Cheap & Cheerful – under $18
Best Sparkling
NV. Ca’ Vittoria Prosecco Superiore, Brut, Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Peschi, Italy – $15.49
Citrus superstar. Party in a glass.
Best White
2019 Rodney Strong Upshot White Blend, CA – $16.99
Blend of Grenache Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and a splash of Pinot Noir.
Super fun. Sassy. Crisp and cool quaffer. Tastes very expensive.
Best Red
2019 Toad Hollow Merlot, Russian River Valley – $13.99
Velvet couch vibes. Yummy and smooth. Salubrious. Chocolate covered cherries and red roses.
High End
Best Sparkling
2017 Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut, Carneros, Napa – $49
Brioche meets young pear. Poppin’ off disco-style. Gorgeously balanced. Just peachy. Footloose ang fancy-free. Focused and fabulous. A citrus parade.
Best White
2018 Comstock Viognier, Russian River Valley – $42
Wonderful Winter Wine Land. Sexy and user friendly. Aromatic wonder. Lemon curd with peaches. Elegant and impressive.
Best Red
2019 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley – $61
Oolong tea. Fresh cherry tobacco. Holiday spice. It’s a stunner. Italian flannel sheets sprinkled with dark red rose petals. Inviting and enveloping. Elegant and impressive.