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While entertaining friends this weekend, I found myself at Eno Wine Bar on Lincoln Road talking about wine for the holidays – Thanksgiving, and even Christmas. Forgetting the fact that I’m Jewish, this was kind of weird considering it’s only September. But I figured, hey, if Walgreens and CVS can begin to advertise for holidays two months away, then so can I!

Thanks to wine’s long shelf life, you can stock your wine cellar now, well in advance of the year-end festivities – and have one less item to check off your to-do list when the celebrations are in full swing.

With so many different kinds of food served during the holidays you’ll want a few go-to wines that pair with just about everything. Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio are both versatile, food-loving sips that won’t step on many dishes’ toes.

Sometimes, however, it’s just as important to match wines according to the taste of your guests. You can make all those around your table feel welcomed and indulged by picking up a bottle you’ve chosen with their preferences in mind. Remember these tips when matching wines to personalities:

• For those sweet-wine-loving aunts and grandmas: White Zinfandel and German Riesling are fruity and refreshing. For a fruity-style sparkling wine, choose Asti or Moscato d’Asti.

• For artistic, urban-dwelling cousins: Look to Spain for some currently trendy sips, including Albarino (an energetic white with a fleshy, round finish) and red Riojas, made from the Tempranillo grape.

• For your friend, the wine geek: Go for specific sub-regions that fascinate wine lovers, such as the Willamette Valley in Oregon (for Pinot Noir), the Marlborough region of New Zealand (for Sauvingon Blanc) and Napa Valley (for Cabernet Sauvignon).

• For the Steady Eddys: Some people just want “their usual.” Remember that Merlot and Chardonnay always rank among the best-selling reds and whites, respectively. Keep a few bottles of these on hand, and you’ll have something nearly anyone can enjoy.

And don’t worry about buying too much – what you don’t open can go right back in your cellar, and what you won’t ever drink (perhaps the White Zinfandel) can go home with your quests, so as not to clutter your wine rack. Everyone wins!

More and more, wine drinkers are seeing astronomically high alcohol levels in wine. It seems that when we (Americans) get our drink on, we like to party hard. But not every occasion is a fraternity party, and when the mercury climbs, high-alcohol wines can make your head spin. So this summer, as you’re reaching for light, refreshing bottles, try to find wines that are lower in alcohol. Of course, you don’t want to compromise flavor when choosing light-bodied, low alcohol wine. Here are some suggestions of wines low in alcohol but high in flavor, and possible food pairings to go with them.

Riesling: This grape produces wines that are sweet to dry – Alsatian Rieslings are dry, German Rieslings fall in the middle and are off dry, and American Rieslings are generally sweet. All Rieslings will provide a nice counterpoint to grilled food spiced with Asian flavors. Also, sip low-alcohol Rieslings with anything topped with fruit salsas – the sweetness in the fruits will mesh nicely with the fruitiness in the wine.

Gewurztraminer: This wine’s full-throttle fruit and enticing floral and spice flavors make it fascinating to sip with hors d’oeuvres – a plate of bolder cheeses will go especially well with this one. A “Gewurtz” will work with spicy foods too, such as spicy Asian cuisine and even hot sausage.

Vinho Verde: Take the lead from the Portuguese, who enjoy this slightly fizzy wine with uncomplicated seafood dishes. Try salads or pasta dishes tossed with fresh summer veggies – either will tap into the appeal of this youthful, vibrant sip. Recipes that include fresh mint also mesh well with the refreshing quality of the wine.

Moscato d’Asti: Like most sparkling wines, this fruity, light bottle will taste refreshing with many foods. However, for a match made in heaven, save Moscato d’Asti for the dessert course. The fragrant, peachy flavors in the wine will pair especially well with fresh berries and fruit tarts.

When seeking a low-alcohol wine, be sure to check the label for the alcohol content. While these varietals come in versions that are relatively low in alcohol (11 percent or less), some bottles may climb above that level. Most of the bottles that jump up in alcohol are made in the US and Australia, so keep to the Old World for wines with a lower, more natural alcohol content.

This past weekend I celebrated my grandmother’s 80th birthday AND the Fourth of July at Disney World. I was asked to bring “White wine that was low in alcohol, and perhaps something to toast with as well.”  In order to kill two birds with one stone, I immediately decided to pick up Italian sparkling wine.  And wanting to be able to please family members who enjoy different degrees of sweetness, I purchased bottles of Prosecco, Asti, and Moscato d’Asti. Everyone enjoyed the bottles, but I continued to hear the same question over and over: “Aren’t Asti and Moscato d’Asti the same thing?” My only response was to suggest taking another sip of each in order to decide the answer. But for you, my audience, I’m happy to go into detail about the wonderful world of light Italian sparklers.

