However you celebrate the holidays, you can bet it’s going to be a hectic time. But just about every chore this season—from selecting a tree to stringing lights across your front yard's wintry wonderland—can be elevated into a festive occasion with family, friends, and the right food, wine, and signature cocktails. This crowd-pleasing duo from Sebastiani highlights Chardonnay from Patrick’s Vineyard in Carneros along with a red blend from gravelly vineyards throughout Sonoma County. 

Our Sebastiani Showcase Gift Box Includes:

2021 Sebastiani Patrick's Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros
Our 2021 Patrick’s Vineyard Chardonnay has a golden-amber hue with ripe pear, pineapple, and a hint of movie popcorn on the nose. The mouthfeel is round and full, expressing notes of pear, apple pie filling, butterscotch, and marzipan.

Pairs Well With: Mediterranean Spinach & Yogurt Spread and Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

2016 Sebastiani Gravel Bed Red, Sonoma County
This red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Barbera opens with aromas of plum, cedar, and vanilla. The palate reveals flavors of dark berries, mocha, peppery spice, and tealeaves that extend over a long, smooth finish. Acidity and tannins bring perfect balance to the deep fruit characters. 

Pairs Well With: Grilled Lamp Chops and Chocolate Fondue with Mixed Berries

“Sebastiani is one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in California—the family even found a way to make wine right through Prohibition! Today we honor its long history in Sonoma County by focusing on single-vineyard or sub-appellated wines that celebrate the great diversity of this region’s terroir. Our commitment is to bring the best fruit to every bottle in a truly meaningful vineyard-to-table journey.” - Mari Wells Coyle, VP of Wine Making
 

Dessert sweetens any holiday occassion, whether you're passing around a platter of festive cookies or needing a sweet treat after any one of our special Holiday Recipes. Each of these wines is delightful to sip as an aperitif or, and if you find yourself behind the bar, try shaking things up with our elegant cocktails.

Our Sweet Treats Gift Box Includes: 

Ferrari-Carano 2018 Eldorado Gold, Dry Creek Valley (375 mL)

Eldorado Gold reveals enticing aromas of mangos, papaya, figs, orange blossom, hazelnuts, and almonds, followed by lush flavors of quince, lemons, apricot, crème brûlée, nutmeg, and honey. Sip by the fire, pair with shortbread or crème brulee, or try mixing with Cointreau and vanilla in a cocktail we call the Motherlode. 

Pairs Well With: Fig & Apricot Tart with Honey Drizzle and Nutmeg-Spiced Crème Brûlée

2020 Sebastiani Moscato, California

Classic aromas of honeysuckle, lychee, and mandarin orange lead to ripe flavors of peach, pear, honey, and mango on the palate. A kiss of acidity gives this wine perfect balance. Enjoy paired with a cheese plate or mixed into our original Moscato Melody, a fresh, lemony-melon cocktail.

Pairs Well With: Honeysuckle & Peach Glazed Brie or Mandarin Orange & Fennel Salad

Ferrari-Carano 2018 Eldorado Noir, Russian River Valley (375 mL)

This deep, velvety wine made from Black Muscat and Muscat Canelli grapes has concentrated aromas of fragrant sweet rose, fresh wild blackberries, and Bing cherries with hints of warm spice. The palate bursts with intense, luscious blueberry flavors and notes of toasted pie crust. Enjoy with decadent chocolate desserts or with rye and lemon in a New Year’s version of the New York Sour. 

Pairs Well With: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart and Bing Cherry & Almond Galette

“We believe there is a wine for every occasion. Each of these sparkling and dessert wines is delightful on its own or in one of our fun cocktails—try out our version of the classic Poinsettia this holiday season, or invent a delicious concoction of your own. Cheers!” - Mari Wells Coyle, VP of Wine Making
 

The 2022 Rosé is the quintessential summertime wine. Aromas of watermelon and cherry are accented by a hint of green strawberry. Intense flavors of watermelon and cherry flood the palate, beautifully supported by crisp acidity. Enjoy this wine chilled alongside a strawberry salad, watermelon gazpacho, or pork belly sliders.

Classic Moscato aromas of honeysuckle, lychee and mandarin orange lead to ripe peach, pear, honey and mango flavors on the palate. This wine demonstrates the ideal balance between sweetness and acidity we strive to achieve with this varietal.

Our 2019 Sangiovese opens with aromas of violet, new leather and wild raspberry. Ample elegance reigns with this red fruit oriented beauty. Silky tannins and integrated acid with subtle oak spice.

Our 2019 Malbec is a striking and nearly opaque deep berry color. Aromas of berries, pomegranate, cocoa and tobacco carry onto the medium bodied palate. Additional notes of plump dark fruits, mocha and leather linger on the finish.

