First off, I'd gently remind that you can save 10% when you buy six bottles.

4 bottles for the holiday and 2 for yourself when you're chillaxing after the holidays.

I'm not sayin'.

I'm just sayin'.

Now about that holiday meal:

Celebrating Christmas? Use the same rule of thumb I gave you for Thanksgiving - a red and a white.

If you're having ham, choose a Pinot or Merlot (there are some great ones on sale this month). Having prime rib? Go Cab all the way.

My $10 a bottle picks:

Trinchero Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and Estancia Chardonnay

My $15 a bottle picks:

BV Napa Cab and Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay

My best buy pick:

La Crema Chardonnay - $10 off the regular price

A really hot price - it's about $15. Seriously, buy a few bottles for yourself while it's on sale!

My "impress-the-in-laws-picks" - more expensive wines with great discounts:

Mount Veeder Cab - a big splurge, but if it's in your budget, at least treat yourself to this one and save it for a special occasion. I heart you, Mount Veeder Cab. Yes, I do.

Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages - the biggest splurge, but about $10 off the regular price

Celebrating Chanukah? Check out the Baron Herzog Chardonnay and Cabernet - a pair of easy-drinking kosher wines.

Celebrating Kwanzaa? Try a rich Chardonnay like Edna Valey to match African peanut soups or sweet potato dishes, and also have a hearty red on hand, like a Shiraz or Zin.

Have a great holiday!