Wines for Your Holiday Meals

Notes From the Cellar…..

Take care of all your holiday shopping needs at the Cellar d’Or! Fine wines, craft brews and spirits, bar supplies, books, and other beverage related gift ideas. Gift boxes from the Gift Gourmand are also available in store. Throwing a holiday party? Talk to us about drink ideas and stocking your bar.

This weekend from 3-6 we are sampling a couple of new wines, holiday beer, and a special tasting with Bully Boy Distillers on Saturday from 1-3pm! 
Also, be sure to check out new beers from Uinta, Green Flash, Pretty Things, and Cisco Brewers!

’13 H. u. M. Hofer Grüner Veltliner, Weinviertel, Austria – Hofer is one of the standout producers in Austria’s largest wine growing region, overseeing 20 hectares of organic vineyards of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent. The 2013 Grüner shows aromas of stone fruit, herbs, pepper, followed by flavors of citrus, mineral, and white pepper with vibrant acidity. This is a great match with sushi, southeast Asian cuisine, fish and white meat. $16.99/1 Liter

’12 Vacqueyras ‘Garrigues,’ Montirius, Rhône, France – Fans of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and southern Côtes du Rhône wines will certainly enjoy wines from Vacqueyras, neighboring Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Montirius biodynamically farms this blend of Grenache and Syrah. The Garrigues is aged in cement for 18 months and displays aromas of red fruit, thyme, rosemary, and wild lavender, followed by red fruit flavor, rich texture, hints of bramble, and smooth tannins. Perfect with roasted meats and game. $23.99

St. Bernardus Christmas Ale, Watou, Belgium - From one of Belgium’s legendary brewers, this is a Quadrupel (quad) ale full of bold flavor, full bodied, rich, malty, with low bitterness but balancing alcohol (10%). This is a beer to be sipped or enjoyed with a hearty meal. $12.99/750ml