Upon opening, aromas of sweet potpourri, mint, fresh strawberries and espresso entice the senses. Medium-bodied on the palate, our 2018 Alexander Valley Merlot offers lush flavors of rhubarb, ripe raspberry, and vanilla spice. Notes of decadent toffee linger on the smooth finish.

Our 2018 Sonoma County Merlot offers aromas reminiscent of a holiday potpourri. Scents of cinnamon and cherry are supported by earthy notes with a touch of white pepper. On the palate, clove, vanilla and cranberry marry together with a Christmas spice finish making this wine a nostalgic journey for the senses.

Our 2019 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is a bold and hearty wine. Aromas of dried rose petals, crushed raspberries and briary fruit are present among opening. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy flavors of fresh raspberries and strawberry marmalade and notes of sweet spices. A hint of toasty oak lingers on the finish.

Our 2019 Gravel Bed Red is a harmonious expression of gravely vineyard sites from a moderately warm vintage. Its deep ruby red color leads into forward aromas of baked plum, earth, cassis and incense. Rich flavors of date, fig and sandalwood lead to a milk chocolate finish over fine tannins.

The 2017 Cherryblock is a wine of great complexity, intricacy and sophistication. In the glass, the wine is deep purple with ruby highlights, and others intense, concentrated aromas of blackberry, vanilla and baking spices. Waves of rich black fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cedar and tobacco. The finish is framed by full soft tannins and lingering notes of herbs and spice.

Our 2018 Gravel Bed Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful representation of Sonoma County Cab. Aromas of clove, leather, tobacco and cassis lead to savory tapanade and red fruit flavors on the palate, finishing with bright oak.

The 2018 Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of sassparilla, black pepper and new leather. On the palate, concentrated black cherry, savory Mushu plum and rich molasses lead to vanilla flowing through the decadent finish.

Our 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cherry liqueur, plum, strawberry compote and fresh leather. The palate offers cherry kirsch, strawberry preserve, and soft tannins with balanced acidity. The finish is long and elegant with notes of warm spice and carob.

The 2017 Cherryblock is a wine of great complexity, intricacy and sophistication. In the glass, the wine is deep purple with ruby highlights, and offers intense, concentrated aromas of blackberry, vanilla and baking spices. Waves of rich black fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cedar and tobacco. The nish is framed by full soft tannins and lingering notes of herbs and spice.

Our 2016 Gravel Bed Red is a harmonious expression of the gravely vineyard sites from a warmer vintage. Deep ruby in the glass, this wine opens with aromas of plum, cedar and vanilla. The palate offers great depth and richness, with flavors of dark berries, mocha, peppery spice and tealeaves. The finish is long and smooth with well-balanced acidity and tannins. Enjoy in its youth or age for 2-4 years to allow for greater complexity.

Complex, velvety and bold, the 2016 Cherryblock delivers a great deal of intricacy and sophistication. The wine fills the glass with deep purple and ruby highlights, followed by intense, concentrated aromas of blackberry, vanilla and baking spices. Waves of rich black fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cedar and tobacco. The tannins from this vintage were more intense than usual due to the smaller crop size, leading us to blend in a little more Merlot than is typical. The finish is framed by full soft tannins and lingering notes of herbs and spice.

The 2018 Cherryblock is a wine of great complexity, intricacy and sophistication. In the glass, the wine is deep purple with ruby highlights, and offers intense, concentrated aromas of cassis, tobacco and graphite. Flavors of black cherry fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cacao, cedar and tobacco. Full soft tannins complete the profile with lingering notes of herbs and spice. This wine is drinking well in its youth, but will improve over the next 10+ years.

 The deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Cherryblock offers wonderfully complex scents of crème de cassis, wild blueberries, plum preserves and incense with nuances of lilacs, cigar box, beef drippings, wood smoke and tilled soil. Full-bodied and jam-packed with tightly wound black berry preserves, spice and savory layers, it has a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

Complex, velvety and bold, the 2016 Cherryblock delivers a great deal of intricacy and sophistication. The wine fills the glass with deep purple and ruby highlights, followed by intense, concentrated aromas of blackberry, vanilla and baking spices. Waves of rich black fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cedar and tobacco. The tannins from this vintage were more intense than usual due to the smaller crop size, leading us to blend in a little more Merlot than is typical. The finish is framed by full soft tannins and lingering notes of herbs and spice.

The 2018 Cherryblock is a wine of great complexity, intricacy and sophistication. In the glass, the wine is deep purple with ruby highlights, and offers intense, concentrated aromas of cassis, tobacco and graphite. Flavors of black cherry fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cacao, cedar and tobacco. Full soft tannins complete the profile with lingering notes of herbs and spice.

