Holiday Wines
DECEMBER 2023
Here are some fun holiday picks including whites, reds, bubbly & dessert wines. Stop by and have a look!
White Wines
DeLille Cellars 2022 Chaleur Blanc
Columbia Valley, WA // Reg $48.99 | Mixed Case $39.19
Fancy Local White. Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillion. Lemon curd, white peach, touch of minerals, tiny note of hay on the palate. Rich mouthfeel. Great gift.
Michel Sarrazin 2019 Givry Les Grognots Blanc
Burgundy, France // Reg $43.99 | Mixed Case $35.19
Fancy White Burgundy. 100% Chardonnay. 30-year old vines. Aged 50% in new French oak. “Aromas of wildflowers, lemon zest, white fruits. Fresh and light, with good mineral energy.” —winemaker’s notes. Another great gift wine.
Thomas Barton 2020 Graves Blanc Reserve
Bordeaux, France // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Holiday Crowd-Pleaser. Rich, fun nose of flowers, hay, yellow plums, citrus & soft spices. One of Julie’s favorites. Absolutely killer wine. Normally runs around $30/bottle, so great price.
Nigl 2021 Grüner Veltliner
Kremstal, Austria // Reg $24.99 | Mixed Case $19.99
Fun white. Fancy Grüner Veltliner that will wow your dinner table. Inviting, vibrant nose of stone fruit, pineapple, dried peach , then spices and long, white peppery finish. Enjoy with schnitzel, sausages, flammkucken (pizza!), roasted chicken, pork of all sorts. Yum!
Sparkling Wines
Lancelot-Royer Blanc des Blancs Grand Cru Brut
Champagne, France // Reg $78.99 | Mixed Case $63.19
Grower Champagne. Grand Cru. Brut. 100% Chardonnay. "Heady aromas of green apple, pear, peach, citrus pith, cream, brioche dough, dried white flowers, and a pile of crushed stones." --Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier.
Jose Dhondt NV Blanc de Blancs Brut
Champagne, France // Reg $68.99 | Mixed Case $55.19
Grower Champagne. Blanc de Blancs = 100% Chardonnay. “Almost weightless. [This Champagne] has a delicate mousse that’s like sipping on clouds of ocean air. Mineral notes of silvery shells with the sharpness of tart green pears and limes.”
Parigot 2018 La Prophète Crémant de Bourgogne Extra Brut
Burgundy, France // Reg $39.99 | Mixed Case $31.99
Vintage Crémant. Brioche on the nose. Flavors of citrus, apple, almonds, brioche. Great acidity. Flavorful. Delicious. Tastes like Champagne!
Red Wines
Latta 2019 GSM
Columbia Valley, Washington // Reg $41.99 | Mixed Case $33.59
Fun WA Rhône Blend. “Grenache gives the red fruited framework and garrigue, Syrah the gamey depth and expansive mouthfeel, Mourvedre holds down the bottom with bloodied blackberry and spice." –Andrew Latta.
Franchetto 2017 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Veneto, Italy // Reg $33.99 | Mixed Case $27.19
Amarone’s Little Sibling. Dried fruits and herbs on the nose. Smooth. Medium-bodied. Fresher fruits on the palate: dark plums, black cherries. Great acidity. Elegant. Complex. Finish returns to spicy, dried fruits. Wonderful wine.
Nottola 2015 Anterivo Toscana Rosso
Tuscany, Italy // Reg $45.99 | INSIDER $36.99 | Mixed Case $29.59
Super Tuscan. 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot. Smooth, deliciously complex. Red fruits, plums, deep black cherries, spices. 2015 = epic vintage.
Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie 2018 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France // Reg $51.99 | Mixed Case $41.59
Fancy Right Bank Bordeaux. 85% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc. “Espresso, plum, smoke, incense, black coffee, black cherry, wet earth. Rich, ripe, lush with silky tannins.
Domaine des Pères de L'Eglise 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape
Southern Rhône, France // Reg $51.99 | Mixed Case $41.59
Southern Rhône’s Crown Jewel. Super inviting nose of herbal notes, raspberries, wild strawberries, pebbles. Suberb acidity. Black raspberries, black cherries, dark plums. Long, minerally, finish. The crowd-pleaser of fine wines!
Quinta Hinojal 2016 Tempranillo
Castilla y León, Spain // Reg $15.99 | Mixed Case $12.79
Big Party. This Spanish Tempranillo will fit the bill. Forest berries on the nose. Black cherries, black berries on the palate. Little spicy. Great acidity. Super tasty.
Kumusha 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon/Cinsault
Slanghoek, South Africa, // Reg $23.99 | Mixed Case $19.19
Go Exploring. South African red blend. Spicy red plums & cherries on the nose. Then strawberries, plums, a little pomegranate. Medium-bodied. So fun.
Dessert Wines
Dow's 20y Old Tawny Port
Douro Valley, Portugal // Reg $96.99 | Mixed Case $77.59
20 Year Tawny. “A delicate green-gold after 20 long years in seasoned oak casks. Rich, complex, perfectly balanced with notes of roasted nuts & spice.” —cellar master.
Krohn 10y Old Tawny Port
Douro Valley, Portugal // Reg $38.99 | Mixed Case $31.19
10 Year Tawny. “Harmonious and elegant. combines the freshness of the ripe fruit with the rich aromas of raisins, dates and jam.”—cellar master. Enjoy with blue cheese, roasted nuts, chocolate.
Alvear 1927 PX Solera (375ml)
Montilla-Moriles, Spain // Reg $37.99 | Mixed Case $30.39
Pedro Ximenez. From a Solero started almost 100 years ago. “Crème brûlée, nuts, marmalade, and maple syrup. Huge & viscous, yet neither cloyingly sweet nor heavy.” —importer notes. Amazing.
And many, many more! Stop by and let us connect you with the perfect wine(s) for your event or gift at the price you want to pay. We gift wrap as a courtesy!
Cheers!
Julie & Jens, co-owners
Portalis Wine Shop