As the holidays near, many feasts and get-togethers are sure to come, and with all these festivities, of course, some wine is needed to complete the meal and add a touch of class to any celebration. But instead of just bringing the same wine in every single one, each kind of party should have a wine appropriately paired with it. As is the same for gifting, a wine should reflect the person you’re giving it to for a personal touch.
Thankfully, our good friends at Estate Wine have curated a holiday guide for every kind of wine you can gift this Christmas. From the sparkling to reds, traditional and the new, this list will surely have something for every kind of wine drinker.
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For Celebrations
Nothing symbolizes a festive feel like a good bottle of sparkling wine. This choice will sure charge up any event whether it’s with some old friends or shared with family.
What to Get:
NV Prosecco, Treviso, Brut Spumante, Masottina 2010
The Wine Merchant’s Range English Sparkling Wine
NV Berry Bros. & Rudd, Cremant de Limoux, Antech-Limoux
NV Hambledon, Classic Cuvée, Sparkling, Hampshire
NV Anthonij Rupert, L’Ormarins Brut Classique
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For the Lush
For a touch of decadence, Estate Wine’ newly launched Champagne Pommery is perfect gift or pairing for any opulent feast with its elegant taste.
What to Get:
Champagne Pommery Brut Royal
Champagne Pommery Brut Rosé Royal
Champagne Pommery Grand Cru Royal
Champagne Vranken Diamant Brut
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For the Regal
With two Royal Warrants from Queen Elizabeth II herself and her son the Prince of Wales, Berry Bros. & Rudd is a staple bottle at many royalty events. These wines have a refined and elevating taste that is fit for any king or queen.
What to Get:
2013 Chablis, Domaine du Colombier
2016 Grüner Veltliner Weingeberge, Federspiel, Nikolaihof
2017 The Wine Merchant’s Range Provence Rosé
2013 The Wine Merchant’s Range Chianti
2015 The Wine Merchant’s Range Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2015 Sauternes by Ch. Climens (350mL)
NV Fino by Bodegas Emilio Lustau
NV Amontillado by Bodegas Emilio Lustau
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For Mon Amour
No other color represents the holidays best such as red, these fine red wines from Bordeaux are best paired with a warm feast with loved ones.
What to Get:
2014 Fleur de Clinet, Pomerol , Chateau Client
2012 Baron de Brane, Margaux
2011 Duluc de Branaire-Ducru, St. Julien, Bordeaux
2014 Echo de Lynch Bages, Pauillac
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For the Purist
DuMOL wines are known for their attention to detail and highlighting the pure flavor of the vineyard their wines are grown from. A favourite at former US President Obama’s presidential dinners, these wines are the peak of refined quality.
What to Get:
2015 DuMOL, Clare Hyde Vineyard Clare, Chardonnay
2015 DUMOL, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay
2015 DuMOL, Lia, Viognier
2014 DuMOL, Montecillo Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
2015 DUMOL, Wildrose Vineyard Aidan, Pinot Noir
2016 DuMOL, Highland Divide, Pinot Noir
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For the Environmentalist
As is the call for sustainability in today’s time, so must winery’s adapt to the call for environmental responsibility in their wine making process. Producing organic wines since 1989, Frog’s Leap wines will surely add a green touch to your Christmas.
What to Get:
2017 Frog’s Leap Winery, Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford
2016 Frog’s Leap Winery, Chardonnay Napa Valley
2015 Frog’s Leap Winery, Merlot
2016 Frog’s Leap Winery, Zinfandel
2015 Frog’s Leap Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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For the Adventurous
If a new distinct flavor is what you’re seeking, South African wines are a definite must-try. Mullineux wines have a unique flavour that takes you on an adventure unlike any wine before it.
What to Get:
2016 Mullineux, Kloof Street, Chenin Blanc, Swartland
2017 Mullineux White Old Vines, Swartland
2016 Mullineux Kloof Street Red, Swartland
2015 Mullineux Syrah, Swartland
Estate Wine is located at Ground Floor, Republic Glass Building, 1229, 196 Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila. For orders and inquires, contact +632-8-804-5028 or through their website here.
