The perfect sips for any holiday soirée

Houston – Need something for your next holiday function?

Advanced sommelier Wanda Cole-Nicholson stopped by Studio B with top picks from family-friendly parties to that swanky VIP holiday dinner. Your new favorite bottle awaits!

prices and selections vary by location.

Family Matching Pajama Party

• Giesen Zero non-alcoholic Sparkling Brut
• $17.49 Total Wine
• A non-alcoholic selection that everyone can enjoy; even the kids

Holiday Karaoke Party

• Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Extra Brut Champagne
• $75
• Bubbles are festive and make you want to sing!

Holiday Brunch

• Daou Rose
• $18 Spec’s
• Enjoy a medium-bodied, quaffable rosé with brunch dishes
• Lighter bodied, lower alcohol, more quaffable selection for daytime “darty”; great pairing with eggs and charcuterie.

Potluck dinner

• Frank Family Chardonnay
• $32.99 Central Market
• Bring a lovely and moderately priced chardonnay to pair with the dinner spread.
• A crowd pleaser; a gorgeous well-balanced chardonnay; bright acidity for an aperitif yet rich enough for meats and stews
• CORRECTION: During her segment, Cole mistakenly stated the chardonnay is from the Sonoma side of Carneros but later realized it is actually from the Napa side.

Secret Santa exchange

• Davis Bynum Pinot Noir
• $27.99 Randall’s
• Everyone loves pinot noir! Gift a lovely drinking pinot that they can enjoy solo or with food…and that doesn’t break the bank!

VIP holiday dinner

• Daou “Soul of a Lion” Cabernet
• $164 Total Wine
• Wow your guests with an award-winning, iconic, bold, and decadent high end Cabernet.

Six options to wow any guest, host, or friend!

Happy holidays! ❄️🍷