An added benefit of these wines is that they offer a great way to bring a Champagne-esque feel to any occasion without draining your wallet. One reason these wines are less expensive than French Champagne or high-end sparkling wines from other regions in the world is because they’re made by the charmat process, a less time-consuming and labor-intensive process than the more elaborate methode champenoise used to make higher-end sparklers (I’ll save the specific differences between these two methods for another article).

It’s important to not to think of these wines as princely pretenders to the Champagne throne, but rather, more playful and less well-bred knaves with their own brand of charm. While Champagne can be rich and elegant, these wines are frivolous and refreshing. Champagne can be a little dry and little tight-fisted with the fruit, but these Italian sparklers playfully offer it to you in spades. Not to mention the fact that while Champagne is usually around 12.5 percent alcohol, Prosecco, Asti, and Moscato d’Asti are usually no more than 7.5 percent alcohol.

When chilled up nicely, Prosecco, Moscato d’Asti and Asti taste especially great poolside, dock-side or anywhere outdoors as the temperature climbs – such as Disney World in July. And, with their happy bubbles, they’re also shoo-ins for celebrations any time of year, as they offer an expensive yet highly respectable way to bring sparkle to grand occasions, such as holidays, weddings, New Year’s Eve – or your grandmother’s 80th birthday.

The three range in sweetness-Prosecco is generally a little drier than Asti, while Moscato d’Asti is usually the sweetest of the three. They also range in the intensity of bubbles. Asti is fully sparkling (spumante), while Moscato d’Asti is gently sparkling (frizzante). Prosecco can come in either spumante or frizzante styles.

Prosecco is made from the Prosecco grape and most often produced in Italy’s Veneto region. Light, crisp and refreshing, this easy-to-love sparkling wine goes well with many foods. Chicken salad, Eggs Benedict and other light brunch and lunch dishes make for winning combinations. However, like many sparkling wines, Prosecco shines when paired with just about anything, not to mention that it is great for making Bellinis.

Made in the Piedmont region of Italy near the town of Asti, Moscato d’Asti possesses just a hint of sparkle along with peachy flavors that appeal to those who enjoy a little sweetness in their sip. Light and refreshing, it’s usually low in alcohol, making it tailor-made for sipping on a warm day. It pairs especially well with fruit desserts.

You have probably enjoyed Asti under another name; years ago it used to be called “Asti Spumante.” Now it’s simply “Asti.” Like Moscato d’Asti, this sparkling wine also is made near the town of Asti from the Moscato grape; the difference is that it’s a little less sweet and it sparkles more fully. It pairs well with dessert, though anyone who likes sweeter wines like White Zinfandel will enjoy it with their entree, too.

Although incredibly simple, Muscato d’Asti could be one of the few wines that everyone can agree on. The problem is that most people either haven’t heard of it, or confuse it with Asti Spumante. Made in the Piedmont region of Italy from Moscato Bianco (the grapes the French refer to as Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains), Moscato d’Asti is always low in alcohol (6% maximum), remarkably fruity and fragrant and just sweet enough to be perfect as either an aperitif or a dessert wine. Delicate and light on the palate, many would even consider Moscato d’Asti as the perfect wine to spruce up breakfast. Eggs Benedict, poached pears, waffles, or just a plain fruit bowl should be accompanied by numerous glasses of Moscato d’Asti.

Moscato d'Asti paired with a fresh fruit salad

While Asti Spumante is a light, sugary tasting sparkling wine that is just a step above cold duck (people from New Jersey know what I’m talking about), Moscato d’ Asti is slightly sweet and boldly fruity, offering flavors of honey, apples, and flowers. Thinner and lighter than a Sauterne, Moscato d’Asti could be considered the nectar of the Gods. Its lack of sophistication is what makes it so wonderful; this is not a wine meant to be sipped, reflected and discussed. On the contrary, this frizzante (lightly sparkling) wine is meant to be consumed, almost as well chilled as you would Champagne, in large mouthfuls. This does not mean you should add ice cubes.

And so, between the easy-drinking nature of Moscato d’Asti, and the fact that you won’t get mom or grandma too drunk, I would certainly suggest Moscato d’Asti as a great go-to wine for Mother’s day – whether you celebrate over breakfast, brunch or dinner. I think you’ll find it’s a wine that will quickly be added to your regular wine list at home. Keep an eye out for it on restaurant dessert menus as well.