If November is about celebrating the bounty that we have worked for, December must be about giving and acknowledging the gifts we have been given. Regardless of our religious affiliations, we all are blessed.

Last month, we talked a little about wines for the feast of all feasts, Thanksgiving. I say “little” because with wine, there is always more to be shared. Like this story: A young man came in two weeks before Thanksgiving wanting something to take to his girlfriend’s parents. He had wisely found out that they like Chardonnay, and like that, the deal was done. But he preferred red. After looking at Pinot Noirs for his budget, he added that he liked Tempranillo.