Zig's 2013 Holiday Wine Picks:

Big thanks to our Holiday Wine Picks sponsor:

16 Judges tasted through close to 200 wines to determine what wine is the best value Sparkling, White and Red wine under $15- as well as what is the best high end Sparkling, White and Red wine over $30. I've chosen one word from select panel members to describe each wine profile.

Top Wines Under $15

Sparkling

Segura Viudas, ARIA, Estate Brut, D.O. Cava $14-
Lemon, Apple, Mineral, Austere, Delish, Nutty, Yum

White Wine

2011 Four Vines, Naked Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County $12.99
Lemon Meringue, Tropical Fruit, Easy, Crowd Pleaser, Pineapple, Citrus

Red Wine

2012 Steelhead Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County $14.99
Strawberry, Floral, Tobacco, Spice, Cranberry, Mint, Smooth

Top Wines over $30

Sparkling

2002 Nicolas Feuillatte, Palmes d'Or, Brut Champagne $150
Stunning, Exquisite, Brioche, Delicious, Elegant, Apples, Citrus, Yeast, Hazelnut, Showstopper

--tied with--

2009 Woodenhead Winery, Naturale, Single Vineyard, Russian River Valley $46
Crisp, Refreshing, Tasty, Racy, Tart Gravenstein Apple, Sexy, Succulent, Young Pear, Bone Dry

White Wine

2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards, Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley $35
Rich Mouthfeel, Apples, Full Throttle, Créme Brulée, Love, Toasty, Lemony

Red Wine

2011 Claypool Cellars, Pachyderm Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $42
Raspberry, Pretty, Rose Petal, Sassafras, Feminine, Sexy, Gorgeous, Cranberry, Rockin!