The most wonderful time of the year has arrived as families and friends gather to raise a glass and toast the holiday. For such a special occasion, the wine in that glass should be equally as significant while pairing perfectly with the feast on the table, like each one of these beautiful options. And, as you celebrate with the people you love, make sure to tell them how much you love them. Cheers to a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.

Bubbles are always a requirement for a celebration. Soter Vineyards showcases gorgeous Willamette Valley estate fruit highlighting the elegance of the region’s cool climate growing conditions in its Brut Reserve Sparkling Wine. The blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from vineyards in the northern part of the region ages for three years in the bottle through the traditional method of production. The aging imparts a creaminess with notes of brioche and marzipan, blending with layers of ripe pears, apples, and golden citrus. There is a nice complexity to the palate, without being weighty, perfect for starting an evening as an aperitif or enjoying a glass over dinner.

For 40 years, Napa’s Turnbull Winery has been crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from various pristine locations throughout the region, including Oakville. Oakville is an exceptional part of the AVA due to the varying soil types dotted throughout the valley-floor area, primarily gravel and sand from decomposed rocks washed down from the volcanic mountains that surround the valley. These soils lend minerality and earthiness to highly concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon for Turnbull. Turnbull Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon shines with layers of ripe red and black berries, cherries, espresso, and toasted cedar. Smooth and inviting, with silky fine tannin, this is the wine you will want to sip and savor by a warm fire throughout the holiday.

Ram’s Gate Bush Crispo Vineyard Pinot Noir is the ideal pairing for holiday favorites like baked ham, roasted turkey, or storytelling with your family members. The Russian River Valley vineyard’s sandy loam soils ensure ideal drainage to ensure vines dig deep into the earth to gather nutrients, enhancing the earthy, spicy flavors of the grapes. The wine layers black and blue fruits, warm spice, violets, and a note of forest floor, delivering the type of Pinot Noir you want to enjoy slowly, savoring every sip.