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November 27, 2022 By Jana Leave a Comment

Wine, Spirits, and Beer for 2022 Holiday Cheer

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Looking for pairing ideas for your holiday dinner or NYE party? Housewarming gifts? We’ve got you covered with our Wine, Spirits, and Beer gift suggestions for the 2022 holiday season.
 
Wine, Spirits and Beer for 2020 Holiday Cheer
 

Wine and Spirit Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Here's our curated Wine and Spirit Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 for the wine and spirit lovers on your shopping list.

Gancia Prosecco DOC Brut

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Gancia’s Prosecco D.O.C. is a lively and fruity sparkling wine that will deliver the most delightful cascade of bubbles and sparkle to your holiday table. 

With aromas of green apple, orange, and lemon and a delicate taste, this sparkling wine is not only delicious on its own but also makes the perfect addition to a cocktail. 

Gancia Prosecco D.O.C. is much more than a sparkling wine; it celebrates the beauty of communion with a toast that brings friends and family together with a “cin cin!”

Sammy’s Lost Cask – 10-Year Aged Rum

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As part of his 75th birthday celebration, he is releasing an exclusive batch of his Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum called Sammy’s Lost Cask – 10-Year Aged Rum. This limited edition of 500 numbered bottles includes 75 unique bottles hand-signed by the Red Rocker – a much-desired holiday gift for collectors and fans. The bottles, priced at $299 each, will be available for purchase starting Monday, Nov. 14.

J.T. Meleck Rice Whiskey

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Released in July of 2022, this is J.T. Meleck's long-talked-about product that will now be consistently available on the market. 

  • Aged for almost 5 years in American Oak 53-gallon barrels
  • 96-proof 
  • Appearance is amber in color and deep in intensity
  • Aroma characteristics include vanilla crème cake and white chocolate pudding
  • On the palate is a smooth texture with hints of butterscotch, silky caramel, crème brulee, and dark chocolate with a bit of spice

An excellent spirit meant to be enjoyed neat, over rice, or in a classic cocktail. 

Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey

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Named one of the top 10 whiskies in the world by Whisky Advocate in 2015, the third release of the most elusive Wyoming Whiskey offering is being released for the 3rd time ever with only 120 bottles available in select US markets.

This edition of Barrel Strength comes with a new label, is from barrel #9735, and was selected for its excellence by Wyoming Whiskey master blender Nancy Fraley. Aged 5 years, bottled at 122.4 proof and offers a distinct flavor profile that reflects its Wyoming origin. 61.2% ABV.

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COLOR: Deep copper to mahogany

NOSE: Intense notes of Demerara sugar, plum pudding, rich Austrian Sachertorte with apricot jam, and dark chocolate-covered espresso beans. 

PALATE: Notes of dark dried fruit with sweeping waves of cherry cobbler with a buttery cinnamon-biscuit crust, moving towards a good balance of rum raisin ice cream, prunes in syrup, chocolate-covered orange peels, nutty marzipan, croissants with honey butter, and a whisper of smokey barrel char.

FINISH: Long and luscious, with excellent balance between the candied citrus and dark fruit, molasses, dark chocolate, buttery and nutty notes, and brown baking spices, with a final big "Wyoming hug."

Wyoming Whiskey Outryder Whiskey

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This year’s 6th expression of Outryder Whiskey will be available in select US markets. Aged a minimum of 5 years, 50% ABV, 100 proof.

COLOR: Copper to mahogany

NOSE: Pumpernickel bread with melted butter, honey aromas of beeswax candles with orange blossom pollen, and warm cherry cobbler

PALATE: Hot chocolate, yeast biscuits drizzled with dark molasses, honeyed hay, and roasted cumin in brown butter

MOUTHFEEL: Medium viscosity with lots of caramelized wood sugars together with gentle rye spiciness

FINISH: Long and warming, with lingering flavors of maple syrup over French toast

Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

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Single Barrel represents the top 1% of bourbon barrels sampled each year by Wyoming Whiskey. Each hand-selected barrel is bottled at 96 proof to maintain the character which defines it. Aged for a minimum of 5 years, no two barrels are alike. Chosen from six rickhouses for its singular character and taste, each barrel yields approximately 180 bottles that capture this unique bourbon and moment in time, both of which will never happen again. Aged a minimum of 5 years, 48% ABV, 96 proof

COLOR: Deep copper to mahogany

NOSE: Browned butter, Cola, black currant, and dried dates,

PALATE: Cola, dark chocolate, buttered pastry, dried date and fig, raisin, and orange citrus.

