AARP Holiday Mix

Stonewall is a crisp, light-bodied white wine with intense passion fruit and gooseberry aromas. The palate is rich and racy, with ripe tropical fruit, citrus zest, and freshly chopped herb flavors. Lively mineral notes introduce the long, vibrant finish.

Shellfish, chicken, pork, herb sauces, zesty green salads and other vegetarian dishes, goat cheese.

Pillastro Selezione d'Oro is a full-bodied red wine with ripe plum and freshly brewed coffee aromas. The palate has more spicy plum flavor and a long, chocolatey finish.

Beef, lamb, pizza (esp. with meaty toppings), game, tomato-based pasta dishes, aged cheeses.

The Inaugural R Collection by Raymond Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red wine with ripe, mouth-filling flavors of cherry, rhubarb and plum accented by notes of white pepper. Its tannins are approachable and help to create an overall plush and velvety impression.

Beef, aged cheese, game, lamb, burgers, meaty pasta

Stones & Bones is a full-bodied red wine with intense aromas of ripe berries and sweet spice. The palate offers black plum and bramble fruit flavors framed by toasty-smoky oak notes.

Tapas, cured meat/charcuterie, lamb, game, chorizo, roasted vegetables, firm cheeses.

Benedictus du Vatican is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with aromas of blackberry, cherry, dark plum and hints of spicy tobacco. The palate offers similar flavors across a long finish.

Red meats (i.e. game, lamb), charcuterie, vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.

Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc is a dry white wine with aromas of nectarine and honeysuckle. The palate offers ripe stone fruit flavors, layered with delicate spice, hints of wild herbs and a complex minerality that carries through to a long finish.

Chicken, pork, creamy risottos, richly sauced seafood, mildly spicy vegetarian dishes.

Farinelli is a light-bodied white wine with expressive aromas of ripe orchard and citrus fruits. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with pear, white peach red apple and lime flavors. Long, clean finish.

Antipasti, chicken, fish, shellfish, pasta, pork, mild cheeses.

Queen Bee is a full-bodied white wine with apricot, peach, honeysuckle and orange blossom aromas. The palate is round and soft, with ripe peach, nectarine and tropical fruit flavors.

Seafood (esp. lobster, crab or scallops with butter sauces), spicy dishes, holiday classics like turkey and honey-glazed hams, cheese platters.

Boulé Brut is a dry white sparkling wine with fresh green apple, citrus and delicate tropical fruit aromas. The palate has golden apple, tropical fruit and melon flavors plus bright acidity, delightful bubbles and a long, toasty finish.

Aperitif, assorted nuts, seafood, poultry, butter/cream sauces, cheeseboards.

Lost Isle Chardonnay is a dry, medium- to full-bodied white wine with aromas of orange rind and green apple, supported by hints of lemon and mango. The palate is rich and creamy, sustaining waves of fresh fruit flavors in a well-balanced and lingering finish.

Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, risotto, soft cheeses

Black Saint Peter is a full-bodied red wine with intense aromas of spicy red fruit, plus hints of pepper, mint and sweet spice. On the palate, look for smooth, mouthfilling flavors of black cherry and bramble fruits, layered with sweet vanilla oak.

Grilled steak, barbecue, burgers, turkey, pork, spicy dishes (esp. with Cajun seasonings), eggplant, meaty pasta dishes.