The Holidays Are Here - Wine Pairings To Try From Our Instagram!

We use our Instagram mostly as a one off quick wine tasting platform so sometimes our Blog Followers don't see them.  So we thought we'd show them here for a Holiday Wine Selections Post and we'll break them down by Food Pairing.  This isn't all of them but a good chunk.


Here's to you having a wonderful Holiday Season filled with family and friends, laughter and joy and lots of wine!

Get ready to scroll!   :)

Turkey and Seafood Wine Pairings:

Our last 2011 The People's Sauvignon Blanc: all the tropical smells you can handle in a glass! #nzwine rocks!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 3:37pm PDT

Yup this on tap for turkey dinner. Can..not..wait! #calipinotnoirrocks

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 10:50am PDT

There will be a Blog post, oh yes...

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Aug 8, 2014 at 7:02pm PDT

2011 Sella & Mosca Vermentino Di Sardegna: Flinty with the right touch of acid & sugar mixed with pears & beach rocks

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Sep 9, 2014 at 4:44pm PDT

2011 Stoneleigh Chardonnay: pear and orange peel are front & center with a touch of ginger on the finish...

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:03pm PDT

Tonight was the 2013 Aymura Sauv Blanc. Not as tropical as NZ but great acidity @winesofchile

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Aug 8, 2014 at 6:35pm PDT

Beef and Ham Wine Pairings:

It wasn't pure Cab but there was some in it for #CabernetDay and now it's gone!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Aug 8, 2014 at 7:10pm PDT

Tonight was the 2007 Peter Dennis McLaren Vale Cab Sauv. Luscious & thick w currents/oak

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Sep 9, 2014 at 7:00pm PDT

2013 Trapiche Reserve Malbec: Purple and dark with plums and cedar. Great & cheap!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Sep 9, 2014 at 7:15pm PDT

2010 Chateau de la Muloniere Anjou Villages: surprisingly light with peppers & tart berries. Great wine!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Sep 9, 2014 at 6:34pm PDT

2012 Tommasi Viticoltori Arele: Appassimento style with black cherry notes and great body. Review to come!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 6:03pm PDT

2011 Trapiche Gran Medallion Malbec: this wine is friggin' awesome. Wine of the Year candidate for sure. More to come...

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:38pm PDT

2013 Errazuriz Estate Series Carpenter: tart cherry with balanced tannins. Nice drinking wine!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:48pm PDT

2011 Pepperwood Grove Old Vines Zinfandel: an old favorite with full bodied berries and round tannins

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Oct 10, 2014 at 4:57pm PDT

2012 Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon: juicy & rich cherries with tight tannins & a hint of sugar

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:49pm PDT

2006 Led Petites Rochester Chinon: a medium bodied green pepper factory!#birthdaywine

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:24pm PST

2010 Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve Cab: rich, juicy cherries in a field of violets! #anniversarywine

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:59pm PST

2009 Finca Antigua Crianza: a lovely blend with smooth tannins and blackberries.

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:56pm PST

2011 Wente Vineyards Charles Wetmore Cab: silky tannins mixed the cherries and violets...delish!

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Dec 12, 2014 at 4:35pm PST

2013 Henry Lagarde Cabernet Sauvignon: smooth tannins and blank currents highlight a solid #wine

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:22pm PST

Our last bottle of Pillitteri Cab Franc! Boooo must get more...

A photo posted by Chris O'Shea (@unfussywine) on Dec 12, 2014 at 8:43pm PST

Keep on Tasting!

Chris & Shannon