Suisun Valley Wines for The Holidays!

Turkey day, Christmas, and New Years are around the corner! You'll need some great wines to pair with your favorite holiday dishes! Why not add some Suisun Valley wines to your repertoire?

Here are my top SV wine choices for your holiday table:

1. Emmolo Sparkling Wine

2. Tolenas 2022 Grenache

This year's Tolenas Winery collection is absolutely fabulous! Their Fall lineup includes a 2022 Grenache which they call a "winter rosé". I couldn't agree more with that descriptor, as it is a light red wine with a beautiful cranberry hue. This wine has a nice body and minimal tannins which makes it easy to pair with lighter holiday side dishes and appetizers.

3. Tolenas Totality

What is Totality? Tolenas Winery created a sister wine for their Eclipse wine (read more about this in Suisun Valley Spotlight). Totality is made using Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Suisun Valley. The wine is a delicate red that is not too heavy or tannic, but still bold enough to hold its own alongside hearty holiday dishes. Enjoy this wine with your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas roast.

4. Caymus-Suisun 2020 Grand-Durif

A visit to Caymus-Suisun would be incomplete without a tasting of their Grand-Durif. This wine is made using Petite Sirah grapes from the Suisun Valley, the Petite Sirah capital of the world! Durif is the old French name for Petite Sirah and Chuck Wagner, owner of Caymus, wanted to pay homage by naming his wine Grand-Durif. The name is actually an oxymoron; ask the story during your next visit to Caymus-Suisun! I recommend serving this wine with your holiday charcuterie board or Thanksgiving meal. It also goes well with chocolate and makes a wonderful gift!