Our favourite sommelier tells how to stock up for the holidays.
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Table Red
This beautiful Pinot Noir is well-priced and a must-have for the holidays. It’s filled with the aromas and flavours of cherries, blueberries and red plums along with hints of smoke and black tea.
MacMurray Ranch, Sonama Coast, Pinot Noir, California ($19-25*) |
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Make a Statement
If you’re looking for a bigger red with a bit of bite then this is the bottle for you. This wine is a deep garnet colour and offers a glass filled with black plums, blackberries, hints of vanilla, and classic notes of white and green pepper.
Casa Lapostolle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile ($15-20*) |
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Chef’s Choice
This white is so food-friendly you’ll want to keep it in the house all year round. With a medium body and rich flavours of apples, pears and a hint of peach this wine is a definite crowd-pleaser.
Pierre Sparr, Pinot Gris, Reserve Aoc, Alsace, France ($18-25*) |
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Party Pour
This is a fabulous white wine for simple sipping or enjoying with food. It’s great for a cocktail party as it shows the fresh flavours of peaches and apricots without being too sweet or too oaky.
Yalumba, Viognier, Australia ($22-27*) |
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Festive Sparkler
A sparkling wine is a must have – especially during the holiday season. This wine is fresh and light; it’s guaranteed to bring a festive feel to your occasion.
Canella, Prosecco di Conegliano, Italy ($19-24*) |
*Note: Prices may vary by province and retailer.
Renowned as Western Canada's favourite sommelier and fast-becoming a national name, Erin Rosar is the creator of 'Wine in the Kitchen' and founder of WG Wines based in Calgary, where she goes by the alter ego of Wine Girl (WG). She’s also an instructor with the International Sommelier Guild and is a recognized sommelier with the Court of Masters Sommeliers out of London, England.
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