10 Wines To Celebrate Mother’s Day

This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on May 2024

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if there is anyone that deserves to be showered with gifts, it is mom.  It is the perfect occasion to show how thankful you are.  The best Mother’s Day gifts are the ones that are thoughtfully and carefully selected. Give your mom an exceptional gift this year with the perfect bottle of wine.  Whether she is a wine connoisseur or a casual wine drinker, this specially curated list has something for every palate.  Choose from an elegant bubbly, refreshing crisp rosés, or the perfect bottles of whites and reds. This thoughtfully selected list is all you need for the very special mother in your life.

Ferrari Brut Trento Doc NV Sparkling

An elegant bottle of bubbly is the perfect way to kick off your Mother’s Day.  Ferrari Brut bubbly has a fresh and intense bouquet. Well-balanced on the palate, this sparkling wine has a faint suggestion of ripe fruit with attractive hints of crusty bread.  Ferrari makes classic method sparkling wine in Trentino, northern Italy.  These wines are a fascinating take on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Alps.  With smooth and delicate bubbles this sparkling wine is an absolute pleasure to drink, celebrate, and toast your mom.

Mathilde Chapoutier Aurisso Sainte-Victoire Cotes de Provence Rosé 2023

Mother’s Day is a day that calls for a special rosé,  Mathilde Chapoutier’s rosé is a very special Provence rosé.  The vineyards of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire are located at the foot of Sainte-Victoire Mountain, benefiting from a continental microclimate, resulting in rich and elegant wines. Mathilde’s Aurisso Sainte-Victoire rosé is a beauty paired with shrimp tapas or any grilled fare.  The wine shows delicate aromas of pink grapefruit, berries, and floral notes. This rosé captures the essence of its picturesque region.

Gerard Bertrand Cotes de Roses Art Edition Reserve 2023

Give your mom a taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle with this very unique bottle by Gerard Bertrand. The Languedoc appellation stretches alongside the Mediterranean coast. Cote des Roses limited edition comes from organically grown vineyards on a terroir recognized as an exceptional place for rosés.  The bottle is original with its base in the shape of a rose. A wine to gift your mother in the same way you would offer her a bunch of roses!

La Raia Gavi Riserva Vigna Madonnina 2020

This is an exceptional wine for the exceptional Mother in your life.  This wine embodies the terroir’s tradition. La Raia is a very unique and special property that covers 80 hectares. The grapes are hand-picked and selected on the vine, and the yeasts used are indigenous. Thus, and only thus, is born Gavi Riserva Vigna della Madonnina. A complex aroma of ripe fruit, honey and candied fruit characterizes the wine.  Be sure to introduce your mom to La Raia Gavi, a perfect gift for the mom that is hard to shop for.

Smith-Madrone Riesling Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District 2019

This elegant Napa Valley Riesling is sure to impress your mom. The wine is made from mountain-grown grapes, honoring the international tradition of Riesling which thrives on steep hillsides. The Smith-Madrone Riesling is racy and beautifully balanced with a backbone of juicy fruit acidity. Wonderfully stylish and delicious and built to last. Drink now, or twenty years from now. Seriously!  This is perfect for the mom who is a wine connoisseur and appreciates wines that can be drunk now or aged gracefully in the cellar.

Theorem Sauvignon Blanc Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County 2022

If your mom enjoys white wine, this is the perfect bottle for her.  Moon Mountain Estate Vineyard was chosen for its ability to produce world-class white wine. Its volcanic and clay soils, dual coastal influences and 1800 ft elevation create this truly distinctive Sauvignon Blanc.  The 2022 Moon Mountain Sauvignon Blanc is bright and tart on the nose. Perfumed aromas of ripe honeydew and fresh lime are layered on top of notes of tart white peach, Gravenstein apple and wet stone.

Woven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand 2021

This single-vineyard ultra-premium wine is a thought-provoking expression of Marlborough. It embodies the journey of the winery’s past, the passion they have for this varietal and its commitment to seeing it thrive. Woven is a complex and elevated Sauvignon Blanc with a zesty, acidic backbone and a structured mineral texture. This Sauvignon Blanc demands to be taken seriously.  Perfect for the mom who is a wine lover and wine aficionado.

Alma Rosa El Jabali Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2021

This is a classic Chardonnay that will show your mom how much you appreciate her. Alma Rosa has found that the Chardonnay grown in the Sta. Rita though small in volume, is exceptional. This Chardonnay is bright and fresh, yet round and full on the pallet, delivering a delicious surprise for the mom who prefers a more Burgundian style.  This is a wine that is sure to impress.

Three Sticks Price Family Estate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Three Sticks Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery.  Proprietor Bill Price III (nicknamed “Billy Three Sticks”) owns six Grand Cru level estate vineyards in Sonoma County.  An intimate relationship with each property shines through in each of the Three Sticks wines.  The Three Sticks Price Family Estate Pinot Noir reveals delightful notes of cherry cola and a touch of creaminess, perfectly mingling with the enchanting presence of blueberry muffin. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for any Mother’s Day occasion, offering a wine that is both versatile and enjoyable to celebrate the special mom in your life.

Bouchaine Estate Pinot Noir Napa Valley, Carneros 2021

If ever there were a winery that wholly appreciates the unique climate of Napa’s Carneros AVA, it would be Bouchaine Vineyards. The oldest continuously family-owned property in the AVA.  Bouchaine is a benchmark producer of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  This is an elegant and classic Pinot Noir that is medium-bodied with bright fruit and soft tannins making it the perfect Mother’s Day gift or served during a Mother’s Day dinner.