We’re proud of our wineries for being selected by Wine Enthusiast to be part of the exclusive Buying Guide October 2023 issue.

There’s no such thing as too many gifts. And who doesn’t love a good bottle of wine. Here are a few more last minute holiday gift ideas for you as featured in Wine Enthusiast’s Buyer’s Guide. No need to save the receipts. Can’t go wrong with these!

1 – El Nido, 2020 Nido, 95 Points This deeply hued blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell offers a bouquet of fruits of the wood, caramel and crumbled thyme and sage.  It is bold on the palate, with opulent tannins supplying a framework to black cherry, Mission fig, chocolate-covered espresso bean and aniseed flavors with a soft hint of brambles.  There is a gorgeous floral note on the satisfying finish. Gil Family Estates SRP $145

2 – Alceño, 2016 Inédita de Alceño 03 Monastrell, 93 Points Aromas of cassis, chocolate-covered espresso bean and a whiff of petrol set the stage for black cherry, elderberry, eucalyptus, milk chocolate and orange zest flavors with a hint of green bell pepper.  Tannins come on strong at first but are gently replaced by well-balanced acidity. Viñedos Distribution SRP: $27

3 – Juan Gil, 2020 Blue Label Red Blend, 92 Points  Dark garnet to the eye, this wine offers blackberry, butterscotch and sage leaf aromas.  Polished tannins provide a backdrop to blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, anisette and nutmeg flavors.  A refreshing vein of acidity plies the palate from first sip to the lingering finish. Gil Family Estates SRP: $35

4 – Finca Bacara, 2021 Time Waits For No One Black, 91 Points  This black cherry-colored wine has a nose of cassis, blackberry and mocha.  It opens with grippy tannins, slightly spicy flavors of eucalyptus and clove that are joined by raspberry, black currant and a closing note of bittersweet chocolate. Tri-Vin Imports SRP: $60