Dining & Wine

Holiday Sips That Never Miss

December 9, 2025

Holidays

From cozy whites to celebratory bubbles and bold after-dinner pours, these bottles are guaranteed to impress—from Secret Santa swaps to luxe host gifts. —Noa Nichol

CedarCreek Riesling 2024

Fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced, this Okanagan gem brings bright citrus, stone fruit, and just enough sweetness to pair effortlessly with spicy dishes, seafood, or holiday apps. A crowd-pleasing white that drinks beautifully now.

Mission Hill Reserve Merlot 2022

Smooth, polished, and quietly powerful, this BC classic delivers ripe plum, dark cherry, and soft oak. It’s an elegant red that works just as well with roast turkey as it does with candlelit late-night conversations.

Liquidity Estate Viognier 2024

A floral, aromatic standout with notes of apricot, peach, and honeysuckle. This Ontario beauty is ideal for hosts who love unique whites that feel elevated and unexpected.

Adictivo Extra Añejo

A true showstopper gift. Silky, rich, and deeply complex with layers of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and spice—this is the bottle for serious tequila collectors and luxury spirits lovers.

Henkell Trocken Dry Sec

Bright, crisp, and celebratory with fine bubbles and refreshing acidity. This is your go-to sparkling for last-minute host gifts, brunch toasts, and spontaneous “just because” celebrations.

Luce 2022

Bold, romantic, and beautifully structured, this Super Tuscan blend offers dark berry fruit, warm spice, and velvety tannins. A luxe red for collectors, milestone dinners, and wine lovers who appreciate depth and elegance.

Tamnavulin Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smooth, approachable, and dessert-friendly with notes of honey, toffee, baked apple, and soft spice. A perfect entry point for whisky newcomers—and a cozy winter sipper for seasoned fans.

Wynns Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

An icon for a reason. Powerful yet refined, this Australian Cabernet delivers cassis, eucalyptus, and firm structure. It’s the bottle for steak nights, cellar gifting, and bold-red loyalists.

Bearface Triple Oak

Canada’s answer to modern whisky lovers—layered, smooth, and finished in three different oak casks for extra complexity. Notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted wood make it a standout gift for anyone who appreciates craft spirits.

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