Wines & Beer Worth Celebrating
Nov 29, 2019
Beer and wine expert Hugh Sisson, founder of Heavy Seas craft beer and host of Cellar Notes on WYPR, discusses his top picks for the holiday season. He shares his take on Giant's own private label wine, "Artisan Vintners”, why it's okay to not take wine too seriously, and offers suggestions for beers and craft spirits.
Heavy Seas Craft Beers: www.heavyseas.com
Cellar Notes Wine Reviews: www.wypr.org
Hugh
Sisson's Holiday Picks:
REDS:
Artisan Vintner Pinot Noir (exclusive to Giant Food)
Chateau St Jean Pinot Noir and Cabernet
Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon
Kenwood Sonoma Cabernet and Merlot
WHITES:
Artisan Vintner Chardonnay (exclusive to Giant Food)
Chapoutier Belleruche Rose
Chateau St Jean Chardonnay
Chateau Souverain Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc
Kendall Jackson Reserve Chardonnay
Kenwood Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Simi Chardonnay
SPARKLING: look for méthode champenoise which requires a secondary fermentation in the bottle
Cava Sparkling
Freixent Brut
Lamarca Proscco
Mumm Napa Brut and Napa Brut Rose
BEERS:
Choose traditional and seasonal variety packs
For best flavor in cooking, use dark and malty beers instead of hoppy (IPA style) beers