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<\/p>\nMore than 80% of all internet users have purchased goods or services online, and that isn\u2019t limited to books and electronics. Wine online shopping is a reality now, with online wine sellers becoming increasingly common.<\/p>\n
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Of course, just like when bookstores went online, the possibility of cheap wine online shopping brings with it more options than we can handle. With so many excellent wine deals online, which wines should you be looking for at this time of year?<\/p>\n
Fortunately, you\u2019ve got this handy list of the best winter wines to guide your search. Start your wine online shopping right by looking for these top wines for winter.<\/p>\n
Zinfandel wines have an unmistakable bold, jammy, spicy flavor. It holds up well to hearty, warming foods. Its high alcoholic levels set it up as the ideal red wine to enjoy as you snuggle up on winter\u2019s cold nights. Top varieties to try include the classic Sonoma County Zinfandel and the rustic Italian-style Primitivo.<\/p>\n
With powerful tannins and very high acidity, the wines made with Nebbiolo grapes are ideal alongside rich, fatty winter foods. Nebbiolo grape wines include Barolo, romantically called \u201cthe King of Wines and the Wine of Kings,\u201d and Barbaresco. Other wines leveled as the varietal also sit in this category.<\/p>\n
A wine native to the Rh\u00f4ne region of France, Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape possesses an earthy, spicy, and nuanced flavor. It\u2019s a hearty wine that goes very well with winter foods. Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape is made from a combination of grapes that grow in the Rh\u00f4ne region, including the Grenache grape predominantly. Other wines in this group can include Syrah and Mourv\u00e8dre, as they also boast deep, smoky, meaty flavors.<\/p>\n
Fortified Tawny Port wine has a sweet and warming effect. Because of this taste sensation, it\u2019s the perfect wine to accompany a molten lava cake or any other decadent winter desert. It\u2019s also excellent by itself.<\/p>\n
With the tastes of burnt sugar, vanilla, and spice, oak infuses Chardonnay wine with toasty, warm flavor. Judiciously oaked Chardonnay wines make for the ideal winter white, with lots of warm, toasted, buttery characteristics, and a medium body.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve somehow never experienced a Riesling from Germany, your first time is sure to be a revelation. German Rieslings are zippy and acidic, with spicy aromas and flavors. Riesling itself is a cool-weather grape that makes delightful winter wines to go with a number of foods. These wines range from quite dry to very sweet, so it\u2019s easy to pair them with different types of food respectively. Thanks to German Riesling\u2019s versatility, it\u2019s especially good for Thanksgiving dinner.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s a collection of winter wines without a celebratory bottle of bubbly? Whether you prefer authentic French Champagne or one of its sparkling wine counterparts, this toasty wine is a bubbling treat for whatever winter occasion you like to celebrate.<\/p>\n
Why not try something rugged this holiday season? Australian Shiraz sits somewhere between big, brooding, and boozy, and it\u2019s infamous for the powerful flavors of black fruit, high ABV, and savory undertones. The plentiful Down Under sunshine cooks up a wonderfully warming wine, but it isn\u2019t for the faint of heart (or palate).<\/p>\n
Earthy and rustic, Italian Sangiovese possesses the high acid and tannin content that\u2019s characteristic of Italian wines. It goes well alongside all kinds of winter foods, including vegetarian dishes. As an added bonus, it\u2019s complicated nose makes this wine perfect for sitting and sniffing as you contemplate New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n
This one may seem obvious, especially if you already know your wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is a thinking person\u2019s wine: layered, complex, and shockingly subtle. It\u2019s also an excellent eating companion, perfect for accompanying warming dishes that stick to your ribs.<\/p>\n