MOUTHFEEL: Full and rich, chewy, spicy, creamy with nuts.

FINISH: Long finish; dry, but with lingering impressions of butter crème, candied orange peel, and dark dried fruit.

WineHive Storage System

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Inspired by nature, WineHive is the modular honeycomb wine rack considered to be functional art for wine lovers.

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Gel Shotz

Gel Shotz gelatin is formulated to mix with your favorite alcohol to make fun shots for your next get-together, celebration, or just because. For non-boozers (especially kids), just replace the alcohol with cold water for a virgin, non-alcoholic treat. Finally, Jello Shots in nine grown-up cocktail flavors like margarita, Mai Tai, Cosmopolitan, and pina colada to name a few. Never again does your Jello shooter have to taste like cherry, blue raspberry, or lime.

Tif's Spiked | Passion Spirits

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A lightly carbonated, refreshing, luxury, ready-to-drink craft cocktail delivering summer vibes all year long.

Premium spirits, rum + vodka with lemon, acai, and coconut flavors.

Women-owned, Family run!

Wedding Oak Winery Late Harvest Riesling 2021

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Pecan, pumpkin and chocolate pies are a staple of Thanksgiving and nothing is better with pie than an off-dry dessert wine. This Late Harvest Riesling has rich aromas of apricot, peach, tangerine, saffron, and flint with honey flavors with good acidity to balance the sweetness. It was recently recognized with a Gold Double Gold medal at the 2022 Lonestar International Wine Competition and was rated a Texas Class Champion at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition

Wedding Oak Winery 2020 Tioja

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This is an elegant, fruity red wine with bright fragrances of plum, black cherry, earth and smoke. It has tart cherry flavors, and a rich plum finish. Tioja is a wonderful wine for Thanksgiving, with fresh acidity that loves the rich fat of the turkey dark meat and the gravy. It was recently awarded a Double Gold medal and Texas Reserve Class Champion at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition.

Texas Heritage Vineyard Petite Sirah 2019

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For a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner, the lush flavors and bold personality of Petite Sirah is a welcome choice. This beautiful, big red wine with blueberry and spiced blackberry flavors is an outstanding complement to full-flavored Thanksgiving foods like grilled lamb or roast pork.

Texas Heritage Vineyard 2019 Merlot

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The silky smooth texture, bright black cherry flavors and round nature of this Merlot makes it a great accompaniment with most dishes, from turkey and gravy to sweet-tart cranberry sauce. This fruit-forward wine is a crowd-pleaser with light tannins that make it a versatile wine for Thanksgiving.

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Kerrville Hills Winery 2020 Tannat

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Juicy turkey loves fruity red wine. The Kerrville Hills Winery Tanat is a great choice with raspberry and dried fruits flavors, bold vanilla, wet stone, and tamed tannins. Its right at home with a wide variety of Thanksgiving staples including roast duck, pecan stuffing, and sweet potatoes. 

Rivenburgh Wine 2021 Vermentino

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Light and crisp white wine is a versatile choice for Thanksgiving. Vermentino with its intense notes of fresh apple and zippy acidy let it be a perfect pairing with mashed potatoes, dressing and turkey.

Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co.

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Made with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s award-winning premium Beach Bar Rum, each of the sparkling rum cocktail flavors have been awarded by the San Francisco Spirits Awards. They include four playful twists on classic flavors: Tangerine Dream, Pineapple Splash, Island Pop, and Cherry Kola Chill. Made with all-natural ingredients and sweetened with agave, each flavor is under 130 calories and 5 grams of sugar per can.

MYX Fusions

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MYX Watermelon Moscato wine is everything you want in a light-bodied, thirst-quenching summer beverage. It’s smooth, slightly effervescent, and easy to drink. The signature fruit-forward notes of Moscato shine through, while the delightful watermelon flavor provides a crisp, clean finish.

Milam and Greene Whiskies

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Milam & Greene created Unabridged Volume 1 by calling on the expertise of three award-winning authors and whiskey experts: Heather Greene, CEO of Milam & Greene, Noah Rothbaum, and David Wondrich, authors of the Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails and Flaviar’s resident liquor experts. This is a complex whiskey with a spirited personality developed by mingling various bourbons from different states, and a range of ages.

 

 

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