The holiday season is right around the corner.

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, there are so many reasons to get together with family and friends.

That’s why it’s such a great time to open great wines — whether it’s a special red wine you’ve been saving for just the right occasion or a bottle of Champagne, which turns any gathering into a celebration.

This week, you can read all about these wonderful wines in an annual column I like to call “wines worth splurging on.”

These are special wines that cost a bit more than everyday wines, which generally cost less than $20 a bottle.

Let me add that you can read more about so-called everyday wines in my next Wine Press wine column about the top 10 wines under $10 for 2025.

But it’s not just the higher price that makes these splurge-

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