Style Magazine: December 2019
For those still searching for the perfect present to gift someone (or yourself) this season, it’s your lucky day. In this month’s Holiday Gift Guide (page 45), we have 50+ ideas for all—including a pie-making class at Newcastle’s North Fork Chai Co., plaid flannel PJs for your pup (sold at pet boutique, Posh Puppy, in Rocklin), and the most stylish stockings I’ve ever seen (available at Placerville’s Brass + Oak). The best part? The majority of our picks are available at local retailers or made by area artisans. I know Amazon is convenient, but I strongly urge you to support the mom-and-pop places that make our community thrive; plus, most of the featured stores offer online shopping too, so you can purchase from the comfort of your crib! If a Christmas vacation is calling you, turn to page 64 for five places—all a short drive away—that are particularly pleasing this time of year. For each destination, Heather L. Nelson offers suggestions on where to eat and sleep, plus info on can’t-miss holiday happenings. There’s plenty more Christmassy content in the pages that follow, so pour yourself a glass of robust red (on page 90, we share four of our favorites!) and get into the season with Style. See you next year! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
For those still searching for the perfect present to gift someone (or yourself) this season, it’s your lucky day. In this month’s Holiday Gift Guide (page 45), we have 50+ ideas for all—including a pie-making class at Newcastle’s North Fork Chai Co., plaid flannel PJs for your pup (sold at pet boutique, Posh Puppy, in Rocklin), and the most stylish stockings I’ve ever seen (available at Placerville’s Brass + Oak). The best part? The majority of our picks are available at local retailers or made by area artisans. I know Amazon is convenient, but I strongly urge you to support the mom-and-pop places that make our community thrive; plus, most of the featured stores offer online shopping too, so you can purchase from the comfort of your crib!
If a Christmas vacation is calling you, turn to page 64 for five places—all a short drive away—that are particularly pleasing this time of year. For each destination, Heather L. Nelson offers suggestions on where to eat and sleep, plus info on can’t-miss holiday happenings. There’s plenty more Christmassy content in the pages that follow, so pour yourself a glass of robust red (on page 90, we share four of our favorites!) and get into the season with Style. See you next year!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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| eat & drink |<br />
Sip on This<br />
4 Wintry Wines<br />
Winter officially arrives on the 21st, but that doesn’t mean you should wait till<br />
then to welcome the season. Toast to rainy days and cozy nights in with one of<br />
the following robust reds. In no particular order... —Compiled by Megan Wiskus<br />
Element 79 2016<br />
Estate Alloy Blend<br />
ABV 14.9%<br />
PRICE: $35<br />
PURCHASE: Element 79 Vineyards,<br />
7350 Fairplay Road, Somerset, 916-<br />
337-2718, element79vineyards.com<br />
TASTING NOTES: This exceptional<br />
red blend—consisting of 41%<br />
Zinfandel, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon,<br />
25% Syrah, and 9% Petite Sirah—is<br />
aged for 19 months in 37% new French<br />
and American oak, resulting in a<br />
delectable wine with earthy aromas,<br />
a juicy, pomegranate palate, balanced<br />
acid, and silky long tannins.<br />
Pair with beef bourguignon or coq<br />
au vin.<br />
Miraflores NV<br />
Angelica<br />
ABV 18%<br />
PRICE: $60<br />
PURCHASE: Miraflores Winery,<br />
2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville,<br />
530-647-8505, mirafloreswinery.com<br />
TASTING NOTES: Made from<br />
*Mission grapes and freshly distilled<br />
brandy, this wine—that’s been barreled<br />
for 11 years—continues to develop<br />
complexity and richness as it ages.<br />
Smooth and rich with notes of coffee<br />
liqueur, almond, fig, and a long caramel<br />
finish, it’s a perfect wine to enjoy<br />
fireside or around the holiday table.<br />
Pair with pecan-pumpkin pie<br />
*The Mission varietal—originally brought to<br />
the New World by Spanish missionaries for the<br />
production of altar wine—was the most widely<br />
planted variety in California at the turn of the<br />
20th century. It still exists in small, old plantings<br />
throughout the state (less than 500 acres<br />
nationwide).<br />
Oakstone 2017<br />
Reserve Petite Sirah<br />
ABV 14.7%<br />
PRICE: $36<br />
PURCHASE: Oakstone Winery, 6470<br />
Irish Acres Road, Fair Play, 530-620-<br />
5303, oakstone-winery.com<br />
TASTING NOTES: An awardwinning<br />
single vineyard designate from<br />
the winery’s estate “Geoff & Katy”<br />
vineyard, this beautiful, full-bodied<br />
Petite Sirah is redolent with dark fruit,<br />
big tannins, a rich mouthfeel, and a<br />
long-lasting finish.<br />
Pair with braised or grilled lamb.<br />
Sierra Vista 2017<br />
Cabernet Franc<br />
ABV 14.5%<br />
PRICE: $29<br />
PURCHASE: Sierra Vista<br />
Vineyards & Winery, 4560 Cabernet<br />
Way, Placerville, 530-622-7221,<br />
sierravistawinery.com<br />
TASTING NOTES: Crafted from new<br />
world fruit with an old world influence,<br />
this Cabernet Franc features flavors<br />
of plum, blackberry, chocolate, and<br />
spice, resulting in the perfect balance<br />
between fruit, acid, and tannins. It’s<br />
perfect alongside cold days, warm<br />
meals, and good company.<br />
Pair with an herb-crusted rack of<br />
lamb.<br />
Photos by Ray Burgess. Background image ©MIGUEL GARCIA SAAVED - stock.adobe.com.
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