Wine
Thirsty Nest has hundreds of special wine bottles available to purchase for your wedding or to register in advance. These bottles are marriage material.
Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right. F. Scott may as well have been writing about the historic French house of Ayala, because this is a non-vintage sparkler to stock by the case. You know, just in case you need a Champagne tower. On a Tuesday. Scoring #77 out of Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2011, this is a super-solid sparkler suitable for any and every occasion. It's light and fresh, driven by Chardonnay with hints of green fruit and almonds. Uncage that cork on your first NYE together or just your first morning as a married couple, we won't tell. Champagne secrets and all.
Elon Musk is one of your heroes, seamlessly blending luxury and high-end design with enlightened consciousness about environmental stewardship. Pontet-Canet is your winery. Across the street from the legendary house of Mouton Rothschild in the most famous of all the Bordeaux wine growing appellations, Chateau Pontet-Canet is also Bordeaux's leading biodynamic vineyard. Pair with anything earthy, smoky, mushroomed or truffled — rare, grilled meats, roasted or braised game, soft and hard cheeses.
The icon that is Cristal is a bottle truly fit for a king...or a Tsar to be exact. The origins of this famous sparkling wonder started in 1876 when Tsar Alexander II asked Champagne Louis Roederer to essentially "up their game" and make something fitting of his stature. They proceeded to create a wine so luxurious and of such high quality that its reputation still precedes itself nearly a century and a half later. The 2009 vintage is no different with nearly unanimous 95+ point critical applause. Its great depth and richness, along with a beautiful balance of ripe fruit and crisp texture, are something to truly behold and treasure.
Ratings:
97 Points, CELLAR SELECTION Wine Enthusiast
97 Points Jeb Dunnuck
96+ Points Vinous
97 Points James Suckling
Legen-waitforit-DARY. Like Barney Simpson, you wear a suit well. You're a titan of industry in the making, and you deserve a wine just as accomplished and ambitious. Sure, you may not be there just yet, but wait to see where you are in 10 years. An intention-setter of a bottle, this is one of the world's most sought-after wine — once categorized as one of the 12 Mythical Wines of the 20th Century. Black-purple in color, weighty, rich, enormous and finessed to precision, Hermitage La Chapelle is named for the chapel on the historic hermitage of the Jaboulet family, and would make for an iconic bottle to pop when celebrating the IPO of your first company or your 25th anniversary vow renewals.
Maybe you've watched Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette one too many times, or you just love a sure thing when it comes to Champagne. Either way, this elegant bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose has been the benchmark for sparkling rose for more than 40 years, and comes corseted in its own rose gold cage lingerie so win-win. Winning. Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown on 10 different "crus" or villages, it's the perfectly racy, indulgent way to celebrate your first New Year's Eve together.
When wine critics print "OMG" in their reviews, you know this bottle is a keeper — hopefully just like your newly betrothed. Louis Latour, one of the most renown French winemakers dating back to 1797, captured the very best of a white Burgundy in this Grand Cru: a layered, full-bodied white, dense with fruit and super concentrated. Uncork this stunner on your 1st anniversary.
We pray that all of your pain be Champagne from the House of Louis Roederer. This iconic sparkling mecca created a name for itself with its flagship bottle of Cristal. Brut Premier is the perfect example of that quality of indulgence with an everyday celebration accessibility. This bottle is characterized by crisp acidity and mineral texture layered with floral overtones. Pop it open to celebrate everything from a new job to a new fried chicken delivery spot around the corner. It pairs beautifully with either.
Ratings:
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
92 Points Wine Spectator
Why? Snoop knows: 'Cause you're a don, sippin' Moet and smokin' chron. As the world's most recognized and most popular Champagne, nothing says high class like popping a bottle of Moet. Critics rave the Brut Imperial is a stunning improvement over White Star, replacing the famous French house's flagship bubb with a sparkler that's smooth, bright, vivid, and textured — just like the best nights out — with hints of brioche bread and white flowers. No New Year's Eve party is complete without at least one.
It's that yellow label, baby! One of the most popular Champagnes in the world, Veuve Clicquot is consistently first rate. Clicquot's chef de cave Dominique Demarville and his team blend up to 500 base wines to make a final cuvee that is as exceptional as it can possibly be. And it's a pretty exceptional gift alongside its own chic little bag.