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Whether you opt to serve something bitter, bubbly or refreshing, a well-chosen aperitif can have a transformative effect especially during the merry mayhem of the holiday season.

Settling in for a pre-dinner drink ushers in a relaxed atmosphere that nurtures socializing and connecting over conversation. Here are three bottles that I’m enthusiastic about sharing with family and friends during this season of celebration. If they don’t happen to be available near you, consider them as placeholders for suitable styles of wines that awaken your senses and foster a convivial mood.

Black Hills Brut Sparkling (Canada), $51.99

Rating: 92

The citrus and toasty character of this well-made sparkling wine from British Columbia makes for an exciting Champagne stand-in. Impressively persi

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