Our 2022 Robert’s Vineyard Pinot Noir others red fruit, raspberry, and dried cherry on the nose. The palate is framed by bright fruit with subtle spice notes and toasted oak. This is a classic Los Carneros Pinot Noir, Finishing with textbook earthy characters and tea leaves. Serve alongside mushroom pizza or grilled salmon with cherry compote.

Our 2022 Gravel Bed Cabernet Sauvignon entices the senses from the first swirl of the glass. Aromas of blueberry and boysenberry are wrapped up in ribbons of lavender. The juicy palate others marionberry, boysenberry cobbler, and savory dried herbs with supple tannins and mouthwatering acidity. This wine pairs beautifully with aged gouda, charcuterie, Italian sausage with fennel, or pasta Bolognese.

Our 2021 Gravel Bed Red is dark and layered. The wine opens with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, mocha and allspice. On the palate, intense dark fruit characters and bold tannin are balanced by uplifting acidity. Notes of chocolate linger on the finish. This bold wine pairs beautifully with Tomahawk steak, grilled smash burgers, or sausage herb pasta.

Our 2022 Patrick’s Vineyard Chardonnay opens with an intriguing bouquet of butterscotch, ripe apple, dried pear, and toasted oak. The aromas carry through to the full-bodied palate adding a touch of tropical pineapple. Vibrant acidity lends a long, textural finish. Pair with shrimp scampi, herb-roasted chicken, or creamy pasta.

On the nose, our 2019 Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enticing aromas of blackstrap molasses, mint, cinnamon, blueberries and espresso. These notes carry through to the palate with additional flavors of white cherry and green plum. Bright acidity and youthful tannins give this wine ample aging potential.

The 2019 vintage opens with terroir-driven aromatics of crème de cassis, black cherry, baked plum and all-spice. These aromas carry through to a palate that is well structured and full-bodied, with youthful yet firm tannins. A long echoing finish provides additional notes of dark fruit, earth and toasted oak. While drinking well in its youth, this wine will continue to improve and gain complexity over the next 10+ years. -Mark Beaman, Winemaker.

Our 2021 Patrick’s Vineyard Chardonnay has a golden-amber hue with ripe pear, pineapple core and movie popcorn on the nose. The mouthfeel is round and full, expressing notes of pear, apple pie fillling, butterscotch and marzipan.

The 2021 vintage opens with terroir-driven aromatics of black cherry, dried plum, and cassis. These characters carry through to the plush palate, adding layers of caramel and ginger baking spice. Fine-grained tannins deliver a round mouthfeel and a long, silky finish. Pair this Cabernet Sauvignon with aged cheddar cheese, grilled beef Filet with potato gratin, or Moroccan spiced lamb.

Our 2022 Pinot Grigio is opens with lively aromatics of ripe peach, ginger root, star anise and subtle mineral notes. The palate is fresh and tropical with flavors of granny smith apple, fresh orchard peach, banana and juicy mango. This is a wonderful expression of the varietal with a smooth, refreshing finish.

Our 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and crisp. The nose presents lemon, lime, and hints of tea leaves. On the palate, abundant citrus flavors and ample acidity make this a clean, refreshing wine. Enjoy with oysters, lemon-based pasta dishes, or herb-roasted chicken.

On the nose, our 2021 Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enticing aromas of blackstrap molasses, mint, cinnamon, blueberries and espresso. These notes carry through to the palate with additional flavors of white cherry and green plum. Bright acidity and youthful tannins give this wine ample aging potential.

Our 2021 Sangiovese opens with aromas of violet, cherry, cola, and a hint of sarsaparilla. On the palate, bright white cherry flavors are supported by persistent tannins in the mid-palate, with nuance of graphite and cedar on the finish. We recommend pairing this wine with pasta carbonara, squid ink seafood risotto, or chocolate cherry brownies.

Upon opening, aromas of black cherry. dark plum and chocolate entice the senses. Medium-bodied on the palate, our 2019 Alexander Valley Merlot offers lrich flavors of clove spice, vanilla and ripe raspberry. Notes of smooth caramel linger on the finish.

The 2021 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is a bold and hearty wine. Aromas of dried rose petals, crushed raspberries and briary fruit are present among opening. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy flavors of fresh raspberries and strawberry marmalade and notes of sweet spices. A hint of toasty oak lingers on the finish.

Our 2022 Gravel Bed Red opens with blue blueberry and boysenberry aromas, wrapped in a delicate bouquet of fresh lavender. The juicy palate delivers marionberry and boysenberry cobbler, with savory dried herbs, and mouthwatering acidity. Supple tannins linger on the smooth, elegant finish. This wine pairs beautifully with aged Gouda cheese, Italian sausage with fennel, or pasta bolognese.