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The 12 wines of Christmas

The 12 wines of Christmas | WineMadeEasy.com

As we head toward the holidays and the year comes to a close, we're looking back on some of the great wines we discovered in 2022. For gifting, or drinking during holiday meals, you'll find twelve wines to please almost every palate.

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  2. 1895 Verga La Storia Rosso Toscana

    2019 / 750 ml. | Item#58556

    JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, June 2, 2021
    Clean and deep aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries follow through to a full to medium body with very fine-grained tannins that add a mineral touch to the finish. Not complex, but very approachable and delicious. Drink now.
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  3. 1895 Verga La Storia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

    2019 / 750 ml. | Item#58557

    JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, June 2, 2021
    Rich aromas of ripe black plums and dried flowers follow through to a full, round and juicy palate with well-integrated tannins and a long, balanced finish with persistent fruit and minerals. Delicious now.
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    Primary Grape: Montepulciano | All Grapes: Montepulciano

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  4. Domaine Grand Nicolet Rasteau Vieilles Vignes

    2017 / 750 ml. | Item#58683

    JD90+90–92 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 8/28/2018
    The old vine cuvée is the 2017 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes, based on 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre that’s brought up in older barrels. Blackberries, toasted spice, smoked earth and licorice notes all flow to a rich, powerful, concentrated Rasteau that has ripe, present tannins and a great finish. It’s certainly going to be an outstanding wine. (Jeb Dunnuck)
    WE8787 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 12/31/2020
    Densely concentrated plum and black cherry flavors are muted by savory notes of crushed earth and tobacco and in this full-bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It’s a rounded, open-knit wine that’s showing glimpses of maturity, so it’s best to enjoy now–2024. (Anna Lee C. Iijima)
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    Primary Grape: Grenache | All Grapes: 60% Grenache

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  5. Pursued by Bear Bear Cub Red Wine

    2019 / 750 ml. | Item#59078

    WE9393 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2023
    This is no “baby.” This bold, rich Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend has grown-up elegance, from its aromas of dewberries, dark raspberries, saline and rose petals, to its Mikhail Baryshnikov-like balance. In between, look for flavors like blackberry fruit jellies, thyme and dark chocolate. (Michael Alberty)
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    Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | All Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon

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  6. Marietta Old Vine Red

    Lot Number 73 / 750 ml. | Item#58449

    RP9595 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 14th Jul 2022
    The NV OVR Lot 73 is composed mainly of Zinfandel with smaller portions of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Barbera. Medium ruby, it offers intense red cherry, blood orange and apricot perfume with accents of rooibos tea leaves, red licorice, saline, lilac and loads of spicy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is light on its feet with soft tannins, bursts of refreshing acidity and detailed amaro accents on the long finish. This is so easy to drink! (Erin Brooks)
    JS9191 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, October 5, 2022
    Lovely aromas of pitted red cherries, black cherries, moss and walnut. Medium-to full-bodied with gentle tannins. Nice intensity with lovely length. Juicy, with so much herbal complexity and black fruit. Predominantly zinfandel, with syrah, petite sirah, grenache, barbera, carignan. Drink now.
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    Primary Grape: Zinfandel | All Grapes: Zinfandel

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  7. Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

    2021 / 750 ml. | Item#58798

    WS9393 pts. - Wine & Spirits - 12/22
    William Foley grounded his wine empire in Sonoma County with the purchase of the Chalk Hill Estate in 2010. Michael Beaulac, who joined the team in 2021, produced this wine from other Foley family vineyards in Carneros, Chalk Hill and the Sonoma Coast. In it, he captures the chamomile character of chardonnay, showcasing the variety’s gentle fruit rather than its tropical ripeness. Scents of lemon cream and malt add to the wine’s richness.
    SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2022
    Presents pear drop, Fuji apple, ripe Bartlett pear and lemon blossom details that are elegant and restrained, but they weave in and out on a light, fresh frame that’s quite impressive. Gains a savory element, thanks to a touch of toasted sesame seed. Drink now. 98,000 cases made. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
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    Primary Grape: Chardonnay | All Grapes: Chardonnay

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  8. Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon

