Complementing Wine And Holiday Fare (NAPSA)—When it comes to choosing a holiday wine, often, the [ = trick is to select a wine that is both versatile and balanced; a wine that is neither overpowering in flavor nor too delicate. It needs to enhance a wide array of subtle flavors but not get lost in the fare. Fortunately, California’s Sonoma County has a numberofdelicious, well-balanced wines that demonstrate how the region’s diversity provides a variety of wines for hol- iday entertaining. Here are four to consider: Sonoma Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is great for brunch with friends. According to Food & Wine Magazine, it is one of the “great value wines” from Sonoma County. The tropical fruit and ruby grapefruit flavors pair won- derfully with breakfast fare and do not add heavinessto the meal. Many people are discovering the delightful versatility of Sonoma Countywinesthis holiday season. enough to venture outside to grill a steak. Find a bottle of Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet and youl find a wine with aromas grown in Russian River Valley of blackberry and cocoa leading to a rich, textured feel. Finally, pinot noir is getting a lot of attention these days and there are few places that grow better pinot than Russian River Valley. You can look for Davis chardonnays and tend to create friendly wine, full of bright fruit eFor a rich, mineral-flavored wine with vibrant acidity, you may want to try Rodney Strong Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Russian River Valley. The grapes are known for award-winning wines with depth and complexity. Rated over 90 points by both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast magazines, it complements a variety of fowl dishes and rich cheeses. When the weather is cooling, staying indoors and cooking hearty dishes can be a great way to spend time with friends and enjoy a bold cabernet sauvignon from Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley. Cabernet warms up any occasion, even if you’re bold Bynum Pinot Noir for a food- aromas and flavors. Pinot noir is one of the mostversatile wines for food andthis well-priced pinot can complement hearty pasta or even a holiday dinner. This season, rememberto take time out for all the smaller occa- sions, whether it’s brunch with friends or celebrating the fact that you left your work at the office for once—break out your favorite Sonoma County wine and pour yourself a glass. Every day should be this good. Cheers!
