Last Minute Wine Picks

Need a few bottles for the holiday get-together? Here are a couple we’ve had recently that are readily available around the liquor shops and a recipe for a Rosemary Paloma Cocktail too.

Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon – California, USA

Craving a little coastal California? Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon has velvety notes of dark berries. This wine will surely bring a little bit of vibrant California weather to our frigid Canadian December.

Ruffino Modus – Tuscan, Italy

Tuscany is bottled up in Ruffino Modus, a classic red that embodies the Italian Vivere di Gusto way of life. A recent survey showed that two-thirds of Canadians are claiming they are looking to liven up their holiday menus by drawing upon Italian inspiration and Ruffino’s Modus is the answer to that desire. Full-bodied with notes of ripe fruits and spices.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc- Marlborough, New Zealand

Kim Crawford’s iconic Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Known for its vivid flavour profile of passionfruit, gooseberry, and peapod. This wine is a longtime crowd-pleaser and exemplary of the high-quality wines New Zealand has to offer. Gifting this signature bottle will surely help your friends and family make the moment this holiday season.

Rosemary Paloma Cocktail

1 Tbsp rosemary syrup
¼ cup grapefruit juice
¼ cup soda water
¼ cup Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Single serving

ROSEMARY SYRUP
Remove rosemary leaves from sprig.
Rinse leaves and pulse in a food processor.
Boil water and corn syrup together while whisking.
Remove from heat and add the rosemary, steep for 2 hours or more.
Strain and store in refrigerator.

ROSEMARY PALOMA COCKTAIL

Mix Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc with soda water and grapefruit juice.
Combine rosemary syrup and wine mixture.
Garnish with rosemary sprig.