12/03/2025
Red wine lovers, rejoice! 🍷🎄 From bold Cabernet to silky Pinot, we’ve got holiday gift ideas for every fan of red. Perfect for gifting… or keeping for yourself. 😉✨
Our picks? Here are a few go-to bottles and reasons why!
🍷 #1 Caliveda Pinot Noir - 2025 Best Wine for Hosting Award Winner: Delicate notes of raspberry jam, black currant, and toasted oak lead into layers of luscious cherry, ripe plum, and smooth vanilla, creating a wine that’s rich in memorable flavor and refined finesse.
🍷 #2 Ed Edmundo Superior Cabernet - 2025 Best Red Wine Under $15 Award Winner: Elegant nose of cassis and dark currants—bright, pure, and perfectly balanced. The palate is firm and medium- to full-bodied, carrying a concentrated core of fruit that leads into a smooth, cedar-tinged finish. Ready to enjoy now.
🍷 #3 Ed Edmundo Cabernet Sauvignon: Robust tannins define this Cabernet, carrying vibrant layers of ripe raspberry, plum, and black cherry. Notes of to***co leaf, supple leather, and a subtle touch of clove unfold on the palate, adding depth and intrigue.
🍷 #4 1858 Red Blend - 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Made by Caymus Vineyards. A deep maroon hue sets the tone for this plush, inviting wine. Layers of baked black and blue fruits mingle with warm spice, while supple tannins and a touch of toasted wood shape the finish. Smooth yet structured, it’s an impressively approachable offering from the Wagner Family.
🍷 #5 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Dairyman Russian River Valley: A brilliant ruby-red color introduces inviting aromas of cherry, cranberry, and a touch of nutmeg. The palate is velvety and smooth, offering red cherry, plum, and sweet baking spices, all lifted by a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Vegan.
🍷 #6: Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone: Aromas of plum and warm brown spices give way to sweet caramel. On the palate, flavors of cranberry, spice, and blackberry unfold, supported by firm acidity and gentle tannins. A harmonious blend of Old and New World styles, this wine is a true standout. Vegan.
🍷 #6 TULI Pinot Noir Sonoma County: Aromas of cranberry, red apple, and hints of toasty cinnamon and vanilla set the stage for the palate. Bright fruit and gentle tannins create a well-balanced, approachable wine. Vegan.