Reds for the Holidays

Reds for the Holidays

It’s the most wine-derful time of the year. The holiday season is finally upon us. Every holiday celebration deserves the perfect wine pairing to go along with it. Make spirits merry and bright no matter what gathering you're hosting or attending by bringing along our newly-released Red Set, featuring our 2021 Pinot Noir, 2019 Red Blend, and our limited-edition 2021 Petite Sirah.


You might be asking yourself, “How do I know which wine to bring to which occasion?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are our favorite holiday activities to pair each of our big, bold, and beautiful reds with.


Bring Pinot Noir…

  1. For the Hallmark holiday movie marathon 
  2. For hanging the holiday decor 
  3. For apres ski 

Our 2021 Pinot Noir features notes of lush berries, vanilla spice, and bright cherries. This luscious red with bright and complex flavors perfectly complements a casual holiday cocktail hour with a charcuterie tray, or dinner with rich meats such as roasted turkey. Need some charcuterie inspo? Check out our Trader Joe’s Charcuterie Board blog and add your own holiday twist!


Bring Red Blend…

  1. For making gingerbread houses
  2. For admiring holiday lights 
  3. For the office holiday party 

This delicious blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah boasts notes of red currants, bright blackberries, and cracked peppercorn. This bold and bright 2019 Red Blend pairs perfectly with Holiday treats like rich dark chocolate truffles or gingerbread cookies.


Bring Petite Sirah…

  1. For an elevated Holiday dinner 
  2. For sitting by the fire
  3. For wrapping gifts

This limited-edition, single-vineyard 2021 Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California has full-bodied flavors of black currant, peppercorn, and dark chocolate. The perfect wine to serve for special holiday dinners alongside heartier meat dishes like braised lamb shank or prime rib and earthy appetizers like stuffed mushrooms. 


Each of these delightful reds can be enjoyed in the can or in a glass while spending quality time with friends and family. Stock up for the holidays here and cheers!