May 10 is Mother’s Day, the one time we set aside to let Mom know we care. Daughters, sons, husbands and significant others can give the usual flowers and dinner out or if you are looking to make her special holiday one she’ll remember with a gift, here are some ideas for moms who love to enjoy a good glass of wine or cocktail.
Lovely Libations
Archery Summit Dundee Hills Estate Chardonnay
This vintage Chardonnay has aromas of nectarine, fig, honey and pear with flavors of yuzu, papaya and green apple, $65 at https://www.archerysummit.com/.
Williamette Valley Vineyards Dijon Clone Chardonnay
This chardonnay has a fragrance of kiwi, pear and citrus with flavors of candied ginger, vanilla, lemon and green apple, $29 at https://www.wvv.com/.
McCollum Heritage 91 Chardonnay
This Chardonnay has layered aromas of jasmine and apricots and is great paired with fish or salads, $50 at https://mccollumheritage91.com/.
REX HILL Seven Soils Chardonnay
With aromas of baked peach pie, honey and chamomile, this wine is perfect for sipping or with pasta or fish, with flavors of lemon curd, ginger and strawberry jam, $35 at https://rexhill.com/.
Fletcha Azul Tequila
With only three ingredients, 100% Blue Weber agave, volcanic water, and yeast, Flecha Azul Tequila is refreshingly uncomplicated, $54.99 and up at https://flechatequila.com/shop.
A To Z Pinto Gris
This Oregon white has aromas of citrus fruits, peaches and nectarines, pairs well with fish and white meats, $12.99 at https://www.totalwine.com.
Winery at La Grange Petit Manseng
This white has notes of tropical fruit, lychee, tangerine and pineapple and pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine, bbq pork and lobster, $40 at https://wineryatlagrange.orderport.net/product-details/1007/2021-Petit-Manseng,
Aspen Vodka
Crafted in one of the world’s only carbon negative distilleries and made using Colorado Red Winter Wheat and the crystal-clear water of the Roaring Fork River, Aspen Vodka is silky-smooth and as clean, crisp, and clear as a bluebird day on Aspen Mountain, $29.99 at https://theaspenvodka.com/.
Granite Heights Winery Humility
This wine from Italy’s Alto Adige region is bold with intense notes of black cherry, backberry and plum, pairs well with roasted meats and aged savory cheeses, $52 at https://gh.wine/.
7 Lady Vineyards Meritage
This Bordeaux blend has notes of black cherry and sandalwood and pairs well with duck, beef and pastas, $65 at https://shop.7ladyvineyards.com/.
Michael Shaps Wineworks Cabernet Franc
This red with ripe fruit and a medium body pairs well with grilled vegetables, lamb and duck, $40 at https://www.virginiawineworks.com/collection/shop-page.
Cross Keys Vineyards Cabernet Franc
This red has a nose of violets, cherries and plums and pairs well with lamb stews and Indian food, $38 at https://crosskeysvineyards.com/.
Trump Winery Blanc de Noir
This pale yellow sparkling wine has aromas of apple, pear and lemon peel is refreshing and great for Mother’s Day brunch, $64.99, at https://shop.trumpwinery.com/.
Codiga 1530 Rosa Tequila
This tequila is rested in French White Oak Napa Cabernet barrels to give it a rosy color, great for cocktails, sipping or pairing with salty foods and seafood, $45.99 at https://totalwine.com.
Cristalino 1800 Anejo Tequila
Buy this beautiful bottle for the pretty design and drink it for the smooth tequila taste with aromas of vanilla and caramel and flavors of honey, agave and oak, $46.99 at https://www.totalwine.com.
Dewars Double Double Blended Scotch Whisky 21Finished in Mizunara Oak Casks
Limited edition. Every dram is finished in casks made from Japanese Mizunara Oak, a wood that takes more than 200 years to mature. The extra effort is worth it as the liquid results in an intriguing balance of succulence, purity and smoothness, $139 at https://www.totalwine.com.
Cenote Smoked Tequila Reposado
This artisanal tequila made from blue agave in Jalisco is aged in oak barrels and gives the tequila a unique smoky flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla and spices, great for sipping, $249 at https://www.drizzly.com.
Crystal Head Vodka
This ultra-premium vodka is filtered through Herkimer diamonds and blended with pristine Newfoundland water, $47.99 at https://www.instacart.com.
Aberfeldy 12-Year Whiskey
Aberfeldy 12-Year has a heather honey nose and is a full-body whiskey with spice and hints of orange, $39.99 at https://www.totalwine.com.
DAOU Soul of A Lion
This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of violet, strawberry jam and black current, aged 22 months in new French Oak, $150 at https://daouvineyards.com/.
El Guapo Spicy Margarita Kit
This spicy margarita kit includes two bottles of lime cordial, a bottle of spicy fuego bitters and dried lime wheels to make 17 perfect spicy margaritas plus recipe cards, $84.99 at https://elguapobitters.com/.
Five Springs Infused Bourbon
This premium bourbon is infused with natural fruits and botanicals, with Blood Orange, Honey Sage and Vanilla Maple flavors, $43.99 at https://www.fivespringsbourbon.com/.
Hornitos Anejo Reserve Tequila
This 100% Agave tequila is made of agave, yeast and water with a velvety taste of smoky vanilla and buttery caramel, $44.99 at https://totalwine.com.
Jim Beam Pineapple Bourbon Whiskey
Jim Beam Pineapple is a fine balance of sweet pineapple flavor that pairs perfectly with the rich bourbon notes of vanilla, caramel and oak, for a warm, smooth finish, $9.99 at https://www.totalwine.com.
Justin Winery
We love all Justin Wines, but especially their Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Cabernet Sauvignon, great for sipping with Mom or any meal, $30 and up at https://www.justinwine.com/.
Koopers Sweethart of the Rodeo Bourbon
Koopers is a crafted blend of three straight bourbons (aged 4, 4, and 6 years), combining mashbills of 70–75% corn with rye, wheat, and malted barley to create a layered, balanced profile. It’s sweet on the nose with aromas of caramel, orange zest, dark fruits, and vanilla. On the palate, it has toffee and warm caramel, tobacco, chocolate and warm spices, $47 at https://www.totalwine.com.
Lewis Cellars Reserve Chardonnay
This beautiful chardonnay is aged in French oak for 14 months and has notes of lemon curd, peach and fig, perfect with shellfish or chicken, $80 at https://www.totalwine.com.St. Germain
This Elderflower liqueur is great in cocktails or with a splash of prosecco, $28.99 at https://www.totalwine.com.
