Twelve Wines of Christmas
The close of another big year should be marked with a sense of occasion, so why not take every opportunity to drink deliciously in December.
Wine Buyer Chris Webb needed little encouragement to dive into the cellar and curate a list of wines that are worthy of a celebration. Our 12 Wines of Christmas represent wines that are aged, limited in production or are an incredible vintage that we've been patiently waiting for the right moment to enjoy.
What better way to explore this incredible collection than through a taste, a glass or even a half-bottle carafe?
Discover compelling Pinot Noir from California's Santa Barbara County through the lens of the region's 'godfather' Jim Clendenen's Au Bon Climat; discover the magic of Jura with a Burgundian twist via Domaine du Pelican's Savagnin from the storied soils of Arbois. Or perhaps delve deep into local benchmarks with a quintessential Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Yeringberg.
There's no finer way to celebrate.
We are thrilled to share mature Riesling from century-old vineyards from the Saar Valley in Germany, or dive into the world of terroir-driven champagne with Adrien Renoir's Blanc de Noirs from the Grand Cru village of Verzy.
Our 12 Wines of Christmas is a collection of wines that our whole team gets really excited about. It allows us to share our true loves within the world of wine with our guests here at Cumulus Inc.
Please note, this collection is only available for the duration of December 2023. Watch this space to find our next selection in December 2024.
The wines
NV Adrien Renoir Blanc de Noirs 'Le Cepage' Extra Brut Verzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
2015 Van Volxem Riesling 'Alte Reben' Saar, Mosel, Germany
2021 Luis Pérez Palomino 'La Escribana' Marco de Jerez, Spain
2021 Pelican Savagnin Ouillé Arbois, Jura, France
2019 Vasse Felix Chardonnay 'Heytesbury' Margaret River, Western Australia
2018 Il Carpino Skin Contact Malvasia 'Vini Macerati' Venezia Giulia, Italy
2017 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 'La Bauge Au-Dessus' Santa Maria Valley, California
2020 Ciro Biondi Nerello Mascalese blend 'Outis' Etna, Sicily, Italy
2018 Shaw + Smith 1500ml Shiraz 'Balhannah Vineyard' Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2015 Akutain Tempranillo Gran Reserva Rioja, Spain
2018 Yeringberg Cabernet Sauvignon blend Yarra Valley, Victoria