There’s a wine bar in New York City everyone’s talking about, and that wine bar is Aldo Sohm Wine Bar. From the master sommelier at Le Bernardin, this spot has become a midtown favorite of ours (and simply a survival go-to). With the holidays here at last, we realized that history is cyclical (as they say) and the inevitable was going to happen: Loads and loads of cocktail and dinner parties. You’re about to be thrown into the November and December madness that comes with attending a zillion events, and deciding what to give/send those zillion hosts and hostesses. We find a good bottle of wine will always do the trick, which is why we had Aldo Sohm’s General Manager – Sheri Griffith – curate the perfect list for us of red wines to bring as a gift to any and every holiday soiree. Peruse these ten to become to most popular guest at your next one… 1. If you are looking for an easy drinking red that with low tannin and a balance of fruit, Saint Cosme, Cotes du Rhone, $14 blend from France is delicious and a great value at under $15.

2. Cristom, Mount Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir, $15 from Willamette, Oregon is another crowd pleaser with new world fruit and old world style it’s sure to please a range of palates. 3. If you know there are some fellow oenophiles at the party, bringing something unique is always fun. Vigneto a Prua, $20 in Liguria, Italy makes a 100% Rossese and it is delicious!  It’s really interesting with spicy, floral and herbaceous aromatics that change by the minute in the glass. 4. Another interesting wine to bring is Tenuta Terra Nerre, Etna Rosso, $16 from Sicily.  The Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucio grapes are grown on Mount Etna.  This gives the wine a delicate smoky flavor with a beautiful balance fruit and it pairs really well with food! 5. If you are looking for something with a little more grip that’s still approachable, try bringing Vietti’s Perbacco, $20 from Piedmont, Italy.  It is 100% Nebbiolo grown in Barolo it’s just not aged as long and ready to drink now. 

If you can get a hold of some of their aged Barolos they are some of the best! 6. If you are looking for a bold red, but still need to appeal to many palates a blend is always a safe bet. The Cuvelier Los Andes, Coleccion, $23, from Mendoza, Argentina is a delicious blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 7. Another cool blend is the Twelftree, Greenock, $24 from Barossa, Australia.  It’s 52% Grenache and 48% Mataro.  It has a bold dark fruit profile with low tannins and a subtle finish. 8. A little off the beaten path, but an interesting easy drinking wine from Greece might be fun. Bring a bottle or two of the Agyros Estate, Atlantis Red blend, $14 of Mandilaria and Mavrotrigano. 9. If you are attending a large party and know that this is a thirsty group of friends, you might want to consider bringing a Magnum. Antinori, Chianti Classico Reserva, Badia A Passignano 2008, $40 in Magnum is delicious. 10. If you are throwing the party for lots of friends I recommend the Greysac, Bordeaux, $12 blend from the Medoc that comes in a 3L! 

It is sure to impress and there will be plenty for everyone. Check out our favorite red wines under $20 or where to get the best wine glasses.cool wine glass ideas 42 Bordeaux Red Wines For Your Holiday Dinnerbest wine in the world available in indiaToday, wines to match the recipes from our all-star team of chefs. where can i buy canadian ice wine in the ukDo not get stressed trying to find the perfect wine to match your Christmas dinner. buy wine postersAlmost any wine tastes fine when sharing nicely-cooked food with good friends or family. best wine to drink daily

If the host is hyperventilating, the rest of the table are unlikely to enjoy themselves. good red wine for diabeticsThat said, it can be fun to try out different combinations, and a good food and wine match will make both taste so much better.good cheap wine for party This looks absolutely delicious. best wine from long island nyHere we need something with nice plump fruit and hopefully a touch of orange zest to match the mandarin. best time to visit italian wine countryGrüner veltliner sounds brilliant as does a medium-bodied chardonnay, an albariño from Spain or the fiano below. I am a big fan of Birgit Eichinger’s Hasel grüner veltliner (€19, independents).

) has the fruit to match the scallops; those on a budget could look at the Exquisite Collection Rías Baixas from Aldi (€9.49). You could stick with the above suggestions here but the sweet/sour pickle should go very nicely with a German riesling. Riesling has floral aromas, which sounds good with cherry blossom, and is also one of the best matches for crab, so that would seal it for me. The award-winning Penfold’s Koonunga Hill Autumn riesling (€18.99 from O’Briens and independents) or the exotic Wagner-Stempel riesling (€19.95, independents). This has a whole lot going on in terms of flavour and spice. Duck goes really well with pinot noir so this is a bit of a no brainer. The spice and mild pickled cabbage (strong vinegar flavours do not go well with any wine) would suggest steering clear of Burgundy and heading to the New World; Chile, Oregon, California or New Zealand are all possibilities. I really enjoyed the Windy Peak pinot noir recently (€15.99 in independents) but it might be a little too light for the duck.

If you want to start off with a white, the riesling or the grüner veltliner suggested above should work nicely. In an ideal world a bottle of Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir (€37), but reality might dictate the Secano Pinot Noir (€14.29), both from M&S. Pinot noir would be an option here again. It goes well with turkey and with the sweet notes of the buttered vegetables. If you fancy something with a bit more power, grenache-based wines from the Rhône or Australia would do nicely too. I include one of my favourites below. However, if you really want to push the boat out, I would go to Italy and the excellent Villa di Capezzana, as it has none of those drying tannins that can clash with turkey. See below for two main course options. If you are having a large crowd, the Cepa Lebrel rioja reserva 2010 (€8.99) or the lighter unoaked Cepa Lebrel Joven (€6.99), both from Lidl are worth considering. I might try this myself for Christmas day. It looks truly lovely, simple to assemble on the day and light enough after a big meal.