As the countdown to the new year begins, elevate your celebration with an exquisite selection of wines that promise to add a touch of sophistication and indulgence to your New Year’s Eve festivities. Finding outstanding wines to celebrate with can be daunting, especially if you are not an experienced wine drinker. We’ve curated a collection of outstanding wines tailored to enhance the joyous event of New Year’s Eve, offering a spectrum of flavors that will complement the spirit of the occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party with friends or enjoying an intimate evening, these lovely wines are destined to elevate your experience, making the transition into the new year a memorable and tasteful one. Cheers to New Year’s Eve festivities filled with wonderful company and delightful wines to toast with!
Flat Creek Estate Trilogy Pack
Flat Creek Estate embodies a tale of daring pioneers, forward-thinking developers, genuine Southern hospitality, exceptional wines, and a future best experienced amidst the Texas sun while strolling through the vineyard rows. Their 80-acre Texas Hill Country estate features meticulously tended vineyards encompassing 17 acres and nine varietals, each chosen for the unique soil and microclimate to produce world-class fruit for Flat Creek’s Estate Wines. Flat Creek’s winery has earned more than 400 awards and accolades, including multiple Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Flat Creek Estate Trilogy Pack features their signature red wines all bundled in a beautiful holiday pack perfect for displaying on your NYE spread! You and your friends and family will love the exquisite wines in this pack: the 2017 Super Texan, a rich red with black currant, raspberry, and Sichuan pepper notes; the 2018 Four Horsemen, a special blend of ripe cherry, fig, and almonds perfect for intimate celebrations; and the 2019 Estate Montepulciano, a crowd-pleaser with blackberry and cherry notes. Retails for $144 at flatcreekestate.orderport.net.
Joseph Phelps Vineyards 2018 Ovation
Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a renowned winery located in Napa Valley, California. Established in 1973, the winery is known for producing high-quality, estate-grown wines that express the unique terroir of its nine Napa Valley vineyards. They have excelled in providing gracious hospitality, and prioritize sustainability in their vineyards and wineries to safeguard and improve the beloved region they proudly call home.
Joseph Phelps Vineyards’ 2018 Ovation Sparkling Wine is the winery’s third vintage of Ovation Sparkling Wine. The 2018 Sonoma Coast vintage experienced cool, mild weather, with delayed budbreak, bloom, and veraison. This two-week lag compared to the previous five years contributed to an excellent phenological ripening and the development of a complex aroma and flavor profile in this beautiful wine. The Ovation Sparkling Wine from this vintage showcases aromas of green apple, citrus zest, stone fruit, and toasted brioche, complemented by layers of white peach, white raspberry, vanilla sponge cake, and a pleasing saline character. The 2018 vintage exhibits a robust acid structure and tension. You’ll love pairing this with beautiful New Year’s Eve dishes like mussels, oysters, caviar, and crème fraîche. Retails for $135 at josephphelps.com.
La Crema 2018 Saralee’s Vineyard Blanc de Blancs
La Crema is a winery and wine brand based in California, particularly known for its high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. La Crema focuses on producing cool-climate wines, and it has gained recognition for its elegant and well-balanced wine. La Crema’s 2018 Saralee’s Vineyard Blanc de Blancs is an ideal New Year’s wine due to its crisp elegance, refreshing citrus flavors, and effervescent charm, adding a celebratory touch to the occasion. The wine presents aromas of baked apple, fresh Meyer lemon, and subtle hints of proofing bread dough, followed by flavors of lime and hazelnut. La Crema’s 2018 Saralee’s Vineyard Blanc de Blancs will pair beautifully with all your appetizers, including seafood such as oysters and scallops, light salads, and creamy cheeses. Retails for $65 at lacrema.com.
Belle Glos 2022 Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir
Belle Glos is a renowned winery recognized for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines crafted from distinctive vineyard sites along the California coast. A Belle Glos Pinot Noir is ideal for a New Year’s Eve toast, offering a perfect blend of opulence and sophistication with its deep, velvety texture, lavish aromas, and bold flavors that create a memorable celebratory experience. Situated in proximity to the Pacific Ocean, every vineyard site experiences notable climate variations influenced by factors such as fog, wind, sunlight, and soil composition; the crafting of each Vineyard Designate is dedicated to capturing the essence of its specific vineyard, resulting in refined expressions of California Pinot Noir.
A deep purple hue, adorned with flecks of garnet, introduces Belle Glos’ 2022 Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir, boasting opulent aromas of warm blackberry pie, raspberry, licorice, and white pepper, while its bold and sophisticated palate reveals notes of dry cherry, crushed lavender, and chocolate-covered blueberries, all enveloped in a rich, velvety texture that culminates in a long, structured finish. Retails for $55 at belleglos.com.
Belle Glos 2021 Chardonnay Glasir Holt Vineyard
Belle Glos’s 2021 Chardonnay Glasir Holt Vineyard is a superb choice for any New Year’s Eve festivities, exuding elegance with its vibrant character, complemented by luscious flavors and a velvety texture that adds a touch of celebration to the occasion. Located along California’s Central Coast, the Glasir Holt Vineyard is situated on the western border of Santa Rita Hills, close to the ocean. The ocean’s maritime influence, cool days, and chilly nights enabled the cultivation of a stunning, mineral-driven Chardonnay, yielding a wine with a classic and elegant style, consistent with the rest of the Belle Glos collection.
