Holiday party season is coming to Spec’s! October’s festive costume parties lead into to the food-coma-inducing Thanksgiving dinner marathon, finally finishing with the season’s-end Christmas and New Year’s free-for-alls. You’ve been invited to all the best parties, so stay on the “nice” list with a plan of action for these holiday get-togethers. The following suggestions will help you survive the holiday hubbub.
October brings thoughts of Halloween, so why not have some fun with your beverage for the occasion? A spicy red wine will keep the ghouls away, so pick up a Zinfandel or a California Red blend. Many come with labels to fit the occasion and will make you the hit of the party.
November is next, with its fantastic holiday fare. There are many options that will leave you shining as brightly as the candles lighting the table. Spec’s carries your favorite Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, or Petite Syrah if your host prefers reds. If white wine is requested, you can rest assured with an Alsatian Riesling. An unoaked Chardonnay will also work with the offerings on the dinner table.
Christmas and New Year’s festivities wrap up the old year and ring in the new. Spending these days with those closest to us calls for something special from Spec’s. Treat your guests to a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux, or a heavy-hitting Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville or the Stag’s Leap district in the Napa Valley. These varietals are sure to please the palate of even the most wine-savvy aficionado. Finally, an elegant French Rose Champagne with a serving of salty caviar will help you commit to – or break – your New Year’s resolutions.
So the next time you get a holiday party invitation, just step back and take a deep breath. Relax. Spec’s has many experts available to guide you in the right direction to make the party a success that will be remembered for ages – or until next year.
Submitted by: Leonel Hurtado, Store #198 in Brownsville, Texas
