Roasts and Toasts
Santa Barbara County Wines to Drink on Christmas and New Year’s Eve
XMAS: Faves for the Family
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year, but when it comes to pleasing family and friends, ‘tis also the most frazzled time of the year. Here, The Winehound’s Bob Wesley and The Liquor &Wine Grotto’s Brian Brunello make your trip to the bottle shop the easiest task on your to-do list this year.
Grassini Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 ($40): Light and refreshing but far from lacking in flavor, Brunello calls this, “the best Santa Barbara sauvignon blanc I’ve ever tasted.”
Melville Viognier, 2009 ($24): Winning a 93-point score from the Wine Advocate, Wesley recommends this fuller-bodied white as a “cocktail” wine, considering its “room-filling aromas.”
