Think of it as kind of a mini advent for adults (who happen to love great wine)!
Purchase your complete pack, then join us daily for sipping and tasting.
Notes emailed out daily, and Zoom pop-ups and videos sprinkled throughout here and there for a fun interactive wine experience.
The fun starts on Monday, December 14th! #nopeeking
Purchase 375 mL (half bottles) or 750 mL (full size bottles) boxes of wine.
“Holiday Happiness” tab ➡️ “12 Days of Wino Christmas”
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Monday, December 14th, 2020
Stuhlmuller Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
Deep, luxurious layers of black cherry, black currant, sage, black olive, tar, tobacco and smoked meat. On the palate, firm, age-worthy tannins add structure and definition to the rich dark berry flavors, with good natural acidity providing length and freshness.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
Lubanzi Chenin Blanc
Swartland, South Africa
A wine that’s as beautiful as Cape Town itself. 100% handpicked Chenin Blanc grown in South Africa’s famous Swartland region. Made using a blend of grapes that come from a diverse collection of Swartland soils, with each piece of land putting its own mark on the final product. Made for those warm sunny days that don’t seem to end.
100% Chenin Blanc drawn from a blend of older, dry farmed bush vines & younger, drip irrigated vines. Its deep straw colour points towards both ripe freshness & complexity. The nose brings tropical & stone fruits first, eliciting thoughts of tangerine & lychee. The palate is round and fleshy, purshing forward lychee again, along with white peach, apricot & green apple, all carried by a touch of elevated acidity. There is Brightness & a slight hint of freshly baked bread throughout. the finish is long, soft & affectionate.
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
Gruet Winery NV Brut Rosé
New Mexico
Gilbert Gruet, founder of Gruet Winery, was born in Bethon, France in 1931. He grew up in a poor family, and began working at a young age. In 1952, Gilbert Gruet, along with his wife Danielle, dreamt of producing fine quality Champagne. Gilbert followed his heart and in 1967 created the U.V.C.B. (Union Vinicole des Coteaux de Bethon), a co-op in the village of Bethon.
In 1983, the Gruet Family was traveling through the southwestern part of the US, and while in New Mexico met a group of European winemakers who had successfully planted vineyards in Engle, near the town of Truth or Consequences, 170 miles south of the city of Albuquerque. After hearing of vineyards planted there as early as the 1600s, and learning about the specific climate and soil conditions of the region, the Gruet Family knew they had found what they were looking for. In 1984, Gilbert Gruet – whose Champagne house (Gruet et Fils) has produced fine Champagnes in Bethon, France since 1952 – made the decision to plant an experimental vineyard in Engle, NM. The plantings were exclusively Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Two of his four children, Laurent and Nathalie Gruet then relocated to New Mexico to begin their American winemaking adventure.
A beautiful garnet in color, this Rosé has a number of aromatics from simple floral notes to mouth watering strawberry all while maintaining a zesty acidity and delicate finish.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020
Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is made with 100% estate grown
fruit from all six of our vineyard sites: The Winery Estate, Mount Richmond, Five Mountain, Clay Court, Goodrich and Windhill. These sites are comprised of both Pommard and Dijon plant material, with multiple clones represented. Because we draw from vineyards representing all three of the major Willamette Valley soil types, we are able to pick and choose for different flavor components to make the best possible blend each year for our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Some people call this making wine “spice rack” style, we usually just call it delicious. Our goal is the perfect version of what we believe a Willamette Valley
Pinot should be: a wine with freshness of fruit, well-integrated alcohol, and great concentration of flavor
A multi-faceted nose of cherry, tobacco, violets and pastry introduces a wine with
great purity of fruit. Its fresh, rounded notes of plums, currants and fresh candied cherries give way to finely balanced tannins in this elegant, bright wine.
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Friday, December 18th, 2020
Glen Manor Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Virginia
Defined by its fresh acidity, bright fruit, and delicate minerality, our Sauvignon Blanc is lovely as an apérifit or pair with seafoods, cheeses, or lighter fare.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020
L’Ecole No 41 Merlot 2017
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
L’Ecole N° 41 is recognized as one of Washington State’s top producers of premium Merlot and this estate vineyard blend represents our best. The elegance and old world structure of Seven Hills Vineyard adds complexity to the earthiness and minerality of the basalt soil from Ferguson.
This serious and structured Merlot reveals intriguing aromatics of dark fruit, tobacco leaf, cedar, violet, and rose. Its rich texture is elevated by flavors of black cherry, peppercorn, grounded by Ferguson’s graphite minerality carrying into a flavorful persistent finish.
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Sunday, December 20th, 2020
The Prisoner Chardonnay
Carneros, California
The 2019 Prisoner Carneros Chardonnay incorporates New World Ideas in offering this aromatic and pleasing wine. By adding Roussanne and Gewürztraminer to this blend, they have added a cool nuance to it.
TASTING NOTES: This wine gushes out aromas and flavors of ripe fruit and chalk, along with an intriguing aromatic note. Enjoy it with roast duck with thin slices of orange.
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Monday, December 21st, 2020
Saldo Zinfandel (The Prisoner Wine Company)
California
Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice. The entry is rich, full, and scintillating. The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins.
85% Zinfandel; 15% Blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
Acantalys
Côtes du Rhône
The Cave des Vignerons de Tavel produces this Côtes du Rhône in the
Rhone Valley 15 km from Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its geographical position in the heart of the Tavel vineyards on the edge of the village is an indication of its deep local roots.
Eye : bright deep crimson red.
Nose : pleasing and peppery nose of red fruit.
Mouth : soft attack – a very enjoyable wine to drink.
This wine goes perfectly with grilled red and white meat, charcuterie, savoury tarts, fresh pasta, lasagne or cannelloni and cheese. It can be also enjoyed on its own at room temperature.
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020
The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
Aromas of black cherry and ripe plum are layered with vanilla and baking spice. Concentrated dark fruit flavors culminate in a lush, full mouthfeel and a lengthy finish.
Thursday, December 24th, 2020
Lodali Moscato D’Asti
Piedmont, Italy
100% Moscato (Muscat). Fresh, sweet and fragrant with floral notes. Apricot, orange, peach and honey aromas that flow onto the palate with light bubbles.
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Friday, December 25th, 2020
AR Lenoble NV Intense Brut
Champagne
Intense is a good description of this tightly textured and mineral-driven wine. Its fruit is subdued by the steely, tense character, although there are attractive hints of crisp apple and citrus acidity. The bottling is young and will repay several months aging after purchase.
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