Mary Ewing Mulligan & Ed McCarthy - authors of Wine for Dummies - make the following recommendations for the Holiday Season:
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Champagne (non-vintage), about $20-$24
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne (non-vintage), about $20-$24
1996 Beaujolais Nouveau, George Duboeuf, about $6 (French red wine)
1995 Eyrie (pronounced eye-ree) Pinot Gris, about $14-$15 (Oregon white wine)
1994 Vietti Barbera, Scarrone Vineyard, about $14-$15 (red wine from Piedmont, Italy)
1992 Chablis Premier Cru, Montée de Tonnère, Louis Michele, prop., about $28-$30 (French white wine)
And a couple of alternates:
Napa Ridge Pinot Noir (current vintage), about $8-$10 (California red wine)
Green & Red Vineyard, Red Zinfandel, Chiles Mill Vnyd., about $15 (California red wine)
Before you go...
Each week, The Splendid Table brings you stories that expand your world view, inspire you to try something new and show how food brings us together. We rely on you to do this. And, when you donate, you'll become a member of The Splendid Table Co-op. It's a community of like-minded individuals who love good food, good conversation and kitchen companionship. Splendid Table Co-op members will get exclusive content each month and have special opportunities for connecting with The Splendid Table team.
Donate today for as little as $5.00 a month. Your gift only takes a few minutes and has a lasting impact on The Splendid Table and you'll be welcomed into The Splendid Table Co-op.
