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Introducing the Holiday Season Wine & Spirits List
Annually, wine and spirits abound at Halloween masquerade parties, Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas soirees, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. Get a head start on this holiday season by getting libations, mixers, cocktails, garnishes, and glasses that will be a hit with your guests well in advance. There are iconic brands such as Costello Del Poggio that have been around since 1699. Conversely, there are contemporary, businesses like Spearhead Spirits Group owned by Chris and Damola and McBride Sisters Wine Company owned by sisters, Robin and Andrea.
Whatever your desire, this impressive and expansive holiday guide of exceptional libations will help you to check off all the right tasting and aromatic notes. This will result in smooth, rich, refreshing, and palate pleasing drinks. Get ready for galas and get-togethers that will provide the most memorable experience for your guests.
2018 Penfolds Grange, Shiraz, Vintage, Imported from Australia, $850, www.Penfolds.com
Beaulieu Vineyard 2020 Georges de Latour Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, $150, www.BVwines.com
Stags’ Leap 2019 Limited Edition Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, $120, www.StagsLeap.com
Bayab African Gin, Burnt Orange & Marula, African Rose Water, ETC., $35.99, www.BayabGin.com
Six & Twenty Carolina Cream, Blended with Bourbon, ETC., $28.99, www.SixandTwentyDistillery.com
Santa Teresa 1796, Single Estate, Venezuelan Solera Rum, $49.99, www.SantaTeresaRum.com
Black Girl Magic Sparkling Brut, Non-Vintage, Aromatic, Refreshing, $24.99, www.McBrideSisters.com
McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Pinot Noir, Cocky…, California, $69.99, www.McBrideSisters.com
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Natural, Individually Numbered, $38.99, www.StGermainLiqueur.com
Oxley, Cold Distilled, London Dry Gin, Small Batches, Numbered Bottles, $38, www.OxleyGin.com
BARCARDI Reserva Ocho, Rare Gold Rum, 8+ Years Aged, $34, Puerto Rico, www.Bacardi.com
Himbeere Vodka, Dietz Distillery, Fredericksburg, Texas, Rich Raspberry Notes, www.dietzdistillery.com
Sandy Springs Boutique Winery, Private Reserve Blend, Award-Winning, $30, www.BeerAndWineCraft.com
Noilly Prat Original Dry Vermouth, made in the South of France, $16.99, www.NoillyPrat.com
TAILS® Cocktails, Lime Daiquiri, Passionfruit or Espresso Martini, $14.99, www.TailsCocktails.com
Beringer Vineyards 2020 Knights Valley AVA Cabernet Sauvignon, $36, www.Beringer.com
2020 Etude Carneros Pino Gris, Aromatic, Tropical Notes, Classic, Rich, $32, www.EtudeWines.com
Bayou Rum Reserve, Crafted in Louisiana, 100% Copper Pot Still, $29.99, www.BayouRum.com
Dos Maderas Double Aged Rum, 5 Years in Caribbean and 3 in Spain, $29.99, www.DosMaderas.com
Sorel, Hand Crafted Artisanal Liqueur, Award-winning Caribbean Classic, $42, www.Sorelofficial.com
Vusa, African Sugarcane Vodka, Copper Distilled, Spearhead Spirits, $29.99, www.vusavodka.com
Filthy, Premium Garnishes and Mixers, Olives, Cherries, Margarita Mix, $20+, www.FilthyFood.com
Seagram’s Escapes, Jamaican Me Happy, Peach Bellini, ETC., $5.99+, www.SeagramsEscapes.com
Costello Del Poggio Strawberry Kiss, Refreshing, Made in Italy, $10.99, www.CastelloDelPoggio.com
Zonin®, Coastal Lemon Spritz from Italy, Sparkling Wine Cocktail, $16.99, www.ZoninUSA.com
Riedel Mosel Magnum Decanter, Optic Design, Versatile, Easy-to-Use, Iconic, $99, www.Riedel.com
Riedel Luxury Glassware, Elegant, Sophisticated Styles, Varietal Specific Stemware, www.Riedel.com
The costs for various glassware ranges from $28 for a single Merlot glass to $725 for a Winewings Decanter. The various intricate designs include Superleggero Champagne Wine Glasses, Sommeliers Bordeaux Grand Cru Glasses, Veritas Spirits Glasses, and Drink Specific Collection.
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