AUSTIN, Texas (November 1, 2018) – Whole Foods Market today revealed its annual list of Sommelier Best in Class Holiday Wines for the holiday season. Devon Broglie, Master Sommelier and the global beverage buying team identified a robust selection of 21 wines, including 9 beautiful sparkling wines, to pair with holiday flavors for any festive occasion. This meticulously curated selection of wines offers something for everyone at a variety of price points.
Among this year’s selection is an excellent rosé from Oyster Bay that’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. The 2018 vintage will mark the first Oyster Bay Rosé ever seen in the United States, available for just $13.99. A second noteworthy wine, 5th & Bowie Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, highlights the growing bourbon barrel-aged trend, featuring smooth and silky caramel and vanilla flavors that are well balanced and delicious. Shoppers will be able to grab a bottle for less than $20 for a limited time only.
“The holidays are here and this year we’ve pulled together one of the more robust selections of holiday wines in recent memory, with a number of bottles hand-selected to pair with flavors and festivities associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s,” said Devon Broglie, Master Sommelier and Global Beverage Buyer for Whole Foods Market. “From Jacques Bardelot Brut Champagne for ringing in the New Year, to an exquisite Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Criterion that’s ideal for gifting, we’ve got you covered for any occasion and budget.”
Whole Foods Market is the only national grocery retailer with a Master Sommelier, and Broglie is one of fewer than 250 people in the world to hold the title. The Sommelier Best in Class Holiday Wines include:
- Oyster Bay Rosé
- Bread & Butter Chardonnay
- Bench Pinot Noir
- G.D. Vajra Barbera D’Alba
- Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau (available Thursday, November 15)
- Spirito d’Italia Pinot Grigio
- Domaine Paul Buisse Touraine Sauvignon
- Domaine Chanson Viré-Clessé
- Criterion Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chateau Miqueu Haut Medoc
- 5th & Bowie Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet
- Bodini Cielo Rojo Red Blend
Whole Foods Market’s expert wine buyers have also identified a solid selection of sparkling wines for New Year’s Eve libations, including:
- Jacques Bardelot Brut Champagne
- Jacques Bardelot Brut Rosé Champagne
- Grace Hale Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
- Presto Prosecco
- Calixo Rosé Cava
- Hattingley Classic Reserve English Sparkling
- Don Simon Spanish Sparkling
- Presto Brut & Rosé Sparkling in the Can
- Luminore Reserve by La Marca
These fine wines will be featured on sale for a limited time at all Whole Foods Market stores throughout the winter holidays.
