A bottle of wine can be the perfect gift for any occasion, especially . But with so many wine preferences and options on the market, making a decision can be difficult – until now.
We’ve asked the knowledgeable tasting room staff at some of the most notable wineries across the West Coast what wines they gift to their friends and family to help get your personal list checked off in no time.
1. 2017 LANGTRY PETITE SIRAH ROSÉ, GUENOC VALLEY AVA
Langtry Estate | Middletown, CA
“This wine is a fun choice for a gift! It screams “drink me!” with its gorgeous pink hue and pairs wonderfully with all kinds of foods. Our Rosé loves spicy international dishes such as Thai or Spanish cuisine but really shines when paired with swine!” – Jessie Zielsdorf, Hospitality Manager & Wine Club Concierge at Langtry Estate
> Shop the ’17 Langtry Petite Sirah Rosé
2. 2016 FOLEY SONOMA BLANC DE NOIRS SPARKLING WINE, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Foley Sonoma | Geyserville, CA
“If you’re looking for the perfect pairing for a rich, salty Thanksgiving dinner then you want a Pinot. It’s a versatile red — it’s light, rich in fruit, and with high acid (which creates the perfect balance with salt). Pair one of our shades of Pinot with turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy… yum, I’m getting hungry!” – Rebekah Nelson, Hospitality Manager at Foley Sonoma
> Shop the ’16 Foley Sonoma Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine
3. 2014 LANCASTER ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY
Lancaster Estate | Healdsburg, CA
“The 2014 Lancaster Estate Cabernet is a delicious crowd-pleaser. Doesn’t hurt that it also took a spot in Wine Spectator’s Top 100!” – Greg Reid, Tasting Room Manager at Lancaster Estate
> Shop the ’14 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
4. 2016 THREE RIVERS SAUVIGNON BLANC, COLUMBIA VALLEY
Three Rivers Winery | Walla Walla, WA
“Our Sauvignon Blanc is light and refreshing; very people-friendly. The wine will go well with any appetizers. My favorite is pairing it with chevre and crudités with herb dip.” – Andy Slusarenko, Assistant Winemaker & General Manager at Three Rivers Winery
> Shop the ’16 Three Rivers Sauvignon Blanc
5. 2015 SEBASTIANI CHERRYBLOCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SONOMA VALLEY
Sebastiani Vineyard & Winery | Sonoma, CA
“Can’t go wrong with a Cherryblock Christmas! This wine has earned 96+ Points from Wine Advocate and is a highly-coveted bottle to have in a collection.” – Chris Puppione, Senior Manager at Sebastiani Vineyard
> Shop the ’15 Sebastiani Cherryblock
6. 2014 Foley Johnson Estate Meritage, Rutherford
Foley Johnson | Rutherford, CA
“The 2014 Foley Johnson Meritage is a great value that won’t break the bank if you have to buy multiple bottles as gifts. It’s also rich and fun to drink by itself.” – Kenny Koda, Senior Hospitality Manager for Napa Valley, Foley Food & Wine Society
> Shop the ’14 Foley Johnson Meritage
7. 2014 CHALK HILL WP FOLEY II CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CHALK HILL AVA
Chalk Hill Estate | Healdsburg, CA
“This wine was made with limited production and deserved to be only opened up on a special occasion, making it a perfect holiday gift. It can be enjoyed now or laid down and mature for future consumption.” – Senior Hospitality Manager at Chalk Hill
> Shop the ’14 Chalk Hill WP Foley II Cabernet Sauvignon
8. 2016 ROTH CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY
Roth Estate | Healdsburg, CA
“Our 2016 Roth Cabernet Sauvignon is made from select vineyard sites wthin the southernmost hillsides of the Alexander Valley. This wine is a true reflection of our passion for the grape – it’s bold, full-bodied and rich flavored with a great bang for your buck (get the magnum at $60 a bottle)! – Stephanie Culen, Hospitality and Sales Manager at Roth Estate
> Shop the ’16 Roth Cabernet Sauvignon
9. 2017 FIRESTONE VINEYARD ROSÉ, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Firestone Vineyard | Los Olivos, CA
“Rosé is a universal wine. Great for the holidays and housewarmings as it is friendly to all walks of life. The wine can be enjoyed with or without food.” – Linda Van Hook, Group Sales Manager for Southern California, Foley Family Wines
> Shop the ’17 Firestone Rosé
10. 2015 EOS RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PASO ROBLES
Eos | Paso Robles, CA
“The 2015 Reserve Cabernet comes in a magnum bottle size, allowing for plenty of Cabernet to be enjoyed with a house full of guests. The 2015 Reserve Cabernet has a nice earthy nose with tannins that have aged and softened nicely. The overall experience of opening a bottle of this size is a great way to welcome family and friends to a nice new home.” – Jesus Fernandez, Sales Associate at Eos
> Shop the ’15 Eos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
