Wines for Any Holiday Gathering

Whatever the occasion, wine is always an appreciated gift. We’ve sifted through the options this season to find top-notch selections ideal for gift-giving. Here are six wines that pair perfectly with a holiday party, family gathering or a quiet evening after the chaos of the season has subsided.—Denise Shoukas

Get edgy.

 
Famous tattoo artist Ed Hardy gives his wines a distinctive look by adorning each bottle label with one of his famous tattoo designs. Choose by varietal or label design. Produced in Bordeaux by Castel Group, the wines on offer are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Grigio and Blanc de Blancs, and even a bottle of Sangria.

PRICE: $9.99
edhardywines.com

 
Boxing done right.
 

This isn’t your supermarket budget wine-in-a-box. Duca del Frassino, Italy’s first premium wine in a box, holds four full bottles of wine from one of the most prestigious wineries in the Veneto region. The boxes are bright and well designed to take center stage. Varietals include Garganega/Pinot Grigio, Corvina/Cabernet Sauvignon, Durello/Chardonnay, and Merlot/Pinot Noir.

PRICE: $15.99
binnys.com
 
 

The good kind of holiday blues.

 
Perle di Piera Blue Pearl Prosecco is the perfect sparkling wine to brighten spirits during the holidays. Available in a beautiful frosted blue bottle, it has a fruity scent with tones of pear and golden apple. Blue Pearl makes a wonderful aperitif or works well with fish dishes for dinner. From the Fruili-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, it also comes in pink, silver and yellow bottles, for a full spectrum of holiday cheer.

PRICE: $17.99
vineriawineshop.com

Effervescent red.

Bring a bright Shiraz, like Paringa Sparkling Shiraz, as your festive gift. This is one of Australia’s most iconic wines—and an easy one to love. It’s a saturated deep magenta red and offers a raspberry and blueberry aroma with a full flavored finish.

PRICE: $19.99
garnetwine.com

And if you have some cash to spare…

Drink like a reality TV housewife.

 
As seen on “Housewives of Beverly Hills” at restaurant-owner Lisa Vanderpump’s Pink Tea Party, Perrier-Jouet Cuvee Fleur de Champagne Rose is a sophisticated combination of rose and Champagne that’s delicate, subtle and fruity. And in true “Housewives” form, it’s the perfect shade of pink—and pricey.

PRICE: $299
grandwinecellar.com

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