne
Veuve Clicquot
When it’s time to celebrate any life event, a bottle of bubbly is in order. With a wide variety to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make sure you’re making the right choice.
Luckily, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne fits the bill perfectly every time. Offering aromas of apples, pears and ginger, this well-balanced wine will brighten up any party but knows not to steal the show. This luxurious Champagne won’t cost you an arm and a leg, but it will mark your special day with something extraordinary.
Region:
Champagne, France
Varietal(s):
Champagne, Brut
Food Pairings:
Makes a delightful aperitif
ROMANTIC DINNER
Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Whether you’re going on a first date or setting aside a special evening with
your significant other, there can be some pressure to choose the perfect bottle of wine.
While a Cabernet Sauvignon is always a safe go-to, this 2018 cab is the absolute cream of the crop. Rich aromas of black cherries and raspberries that were seemingly just picked off the vine will fill your glass as the bold flavors of dark chocolate and plum linger.
Region:
Napa Valley, California
Varietal(s):
Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairings:
Grilled tri-tip, pasta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto
SUMMER BBQ
Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2018
Two Hands
Having friends over for a summer BBQ? Be sure to grab a bottle of Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2018.
Hailing from the “Napa Valley” of Australia, this wine is made with Australia’s most popular grape, Shiraz. This full-bodied red wine is bursting with blackberry and plum with notes of oak, vanilla and peppercorn to finish. This wine will impress your guests with its buoyant personality. In fact, you’d better grab an extra bottle.
Region:
Barossa Valley, Australia
Varietal(s):
Syrah / Shiraz
Food Pairings:
Grilled steak, chicken, pork or lamb
SWEET TREAT
Quady Essensia
Quady Winery
When you have a sweet tooth, dessert plays an important part in any meal. Dessert wines can heighten the enjoyment of this essential course, amplifying the flavors and sweetness of dessert.
Quady Essensia is made with Orange Muscat grapes, famous for their spicy, fruity flavor. The aroma of orange, apricot and pear balances well with the perfect amount of acidity, leading to a clean finish. The delicious bottle can also be used to enhance a flute of champagne or as a substitute for liqueur in cocktails.
Region:
Reedley, California
Varietal(s):
Orange Muscat & Muscat Canelli
Food Pairings:
Chocolate, almond, peach and apple desserts
DINNER PARTY
Chaleur Blanc 2020
DeLille Cellars
It never hurts to have a few trusted wines on hand for those times when you remember you’re attending a dinner party just a few hours before it starts. The Delille Cellars Columbia Valley Chaleur Blanc 2020 is the perfect addition to your go-to list. This bottle will give hints of pears, peaches and apples followed by citrusy notes of lemon and grapefruit.
Fresh, elegant and unique, this wine choice will delight the dinner party hosts and guests… and might even get you invited over more often.
Region:
Columbia Valley, Washington
Varietal(s):
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Food Pairings:
Seafood, chicken, green vegetables
RELAXING BY THE POOL
Summer in a Bottle Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021
Wolffer
Best served chilled, rosé is always a perfect summertime drink. If you haven’t picked up a bottle in a while, you might be surprised at the number of options to choose from. But, among all the various shades of pink that line the shelves, there is one bottle that makes for an easy decision.
The name says it all: Summer in a Bottle Côtes de Provence. This vibrant wine is abundant with tangerine, citrus, peach and floral aromas that encapsulate all the magic of summer. With a careful balance of playful and elegant, you’ll be transported to the rolling vineyards and endless lavender fields of the iconic Provence region.
Be sure to keep a bottle on hand for a rainy or snowy day when you could use a little taste of summertime.
Region:
Provence, France
Varietal(s):
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Vermentino (Rolle)
Food Pairings:
Serve chilled with seafood, poultry, charcuterie, bouillabaisse
No matter what the occasion, a well-chosen wine can amplify the enjoyment of the moment, making dishes more divine and adding sparkle to celebrations. These remarkable wines are must to add to your cellar in preparation for just the right moment. Which wine will you try first?
