Countdown to Christmas wine gift ideas

Slide… slide… woooosh! Down the rabbit hole you go!

Suddenly—oh dear!—a maze of gift options stretches in every direction.
Left? Right? Sparkling? Still?
And the holiday clock is shouting, “Hurry! Christmas is nearly upon us!”
AHHH—panic!
…But wait.
Take a sip of calm. Inhale. Exhale.
There’s just enough time to choose something magical.
This weekend, City Vino is unveiling whimsical, step-up, gifty wines—
the kind that sparkle with possibility.
Maybe they’re meant for you.
Maybe they’re perfect for that fanciful wine connoisseur you know.
Either way—don’t lose your head, darling.
It’s only wine.
(Enchanting, delightful wine.)
Domaine Demeure-Pinet Jacquere Savoy France 2023 100% Jacquere. Aromas of apple blossom, citrus, wet stone, green apple, and pear. On the palate, bright flavors of lemon zest, peony, lime, melon, and a hint of fresh herbs emerge. A delicate texture reminiscent of rose petals, refreshing, lingering finish.
St Innocent Pinot Noir Momtazi Willamette Valley Oregon 2021 100% Pinot Noir. Aromas of cranberry, strawberry, violets, forest floor, mushroom, and earthy undertones, with subtle notes of licorice, black pepper, and mild oriental spice. Flavors of red cherry, red currant, pie compote, cola, blueberry, blood orange, and hints of sweet mesquite, bread dough, vanilla, char, smoke, umami, and leather unfold with complexity. Polished and textural, finishing floral and savory with hints of cocoa powder.
Luigi Bosca De Sangre Malbec Lujan de Cugo Mendoza Argentina 2021 100% Malbec. Rich aromas of earth, dirt, oak, vanilla, cream, strawberry compote, black plum, and rhubarb. Complexity layers continue to the palate with flavors of bramble, black pepper, pie crust, sweet tobacco, blueberry, leather, red cherry, coffee, cedar, and mocha, with a finish of strawberry preserves. There is a lot going on in this wine. Keeps you engaged for a medium-plus finish.
Hedges CMS Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Washington State 2021 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 2% Syrah. Developing aromas of toasty oak, bramble, herbs, spice, green peppercorn, rose petals, and violets. Additional flavors on the palate include black currant, black plum, bramble, black currant leaf, vanilla, smoke, chocolate, pepper, earth, leather, and mushrooms. There is a savoriness in the midpalate that is inviting when it swirls, with the medium-intensity fruitiness creating a fun balance between tones. So slurp-able! Memorable medium-plus finish.