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Moët Impérial Champagne

Uncork this unique golden light-up magnum of bubbles to get the festivities underway and allow the bottle to illuminate your table all evening! Moët’s iconic Champagne style that’s been made since 1869 uses the three grape varieties of Champagne—Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. The fine bubbles deliver aromas and flavors of green apple, citrus, white flowers, brioche and a hint of nuttiness.

Pairing Suggestions

These bubbles will pair with any of the foods offered this evening, but a few standouts are…

• Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese and wrapped with prosciutto
• Apple & Arugula Salad
• Lobster Risotto

2019 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru “Vaillons”

Chablis produces some of the most elegant styles of Chardonnay that showcase not only its aromas and flavors of apple and citrus, but it’s minerality and fresh acidity. This bottle comes from one of the prestigious premier crus of Chablis, France produced by one of their renowned winemakers.

Pairing Suggestions

The bright acidity of this wine will counter the creaminess of these menu items…

• Pear and Brie Beggars Purses
• Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog
• Louisiana Crab Cakes

2018 David Arthur Proprietary Red

This Bordeaux style red wine is from one of the first winemakers to grow grapes on the acclaimed Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley. David Arthur has been certified organic since 1986 and this wine is a delicious example of their approach to wine. It is bursting with bright red fruits like cherry, raspberry and plum, plus notes of anise and baking spices which creates a complex wine with a long, smooth finish on the palate.

Pairing Suggestions

In addition to pairing well with red meat, this complex red will pair with bold foods like…

• Point Reyes Bleu Cheese
• Applewood Smoked Cheddar
• Seared Angus Carved Tenderloin

2017 Waugh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Waugh Family Wines was started in 2000 and is owned and operated by a first-generation husband and wife team who only produce 3,500 cases per year. Their 2017 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley begins with aromas of blackberry and chocolate, as well as hints of mint and clove. On the palate, it displays flavors of boysenberry and black currant, with a long finish with soft tannins.

Pairing Suggestions

This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with not just hearty, savory dishes, but also slightly sweet desserts.

• Point Reyes Bleu Cheese
• Brisket Grilled Cheese
• Individual Mousse Parfaits

Champagne Pierre Moncuit, Grand Cru “Moncuit-Delos” NV

This wine is full of minerality with lemon and toast notes. Not only are the vineyard manager/winemaker and cellar hand family members, but they’re a mother and daughter team.

Pairing Suggestions

While Champagne does not need food to enjoy it’s charm, this sparkler will pair beautifully with these menu options…

• Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese and wrapped with prosciutto
• Apple & Arugula Salad
• Lobster Risotto

Hartford Court Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA 2020

The elegant aromatics of jasmine, citrus and pear in this white wine are complemented by tree fruit flavors. The mid-palate is followed by subtle minerality and crystallized ginger on the finish. Founded in 1994 by daughter and son-in-law of Jess Jackson (founder of Kendall-Jackson), Don and Jennifer Jackson Hartford, the winery specializes in small lots of vineyard-designated wines of high personality.

Pairing Suggestions

This wine is a versatile wine that can pair with a variety of menu items. Here are a few of our top picks…

• Pear and Brie Beggars Purses
• Lobster Risotto
• Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Gran Moraine Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon, 2019

This red wine offers aromas of dark cherries, antique rose and earth. The palate opens with notes of red fruit and mineral, accentuated by firm acidity and a generous mid-palate. From the Yamhill-Carlton region of Willamette Valley, Oregon this wine showcase Winemaker Shane Moore’s tireless attention to detail in both the vineyard and the winery.

Pairing Suggestions

Pinot Noir is also a versatile food wine that can pair with a variety of menu items, but here are a couple standouts…

• Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese and wrapped with prosciutto
• Louisiana Crab Cakes
• Lobster Risotto

Arrowood Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018

This bold red wine displays black cherry, leather and slate. Cocoa and spice come through on the palate accompanied by broad tannins and a rich, persistent finish. Founded by legendary Sonoma winemaker Richard Arrowood in 1986 and led today by winemaker Kristina Shideler Arrowood centers its focus around three signature appellations of Sonoma County – Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley and Knights Valley – considered premier regions for Cabernet.

Pairing Suggestions

While traditionally we pair a wine like this with red meat, there are a few other pairings that will be equally pleasing…

• Point Reyes Bleu Cheese
• Lobster Risotto
• Brisket Grilled Cheese