Looking for suggestions for holiday gift wines? Here’s an excerpt from an excellent post Booquet picked up from the Sacramento Bee:
2007 MacRostie “Wildcat Mountain Vineyard” Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast: hint of toasted oak, rich and lush, with flavors of peaches and mangoes, creamy and smooth; $35.
2007 Arrowood Viognier, “Saralee’s Vineyard,” Russian River Valley: hint of oak, flavors of tart limes and ripe apricots, big and rich, intensely fruity; $30.
2008 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand: crisp, powerfully fruity, classic New Zealand gooseberry and mineral flavors; $23.
2007 Wilson “Sawyer Vineyard” Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley: rich and fruity, with red raspberry and cinnamon flavors, soft tannin; $32.
2007 Sanford Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills: black plums, anise and herbs; rich and spicy; $40.
2006 Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley: big and rich, with black cherry and licorice flavors, smooth, long finish; $40.
Get more recommendations by reading the entire post on RecipeWizard.