A Critic’s Guide to the Best Red Wines to Gift

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A Critic's Guide to the Best Red Wines to Gift
 
From blue chip Napa Cabs to affordable, age-worthy Pinot Noirs, reviewer Matt Kettmann rounds up the best bottles of red to gift for every situation.
 
 
 
 
 
Educated Guess 2021 EG by Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast), $20
 
 
92
points
 
Best Buy
 
 
On the palate, flavors of brambled dark plum, peach and pink grapefruit zest slide into vanilla spice, sarsaparilla and silky tannins on the finish.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
J. Lohr 2021 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles), $100
 
 
96
points
 
Cellar Selection
 
 
This top-shelf bottling for this veteran producer always impresses. Dark in the glass, this vintage begins with aromas of cassis and violet on the lush, intensely ripe nose that achieves remarkable harmony.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hartford Court 2022 Velvet Sisters Veneyards Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley), $78
 
 
96
points
 
 
The flavors on the palate are fresh raspberry, boysenberry and dried fennel, sliding into white grapefruit zest, dark chocolate and a dry, supple finish.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brassfield 2023 High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (High Valley) $23
 
 
93
points
 
 
The palate offers pink grapefruit, red apple and lemon zest, interwoven with cucumber, sedimentary rock and a long, mouthwatering finish.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Garda DOC
 
 
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Have a Very Jittery Christmas with Eggnog Espresso Martinis
 
 
 
 
 
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