Under his Quinta Cruz label, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard owner Jeff Emery has made a winner: the 2019 Souzão ($24) from San Antonio Valley is a brut sparkling wine that is perfect for any festive occasion, or just because you love a delicious drop of bubbly.
“The wines of our sister brand, Quinta Cruz, are made from grape varieties that originated in Spain and Portugal,” the winemaker says. Souzão is a variety that originated in Portugal.
This gorgeous sparkling wine has “aromas and flavors like nothing you have ever had in a red wine before,” Emery says. “Very deep berries, earth, tar, anise, floral and other subtle elements.”
Emery has several decades under his belt as an expert winemaker, and it shows in this unusual dry crimson-hued sparkling wine. Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, 334 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz, 831-426-6209, santacruzmountainvineyard.com.
Problem-Solving Products
Stain Out is a red wine stain remover made by the Party Foul company. Spilled some Merlot on your carpet? Worry not! “Say goodbye to the panic that follows a party foul and hello to effortless clean-ups with Wine Stain Out,” says the company. Stain Out also works on ink, blood, coffee and other beverage stains. And Party Foul stands out for its commitment to sustainability. The small-size Stain Out is $8.99 and would make a great little gift. For a full range of products, including for pet odors and stains, visit partyfoulsealer.com.
Bevee’s Six-Drink and Twelve-Drink Carriers make it easy to carry multiple drinks at once—hot or cold—without struggling and juggling. Simply carry them out with one hand in a Bevee. The Bevee comes with a sturdy handle and folds for easy storage. Visit bevee.com for more info.
