Come bearing a great bottle this holiday season. We picked five that hit the gifting mark.
My father used to tell me never to arrive at someone’s house without a bent elbow. The implication, of course, is that a guest should always bring a gift. And this time of year, some of the best favors arrive in perfect bottles. Here are five we love for this holiday season and why your giftee will smile.
B WISE, 2019 MOON MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
bwisevineyards.com
WHY THEY'LL LOVE IT:
Depth prevails in this bottle, propelled by warm, toasty oak, classic red fruits (raspberry, strawberry), vanilla and root beer. Tip: Decant in youth for 30 minutes before drinking.
MEMENTO MORI, 2021 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
mmwine.com
WHY THEY'LL LOVE IT:
Cabs produced by this Napa wine label boast a cult following, and the new release—with notes of everything from blueberry compote to black truffles—recently received a 100-point rating from The Wine Independent.
EL NEGOCIO TEQUILA
elnegociotequila.com
WHY THEY'LL LOVE IT:
The new tequila was launched last month by Napa vintner Adam Carun and entrepreneur Nicholas Lutz. The sipping tequila (only 700 cases were produced) hails from more traditional Zona Valles terroir in the Jalisco lowlands, resulting in smooth, savory notes.
KIRK & SWEENEY, BURNING MAST RUM
kirkandsweeneyrum.com
WHY THEY'LL LOVE IT:
Bring on the spice! Finished in red pepper barrels for up to 19 days, the Dominican Republic-produced rum blends 81% Kirk and Sweeney Reserva rum and 19% Kirk and Sweeney Reserva.
UNCLE VAL'S BOTANICAL GIN
unclevalsgin.com
WHY THEY'LL LOVE IT:
Gin drinkers are particular about their botanicals, so they'll love this complex bottle that presents memorable flavors with the foundation of piney juniper.
Photography by: COURTESY OF BRANDS
