15 Holiday Wines for Every Type of Drinker at Every Price

Red and white Rhône varieties meet in this “California table wine” from the popular brand by Joel Burt and Eric Wareheim, with psychedelic art by artist Jade Roche.

We trust founder Kristin Olszewski to tell us what to drink, and the Jonathan Todryk art that wraps these 100% Barbera cans means we can do it in style.

Scott Sampler’s natural wines are in demand for many reasons. Here’s one: a “funky fresh” Santa Barbara County vino made as a sort of “antidote” to the early days of the pandemic. 

Founder Anish Patel was inspired by young monks to create a “calm but playful” label for this “relaxed but experimental” skin-contact orange wine made from Paso Robles grapes.

Chill this red blend from Jeff Fischer (yes, the character on American Dad). It’s an homage to the California winemaker’s favorite artist and writer, William S. Burroughs.

Made from sustainably grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in Napa Valley, this elegant sparkling wine rivals pricier rivals from France.

Two iconic California brands have collaborated on this perfect host or hostess gift: a limited release Domaine Carneros cuvée bubbly with notes of pink grapefruit and nectarine and custom poured candle with the same aromatic profile of sparkling wine from California-based luxury candle company Voluspa. Bonus: the duo come paired in an elegant gift box.

This California sparkler from woman-owned Une Femme Wines has zippy acidity balanced by ripe pear and peach fruit making it ideal for the holiday table. Bonus: a portion of profits goes to Dress for Success.

Made by star winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, Blueprint is a bold and quaffable feast-ready Cab special enough to break out at the main course.

Every year Sonoma County’s Scribe Winery releases this ruby-colored wine inspired by Beaujolais Nouveau. It’s a fresh, lively, and juicy wine that’s ideal for sipping before a meal.

Rudy Marchesi of Oregon’s Willamette Valley winery Montinore was inspired by his Italian roots to make a pair of vivacious and celebratory Proseccos (one white, one rosé) perfect for kicking off any holiday gathering.

We love an unoaked Chardonnay for its fresh flavors and bright fruit. This is a perfect pre-dinner drink or an ideal match for fish, roasted poultry, or other food thanks to its zippy acidity, white flower, melon, and apple notes.

Renowned for their methode Champenoise sparkling wines, Napa Valley’s Domaine Carneros is our go-to brand for holiday-ready bubbly. Open their Brut Rosé to elevate the evening with its flavors and aromas of peach, rose, and honeysuckle.

Oregon Pinot Noir pioneer Sokol Blosser’s Three Shades of Pinot sampler shows the delicious diversity of what can be done with the grape in bottlings of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir rosé.

Food-friendly or apéritif-ready, this gift box from Napa Valley-based Mathew Bruno has you covered with two classic California whites in one box: one luscious Carneros Chardonnay and a versatile Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.