Great Holiday Spirits Gifts
Chances are that since you are a person of impeccable taste and curiosity that you have friends who share your passion for wine & spirits.
December has arrived and the clock is running. BevX has made it easy to make your holiday buying decisions today. Why procrastinate? Did you know that last-minute shoppers represented 36 percent of the overall total? There is no reason to wait until the final moments.
We have assembled a modest list of stellar wine & spirits ranging in price from $9.99 to $65 (and beyond). It will be hard to resist picking up a bottle or two for yourself so why try? End the year by being generous with yourself as well. Have a great holiday season.
Wine
Troon Vineyard
Troon Vineyard
Troon Vineyard started quietly over four decades ago when Dick Troon planted vineyards in Southern Oregon. He converted his barn to a winery and slowly built the brand until he sold the winery to his friend Larry Martin in 2003. Today, Troon Vineyard is owned by Dr. Bryan White and Denise White. The Whites along with Craig Camp, general manager, and winemaker Nate Wall lead the innovative wine making efforts at Troon. Craig is a wine industry veteran with a sharp palate, encyclopedic knowledge of the wines of the world, and relentless energy. Troon offers a wonderfully diverse selection of varietal wines and blends ranging from Vermentino to Tempranillo and Grenache to name just a few.
If you would like to sample some cool and innovative wines in 2020 we recommend that you consider Membership in Troon’s wine club. It’s a great gift too.
http://www.troonvineyard.com/troon-membership/
Troon Vineyard Cowhorn Vineyard Grenache Applegate Valley 2018— $35, See the Featured Review
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Rouge Applegate Valley 2018— $345, See the Featured Review
Troon Vineyard Vermentino Applegate Valley 2018— $25, See the Featured Review
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2018 — $35, See the Featured Review
Tongue Dancer Wines
Tongue Dancer Wines
Tongue Dancer Wines is the latest project from James and Kerry MacPhail. If you are a California Pinot Noir lover you likely know James’ previous work with MacPhail Family Wines. In over two decades of work MacPhail built a well-deserved reputation as a Pinot Noir guru. Tongue Dancer Wines are Pinot Noir specialists but they do offer a unique Pinot Noir Rosé and a very delicious Chardonnay. We have just learned of a set of cool new gift boxes from Tongue Dancer wines called “Foxes in Boxes.” These clever gift boxes range in price from $99 to $269. See details here: https://tonguedancerwines.com/wines
For the holidays we also recommend that you check out their large format (1.5 liter and 3 liter) bottles. These make a statement of good taste and holiday cheer!
Tongue Dancer Wines Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017 — $65, See the Featured Review
Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017 — $50, See the Featured Review
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017 — $39, See the Featured Review
Tongue Dancer Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017 — $49, See the Featured Review
Nia Wines
Nia Wines
Nia translates as intention or will in a number of languages. The intent of the creators of Nia was to create the best value Pinot Noir. The wines are crafted by Ed Killian, a veteran California winemaker with over 30 years of experience. Killian has been the lead winemaker at Chateau Souverain since 1995. Nia’s creator, Phil Laramore, had a line on some great Pinot Noir in Mendocino County just north of Ukiah. In addition to their tasty Pinot Noir, Nia offers a Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. These wines are undisputed Best Buys. If you are entertaining a crowd this holiday season but these wines by the case and your guests will be delighted.
Nia Pinot Noir California 2018 — $9.99, See the Featured Review
Nia Cabernet Sauvignon California 2017 — $9.99, See the Featured Review
J. McClelland Cellars
J. McClelland Cellars
In 2008, the Scotto Family began preparing for the production of a collection of world class wines from Napa Valley dedicated to and named for their long time friend, trusted advisor, and iconic California wine industry personality John McClelland. John McClelland was a veteran wine industry guru for more than six decades with fans from Brazil to California and beyond. In 2014 J. McClelland Cellars added veteran winemaker Mitch Cosentino to the team and saw instant rewards with prestigious awards and scores earned. 2013 the Scotto family launched “50 Harvests” a label created to memorialize the family’s five generations of winemaking heritage on the island of Ischia off the Italian coast. Presently the McClelland portfolio consists of three labels that celebrate the Scotto’s family winemaking legacy.
J.McClelland Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016 — $50, See the Featured Review
50 Harvests Meritage Red Napa Valley 2015 — $60, See the Featured Review
50 Harvests Meritage Blanc Napa Valley 2017 — $35, See the Featured Review
Palmer & Co.Champagne
Palmer & Co. Champagne
Palmer & Co was established over seventy years ago, in 1947, by seven grower-families with prized Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims region of Champagne. The seven shared a desire for perfection and a vision to create a Champagne house known for its passion for harmony, balance, and the pursuit of excellence. Today, those qualities still define the Champagne Palmer style.
Palmer & Co. Brut Reserve Reims NV — $60, See the Featured Review
Palmer & Co. Blanc de Blancs Brut Reims NV — $85, See the Featured Review
Spirits
Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin
Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin
Caorunn is crafted at Balmenach Distillery that traces its origins back to 1824, making it one of the older distillers in the Scottish Highlands. The name, Caoruun, is the Gaelic name for Rowan Berry, one of the botanicals utilized. The grain spirit base is triple-distilled. The pure spirit is vaporized and passed through a chamber in the still with four large trays containing the unique blend of botanicals. The well-defined flavors found in the Caorunn are clearly a result of their unique approach. The Caorunn brand was introduced in 2009 and has since earned a truck full of medals and critical acclaim.
Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin — $35, See the Featured Review
Fords Officers’ Reserve Overproof London Dry Gin
Fords Officers’ Reserve Negroni
The Fords Gin is created at the prolific Gin specialist Thames Distillery by a collaboration of Master Distillery Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford of The 86 Co. Fords Gin was launched in 2012 as part of the quartet of spirits created by The 86 Co. Joining Fords Gin in the group is a Vodka, Rum, and Tequila. All brands were created with bartenders in mind utilizing ergonomic bottles that are easy to handle and the labels of each product includes meaningful information.
Fords Officers’ Reserve Overproof London Dry Gin — $34.99, See the Featured Review
