The Grape Divide
Whether you’re looking for a white wine or red wine for a holiday soiree, we’ve made it easy for you to walk in and out of the shop like a pro and impress your fellow imbibers.
The holidays are meant for sharing. Sharing food, sharing gifts and sharing secrets about the best wine to bring to an event without breaking the bank. Our favorite wine guy, Paul Boyer of Blanc & Rouge in DUMBO Brooklyn, gives us the skinny on how the perfect wines for any holiday occassion.
The Blanc
Hautes Terres de Cumberousse Cuvee Roucaillat, 2009 14.99
From the Langeudoc region of France. They use traditional tools to produce a truly rustic and organic wine. Its a blend of Roussanne, Rolle and Grenache Blanc and has an elevage of 18 months. Its finished in Orangina tanks which really makes it hold its own against any turkey.
The Rouge
Fabien Jouves Tu Vin Plus Aux Soirees, 2011 13.99
A certified biodynamic organic blend of Malbec and Cab Franc from Cahor. Fabien makes cool wines outside of AOC rules. Funky, plush, spicy and of course, delicious.
