Zig's 2014 Holiday Wine Picks:

Big thanks to our Holiday Wine Picks sponsor, Tony's of North Beach

15 Judges tasted through close to 150 wines to determine what wine is the best value Sparkling, White and Red wine under $15- as well as what is the best high end Sparkling, White and Red wine over $35.

I've chosen one word from select panel members to describe each wine profile.

Top Wines Under $15

Sparkling

Korbel Brut Rosé, California SRP $13.99
Wild Strawberry, Stone Fruit, Nice Acidity, Raspberry, Melon, Killer Bubbles, Fun

White Wine

2013 Trecini, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley SRP $14.99
Crisp, Party Perfect, Tropical, Dry & Delicious, Citrusy, Cool Quaffer, Yum

Red Wine

2012 Frei Bros, Merlot, Dry Creek Valley SRP $14.99
Lush, Blackberry, Currants, Happy, Layered Tannins, Happy, Herbal, Mochalicious

Top Wines over $35

Sparkling

2012 Kokomo, Blanc de Blanc, Peters Vineyard, Sonoma Coast SRP $58.
Elegant, Gravenstein Apple, Balanced, Brioche, Lemon, Awesome Acidity, Crisp, Delicious, Tantalizing

White Wine

2013 ZUANI, Collio Bianco, Riserva, D.O.C. SRP $37.
Pretty, Lemon Meringue, Vanilla, Sexy, Mineral laced Butter, Gorgeous, Focused, Complex

Red Wine

2012 Ferrari-Carano, Pinot Noir, Sky-High Ranch, Mendocino Ridge SRP $48.
Plum, Rich Cherry, Cedar, Smooth, Baking Spices, Seductive, Blueberry meets Blackberry in a pie, Black Tea