If you're shopping for a large group o r just trying to make everyone happy around the holidays, it can be difficult to know which wines to buy. Join me this week as I chat with fellow Certified Sommelier Ariel Bruckner about the wines we enjoy around the holidays and a few tips and tricks to make your holiday wine selections a bit easier! ------ thewineceo.com ------ Sponsor of today's show: Wash & Wik Get 20% off with code THEWINECEO ------ Ariel's 1st appearance on The Wine CEO Podcast: Episode #29: Real Life of a Beverage Director with Ariel Bruckner ------ Wines mentioned in today's show Ariel's picks for the holidays: 1 Red - New World Pinot Noir 1 White - California Sauvignon Blanc 1 Sparkling - Cava or Cremant Affordable Champagnes: Laurent Perrier, Tattinger, Veuve Cliquot, Piper Heidseick, Nicholas Feuillate, GH Mumm, Tsarine The wine we drank today while chatting: Voché Rioja Reserva (Tempranillo), 2013 and less than $20 at Costco. Napa Valley Wineries Ariel is loving: Stag's Leap, Foley, and Swanson. Great wine deals right now! -----------------