Martha Stewart Wine Co. is the perfect gift option for the wine lover on your list or if you are looking for some fantastic suggestions when entertaining this holiday season. Here’s what our tasting panel had to say about their selections:

Marquis de Bacalan 2016 Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Bordeaux, France

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

The nose brings together aromas of melon, citrus, and wild herbs. The palate takes shape with flavors of honeydew and kiwi wrapping around suggestions of herbs, citrus zest, and minerals. Its rich mouth-feel is in balance with a fresh acidity, making it a great wine to pair with baked sole in a light creamy sauce.

Rating: 90

Le Vassal De Mercues 2014 Cahors Malbec

Grape(s): 85% Malbec & 15%  Merlot

Region: Bordeaux, France

Price: 20-25

Tasting Notes:

Cherry and blueberry aromas jump from a glass, followed up by nuances of vanilla, spice, and earth. A good structure frames flavors of cherries, blueberries, and blackberries that flow into allusions of earth, vanilla, and dusty earth. Fruity and savory are in harmony here; open a bottle with your favorite chili.

Rating: 90

Racine 2016 Cotes de Provence Rose

Grape(s): Cinsault & Cinsault

Region: Bordeaux, France

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

Bright aromas of strawberries and stone fruits meld with floral and white spice notes on the nose. With a sip, strawberry, peach, and apricot flavors interweave among accents of minerals and violets. Crisp, with a food friendly acidity, open a bottle with grilled chicken.

Rating: 89

Castellani S.p.A. NV Arbos Bianco

Grape(s): Riesling and Moscato

Region: Italy

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

A welcoming nose of peaches, apples, and white blossoms greets the senses. A refreshing acidity carries flavors of stone fruit and green apple into suggestions of spring flowers and minerals on the palate. Clean with nice fruit, lots of Thai dishes will make lovely pairings.

Rating: 89

Cala De Poeti 2015 Sangiovese I.G.T

Grape(s): Sangiovese

Region: Italy

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Inviting aromas of bright red fruit combine with expressions of earth, spice, and leather on the nose. Cherry, raspberry, and fresh fig flavors come forth on the palate, alongside whispers of earth and spice. Offering a nice balance of fruity and more savory flavors, it will pairing well with homemade lasagna.

Rating: 89