This is the time of the year when the Best (insert number here) Wines of 2019 and Top (insert number here) Wines Under (insert price here) of 2019 all appear in magazines and online on various websites. Publications in print and online like ”Wine Spectator,” ”Forbes,” ”Wine Enthusiast,” ”Decanter,” and ”The Wine Advocate,” from wine critics James Suckling, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Neal Martin, and so many others proudly list points, ratings and best/top of lists. What does it all mean?
In the words of renowned wine critic Michael Broadbent, "Drinking good wine with good food, in good company, is one of life's most civilized pleasures.” We here at City Vino agree wholeheartedly! With that in mind we are picking up from where we left off last week, covering sparkling and white wines for the holidays, we are now recommending some red wines for your holiday dining and gift giving pleasure.
While wine is gone after its contents have been enjoyed, the experience of sharing the bottle with friends and family lives on. The world is fast-paced these days, and being able to sit down and spend time with each other is one of the most precious gifts one can give. Here are some of our holiday choices to gift and to share with those you love.
There is nothing better in the fall and winter than the aromas of warm baking spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg filling the air. Mulled, or spiced, wine is a delightful warm beverage perfect for those cold winter afternoons or nights in front of a fire, curled up with a warm blanket and a book, or sitting around enjoying the company of good friends.
The Willamette Valley is a wine region in Oregon stretching from Portland in the north to Eugene in the south. The region is 60 miles at its widest point, and it is protected from ocean weather to the west by the Coast Range and protected on the east by the Cascade Range. The valley follows the Willamette River. Its climate is cool and misty. The growing season is long and gentle with warm summers and cool evenings.
