The 14 Best New Spirits and Wine for Holiday Entertaining

Whether you’re looking for a occasion-worthy still or sparkling wine—in a party-sized bottle, of course—an easy egg nog, a magnificent martini, or something fortifying as a liquid dessert, read on for decadent new ways to imbibe this festive season’s bounty. Not indulging? We have a quality suggestion for that, too, without skimping on any of the celebratory vibes.

2014 Iron Horse Stargazing Cuvée Brut
Toast to scientific achievement and the marvels of the universe with this new bubbly from a top Sonoma pioneer. The label image, captured by the James Webb telescope and released by NASA in July, shows the “cosmic cliffs” of the Carina Nebula, which scientists say depicts the earliest rapid phases of star formation. The bright, racy, lemony pinot noir and chardonnay blend, available only in magnums, comes with supertiny bubbles and an aroma of freshly baked pastries. Iron Horse fizz has been served by the White House under seven consecutive presidential administrations, so it’s bipartisan, too. $195