WINES TO GIVE AND ENJOY
Christmas is a time with great meaning for everyone. Especially because it is a time of union and celebration.
These are the perfect dates to share a table with friends, co-workers, and of course, with the family. This year 2020, many of us are going to live one of the most atypical Christmas of our lives due to the circumstances experienced this year, inescapably marked by the coronavirus.
We would all love to be able to celebrate these holidays as a family, gathering together as we usually do; Also being able to attend the company dinner as every year, the tennis club, or the party that you celebrate with your group of friends from the school or high school.
However, we do not know yet if we can enjoy these traditional celebrations, because this virus has hit society very hard. In addition, the health authorities are restricting as much as possible all the social events and meeting spaces that have always been so important in our lives. We do not know what will happen, what will be allowed on these Christmas dates and what will not. But one thing we are clear about: in one way or another we are going to try to enjoy these festivities in the best possible way. Because we will beat this virus.
WINES TO GIVE AS A PRESENT
Many of the people you know in your closest circle are fans of the world of wine, to a greater or lesser extent. From the enjoyable to the enthusiast. Both some and others will always value a good wine as a great gift. Especially if this wine has a beautiful history behind it, has personality, and is identified with a territory. As with the wines that we make at Bodegas Enrique Mendoza.
The most enthusiastic are related to wines with a lot of personality. Wines that do not go unnoticed. For them, we must look for powerful wines, with a very good presentation letter; the importance of glass in an elegant bottle, box or labels. That it be made with special varieties and that are difficult to obtain at the wine-shops, which will make them even more if possible, a unique gift. As is the case of Estrecho o Santa Rosa.
It is also very important to find easy-to-drink wines. Wines created to enjoy good times with friends or gastronomy. In this case we propose Finca Xaconero 17, one of the most off-road wines from Bodegas Enrique Mendoza. A wine that fits in any table that is presented this Christmas, especially in magnum. To be able to share!
To make it easier for you, we show you some touches of these wines and our suggestions.
• The wines of the Moscatel variety
What would a Christmas be without sweet wines? We recommend the Enrique Mendoza Moscatel de la Marina 19, very cold, of course!
To begin or to end? You decide the moment! It pairs wonderfully with a good foie if you decide to have it at the beginning. But if you want to finish with it, don’t forget the cheeses or sweets.
• The wines of Monastrell
Talking about Alicante is talking about Monastrell. One of the first varieties that began to sail on the high seas, with the famous Fondillones, marketed through the port of Alicante.
We remind you that the Monastrell Enrique Mendoza Estrecho 17 with 95 Parker points is in a resounding, superb moment, what are we going to tell you… much better if you tell us yourself.
WINES TO ENJOY AT CHRISTMAS
At least we will have time to enjoy our closest family on these special dates. We will have much quieter moments. The celebrations will be less crowded and we will surely be able to savor each dish better and enjoy each wine that we will consume at the table with greater intensity.
We want to propose you some of the wines from our winery that, we believe, may be better suited to Christmas celebrations.
To open mouth: Enrique Mendoza Pinot Noir 18, will serve as an aperitif. With a medium structure it will help us to “warm up”.
For fish: Wow, we have it clear… Enrique Mendoza Chardonnay 19 last, very last bottles of this great vintage, the 2019 just before the new vintage comes out. He is in a very relaxed moment, ready to make us enjoy a lot.
For meats: It is time for Enrique Mendoza Finca Xaconero 17 in magnum size. And if you fancy something more structure and tannin in the mouth, Enrique Mendoza Las Quebradas 18 with 94 Parker points, will show you all its minerality.
For Christmas desserts and sweets: The typical colors of Christmas will give us a clue.Golden yellow color, the Enrique Mendoza Moscatel Marina 19 will captivate you. If you prefer the chromatic range of red, do not hesitate, your wine is the Dolç de Mendoza 14. It will not leave you indifferent!
