> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.knowledge.wine/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # December 2024 & January 2025 Delectable Reviews - URL: https://www.knowledge.wine/december-2024-january-2025-delectable-reviews/ - Published: 2025-06-17T01:54:57.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-12T15:30:53.000Z - Author: Vasanth Balakrishnan My [Delectable reviews](https://delectable.com/@vasanthbalakrishnan?ref=knowledge.wine) are an interesting chronicle of sorts on our travels and leisure time. Looking back, December was really fun. --- [Fort Ross Vineyard](https://fortrossvineyard.com/?ref=knowledge.wine#introduction) which has been featured before on this site, is an excellent producer. I was fortunate to get a good deal on a [WTSO.com](https://www.wtso.com/?ref=knowledge.wine) offer way below their winery direct pricing for several bottles, including Chenin Blanc and a couple of tiers of their Pinot Noir. This is their higher tier blend from estate fruit. --- *Recommended Pairing: United Airlines complimentary* [*Savory Snack Mix*](https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/inflight/dining-menu.html?ref=knowledge.wine) Count me in as a fan of canned wine in the right setting. The much lower weight compared to glass bottles makes a ton of sense on airline flights to save fuel costs and reduce carbon footprint plus the ease of recycling make it a no-brainer. Ser Winery is artisanal producer founded by [Nicole Walsh](https://www.serwinery.com/about?ref=knowledge.wine). Congratulations to her for [being selected for United Airlines's](https://united.mediaroom.com/2024-09-30-United-Expands-Economy-Cabin-Wine-Offerings-with-Debut-of-New-Rose?ref=knowledge.wine) economy cabin wine offerings. --- *Recommended Pairing: Bungalow Chicken Amritsari* We found this Chardonnay on the wine list for [Bungalow](https://www.bungalowny.com/?ref=knowledge.wine) in The East Village / Alphabet City region of New York City. I love a restaurant that offers elevated Indian cuisine with a great wine list. --- My wife's cousin and his wife brought this bottle over to our AirBnB in Hoboken - yes, Burgundy pricing is [getting a bit ridiculous these days](https://winecap.com/learn/the-history-of-burgundys-price-performance?ref=knowledge.wine) but there's still accessible wines available from the region, especially at the village or regional level. --- *Recommended Pairing: NY-style pepperoni pizza* I'd say the secret is out that Trader Joe's [offers some excellent wines values](https://www.reddit.com/r/wine/comments/1eertca/best%5Ftrader%5Fjoes%5Fwine/?ref=knowledge.wine). We actually brought this one in our wine carrier luggage from Houston to NYC. By the way, I love BYOB pizzerias. --- [In a previous post](https://www.knowledge.wine/october-november-2024-delectable-reviews/) I warned about 2020 Napa wines - here is another one where I got lucky, receiving this wine as a gift from friends in Houston that we dragged to the City on our end-of-year vacation. Quality wine producers will make great wine even in difficult years – indeed, [the name of this wine alludes to the 2017 Napa wildfires](https://store.hudsonranch.com/product/2021-Phoenix-?ref=knowledge.wine) that devastated parts of the region. --- The holidays often means gifts so I tend to get some nice bottles like this when we host friends and neighbors in our home. --- I was fortunate to receive this wine as a Secret Santa gift from a wine group that I'm active in. The winery has gone defunct so this was a wonderful and rare gift which was clearly stored in great conditions to age so gracefully. --- Drinking this quite delicious Chablis only reveals what an excellent value the legendary Costco [Kirkland Signature Chablis Premier Cru](https://costcowineblog.com/2021-kirkland-signature-series-premier-cru-chablis/?ref=knowledge.wine) represents. --- *Recommended Pairing: Any richer tomato sauce pasta dish* Another quite excellent KS value – I have been on the lookout for this one at my local Houston warehouses and will be buying at least 3 bottles if not more so I can see how they develop with age. --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Jamie Oliver Roast Duck*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjIw8B1FiVw&ref=knowledge.wine) A wine like this can illustrate the many facets and style of Pinot Noir with this one trending on the savory-elegant spectrum. --- *Recommended Pairing:* [*Extra Crispy, Extra Cheesy Smash Burgers*](https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-smash-burger-23717386?ref=knowledge.wine) Another wine purchased from Costco – great QPR. --- *Recommended Pairing: A nice steak cooked at home* I've read about this wine in wine magazine reviews so I couldn't pass up the chance to order it at a customer dinner event for work as it was actually priced within budget. --- I thought this Champagne was slightly disappointing with a lower QPR as the KS-branded wines set the standard for value near this price point.