Today's casual lifestyles-and relaxed gatherings around kitchen islands -inspire hosts to ring in the holidays with different wines to pair with everything from one pot winter headliners-to small plate/grazing options, and of course, Instagram ready cheese boards. Last century's go to's Bordeaux/Burgundy Premier Cru+Grande Crus, Rhone wines, Brunellos California Cabs, oaky chardonnays ... like formal dining room decor and rigid 3 course meals-still satisfy-but in our experience- other countries' liquid palate pleasers-and snack like versatile appetizers are now the preferred pairings. AND more fun. Another added plus- these global wines are remarkable $ values-often astonishingly so. Across the Pond: Remember the excitement of discovering Spain's Riojas, Argentina's Malbecs-or New Zealand Sauvignons-perhaps on travels abroad? This year's sensorial stunners just might come from the terrific DÀO region---even if one can't a...