For Gatherings, Big Tables, and Homes Filled with People
The holidays bring everyone together with laughter in the kitchen, coats on the chairs, something always finishing in the oven. When you’re hosting, you want wines that don’t demand attention, but support the moment, wines that pair easily, pour beautifully, and make your guests feel welcomed and cared for.
These bottles were selected for just that.
2023 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Gris
Estate Grown in the Petaluma Gap
Why It Works When You’re Hosting
Pinot Gris is exceptionally forgiving in a crowd setting. It has enough brightness to stay refreshing from the first glass to the last, and enough delicacy to complement, not compete with, the food you’ve worked so hard on.
What It Brings to the Table
• Crisp, clean flavors of white peach, citrus blossom, and pear
• A refreshing lift that balances rich appetizers and holiday spreads
• A versatile style that pleases both “white wine people” and “wine-uncertain” guests
When to Pour It
• As guests arrive
• During appetizers and early grazing
• With lighter mains like turkey, ham, fish, or roasted vegetables
Hosting Tip
Place the bottle in a chilled pitcher of ice + water, set it where guests can serve themselves, and let this wine quietly keep the evening flowing. For the holidays: Add a sprig of rosemary or citrus twist to your glass for a festive, aromatic treat!
🎁 Holiday Tip: A bottle of Pinot Gris makes the perfect hostess gift. Effortless, thoughtful, delicious.
Rôtie | Syrah Blend
We recommend both our 2021 & 2022 vintages grown in the Petaluma Gap
When dinner hits the table and conversations deepen, Rôtie is your anchor.
It has warmth, character, and depth, but remains elegant, which matters when plates are full of layered flavors.
Why It’s Ideal for Shared Meals
• The fruit and spice complement roasted and braised dishes
• The cool-climate structure keeps it from feeling heavy
• It pairs across the table, from meats to mushrooms to earthy sides
What You and Your Guests Will Notice
Black plum, violet, pepper, savory cured meats, flavors that feel like winter evenings and long conversations.
For a Special Moment
Pour the 2021 and 2022 side-by-side. It gives your gathering something to talk about, an experience to share, and bragging rights! Both vintages garnered 95 points!
Read full reviews:
2021 Syrah Rôtie
2022 Syrah Rôtie
Pairing Guide for Big Tables
• Roast turkey or chicken with herb butter
• Lamb with rosemary + garlic
• Mushroom stuffing or caramelized onion tart
• Manchego or aged Gouda for the cheese board
🎁 Holiday Tip: The duo gift pack feels like giving someone a conversation. They’ll pour, compare, and think of you.
A Hosting-Friendly Serving Flow
Great wine shouldn’t add work to your evening — it should take work off your plate. Here’s the easy rhythm we use at the winery for holiday dinners, big tables, and slow, cozy gatherings at home:
Before guests arrive: Chill the Pinot Gris.
During appetizers: Pour Pinot Gris freely.
Dinner starts: Transition to Rôtie, one slow pour at a time.
After the meal: Leave both bottles within reach, someone always circles back.
This rhythm takes care of itself, so you don’t have to manage the wine.
It’s simple, seamless, and delicious, the way hosting should feel. And now, it’s the way gifting should feel, too.
From all of us at Keller Estate, may your home feel full, your table abundant, and your gatherings joyful.
Salud,
The Keller Family
