Discover holiday wines for festive gatherings

These wines are a must on the holiday table this season.Ontañón Tempranillo Blanco is made from the Tempranillo white grape.& In 1988 a wine grower in the Rioja Baja region discovered this as a natural mutation of the usually red grape.Currently Tempranillo Blanco is found only in the Rioja wine region of Spain.& Intense tropical fruit aromas, pineapple, Casa Blanca Lily, and fresh citrus. The palette has ripe white stone fruit, crisp acidity, and a long finish.Pairs well with roasted turkey and herbed stuffing with fried oysters.Ramon Bilbao Tempranillo is an easy drinking darling of Spain.Mystical flavors of the strength and style of Spain.Aged in American oak for 14 months while growing in sophistication.With 14% ABV this wine is powerful with tastes of black pepper, vanilla, black licorice, and blackberries. Agreeable tannins and a medium acidity.Bring out the red meat for the holidays and tempranillo pairs well with roast beef.Collezione Privata Cosimo Varvaglione Negroamaro Salento from Italy.On the nose it offers black pepper, cinnamon, tobacco, black licorice, and cloves.Aged in French and American oak at least 6 months, with 15% ABV.& On the palette there is a long and persistent balsamic vinegar finish.& Ideal with meat balls, steaks, prime rib,...