    2020 / 750 ml. | Item#58688

    SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - Oct 31, 2022
    An elegant version, with firm earthy notes to the star anise, green cardamom and cigar box spiciness, backed by a touch of Dutch cocoa powder. Reveals spiced plum, cassis and kirsch flavors that are plump and velvety, with a long finish. Drink now through 2030. 7,000 cases imported. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
    JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, November 4, 2021
    This is a bright, youthful cabernet with aromas of plums, redcurrants, tobacco and earth. Picked early for freshness. Medium-bodied with little oak impact, a red-plum core and a juicy, drinkable feel. Drink now. Screw cap.
    WE9090 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 12/1/2022
    This is a rich, somewhat oak-forward vintage of Phoenix. The plush blackberry, mint and peppery spice is overlain by the vanilla-chocolate barrel influence. Tannins are powerful but fine and spice laden, adding gravitas to an otherwise easy-drinking, tangy Cab with regional and varietal expression. (Christina Pickard)
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    Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | All Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon

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  9. Stags’ Leap The Investor

    Red Wine
    2019 / 750 ml. | Item#57643

    JS9595 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Monday, July 4, 2022
    Aromas of black and red currants, dried herbs, black licorice and figs. Medium-to full-bodied with velvety tannins. Juicy and fruity at the start, but lovely ground spice emerges through the long finish. Well structured and harmonious. 39% merlot, 32% petit sirah, 19% cabernet sauvignon and 10% malbec. Best after 2025.
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    Primary Grape: Merlot | All Grapes: Merlot

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  10. Hermann J. Wiemer Cabernet Franc

    2020 / 750 ml. | Item#58525

    WE9191 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 10/1/2022
    Cohesive aromas of black cherry, black plum and tilled earth are lifted by savory accents of dewy herbs and crushed red pepper flakes in this well balanced Cabernet Franc. It shows smooth tannins on the palate that support the juicy berry and plum flavors, with a polish and poise to it all that makes it a delight to drink. (Alexander Peartree)
    JS9191 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, April 28, 2022
    Complex nose of herbs, savory notes and redcurrants. Quite a crisp palate, but with plenty of red and black currants. Good depth and healthy tannins are packed into the rather sleek body, together with lively acidity. Drink now.
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    Primary Grape: Cabernet Franc | All Grapes: Cabernet Franc

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  11. Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay

    2020 / 750 ml. | Item#58576

    VN9494 pts. - Vinous - Aug 2022
    The 2020 Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard is bright and wonderfully saline, with plenty of mineral and savory accents. Citrus peel, mint, white pepper, chalk and dried flowers open nicely with a bit of time. There’s terrific energy and plenty of cut. Most of this fruit is sourced from the own-rooted vines first planted in 1971. (Antonio Galloni)
    SP9090 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2023
    A supple and creamy white, with notes of nutmeg and toasted, salted hazelnut that complement lemon curd, fresh peach and crisp Fuji apple flavors. Drink now. 45,702 cases made. (MaryAnn Worobiec)
    WE9090 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 4/1/2022
    Dried lime peel, seared lemon pith, white flower and a hint of grass show on the nose of this bottling. There’s an earthy, crushed rock element to the palate, where dried apple and herb flavors also arise. (Matt Kettmann)
    JD9090 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 8/29/2022
    The 2020 Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard is terrific and shockingly good given the quantities produced. Burgundian-like aromas of stone fruits, chalky minerality, honeyed flowers, and brioche all define the nose, and it’s medium-bodied, with a supple, rounded texture, integrated acidity, and a great finish. (Jeb Dunnuck)
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    Primary Grape: Chardonnay | All Grapes: Chardonnay

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  12. Casa Castillo El Molar

    2020 / 750 ml. | Item#58190

    RP9595 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Apr 2022
    The perfect Mediterranean vintage produced an outstanding Garnacha. The 2020 El Molar fermented with 35% full clusters and matured in a combination of 500-liter barrels and 5,000-liter foudres for one year. The wine is very young and tender; it feels more delicate despite having a little more alcohol than the 2019 (it’s 15%) and with a slightly lower pH (3.49). It’s super aromatic, extroverted and expressive, floral, elegant and complex. There is great balance, and the wine feels fresher and less ripe; it’s refreshing and has a core of minerality and super fine tannins with pungent flavors. There is precision, elegance and balance, the three words that define the vintage. All the wines are very good value, but this is a steal. 40,000 bottles were filled in March 2022. (Luis Gutiérrez)
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    Primary Grape: Grenache | All Grapes: Garnacha

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