This Belle Glos Chardonnay was meticulously crafted using a traditional winemaking approach, aiming to capture the purest expression of the vineyard’s character, showcasing a vivid embodiment of the soil and climate offered by Mother Nature. You’ll love pairing this beautiful wine with your New Year’s dishes of creamy pasta, grilled seafood, roasted chicken, or dishes featuring buttery sauces, as the wine’s balanced acidity and luscious texture enhance the flavors of these pairings. Retails for $55 at belleglos.com.
Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
A beautiful Chianti Classico from Querciabella is a great wine to celebrate with on New Year’s Eve due to its versatile and food-friendly nature, making it a delightful accompaniment to a variety of celebratory dishes and enhancing the festive atmosphere of the occasion. Querciabella, a pioneering winery established in 1974, has been at the forefront of sustainable practices since 1988 when it embraced organic farming, and in 2000, it transitioned to a 100% plant-based approach to biodynamics, setting the standard for sustainability in Chianti Classico.
Querciabella’s Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 is a masterful expression of 100% Sangiovese, carefully sourced from the estate’s vineyards in Greve, Radda, and Gaiole in Chianti. True to the essence of Chianti Classico and its picturesque hills, this wine captivates with aromas of dark cherry, coffee beans, and garrigue. The palate unfolds with juicy flavors of dark fruit and berries, complemented by a fine-grained texture. Ideal for pairing with vegan red wine risotto, eggplant parmigiana, or rich pasta with mushroom sauce, this wine boasts an aging potential of up to 10 years. Retails for €45 at shop.querciabella.com.
Moser 51,151 Brut
Moser Winery, rooted in the agricultural traditions of the Cembra Valley and established in 1979, has evolved into a modern and innovative winery crafting exceptional Trentodoc wines. Today, the third generation of Mosers seamlessly blend innovative concepts with family traditions at their historic Maso Warth estate above Trento. First crafted by the Moser family in 1984, the Moser 51.151 Brut is a superb expression of the Trentodoc region in northern Italy using the Classic Method. The name celebrates Francesco Moser, second generation family member, and Moser co-founder, who achieved the Hour Record in Mexico City that year as a former professional road bicycle racer. This distinct Brut cuvée, characterized by its refreshing notes and delightful drinkability, displays a straw-yellow hue, fine perlage, and a fresh, fragrant nose. The palate is crisp, featuring ripe apples and pears intermingled with brioche, leading to an enduring finish. Retails for $30 at wine-searcher.com.
Napa Valley Quilt 2022 Chardonnay
Napa Valley Quilt Wines is a heartfelt homage by fifth-generation winemaker Joe Wagner to the allure of Napa Valley. Quilt Wines presents a classic yet intricate collection that mirrors the region’s diverse vineyards. Meticulously hand-selected by Joe, a native of Napa Valley, each wine in the Quilt series encapsulates the family’s winemaking legacy spanning five generations. The Napa Valley Quilt 2022 Chardonnay is crafted predominantly from Carneros District vineyards, where the cool and foggy climate, dense clay soils from the proximity to San Pablo Bay, and the marine influence of cool winds result in a wine with remarkable structure and a distinctive flinty minerality. This chardonnay offers aromas of ripe pears, roasted almonds, buttered toast, honey, lychee, jasmine blossoms, river gravel, and lemon zest. The flavors showcase baked apple with vanilla drizzle, pineapple-mango cream, buttered toast, salty popcorn, and lemon curd, accented by notes of nectarine and cantaloupe. Retails for $35 at quiltwines.com.
La Bulle de Château La Coste
Château La Coste, spanning over 200 hectares, seamlessly weaves together historical richness and a longstanding winemaking tradition dating back to Roman times. Nestled in the heart of Provençal landscapes, the picturesque landscape is adorned with vines, cypresses, umbrella pines, olive trees, and oaks. Château La Coste was awarded the “Organic Agriculture” label in 2009, and the vineyard completed its full organic conversion in 2013, embodying a dedication to craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The estate’s entire wine production is made with Demeter-certified biodynamic grapes. Château La Coste’s La Bulle features delicate fine bubbles and presents an expressive bouquet of fruits on the nose. It delivers a fresh and floral palate highlighted by the harmonious blend of white and red fruit aromas. You’ll love pairing La Bulle with spring rolls, red fruit desserts, or chocolate cake at your New Year’s Eve festivities. Retails for $33 at vinyawine.com.
Elouan Chardonnay
Elouan is the outcome of California winemakers exploring Oregon’s esteemed grape-growing regions, aiming to create Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that boast rich flavor, vibrancy, and suppleness by blending fruit from three diverse terrains in Oregon’s premier Western vineyards. The combination of these varied districts and a prolonged growing season results in wines with robust structure and a distinct vibrancy from their maintained acidity. The 2021 Elouan Chardonnay offers a rich floral scent, subtle oak, and a blend of citrus, white pear, tropical fruit, and a hint of nectarine. Full-bodied with lively acidity and a silky texture, it offers a lasting, vibrant finish. Retails for $20 at elouanwines.com.
Château d’Esclans The Pale Rosé
Envisioning Pink New Year’s Eve festivities? Let Château d’Esclans’s The Pale Rosé turn your dream celebration into reality. Conceived by Sacha Lichine, the creator of the renowned rosé brand Whispering Angel, The Pale Rosé exudes a youthful and fresh vibe, making it an ideal celebratory wine to share. Sourced from grapes in the Vin de Pays Du Var region of Provence, this rosé stands as a quality, quintessential choice, outshining others with its dry, refreshing profile. Exhibiting a signature Provençal gray-pink hue, it delights the palate with light fruits and a clean finish. Retails for $16.99 at esclans.com.
