A Toast to Her: The Many Flavours of Mom This Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us reflect on the women who have shaped our lives, those who taught us how to walk, speak our truth, and pour a glass of wine at just the right moment.
Whether she’s the life of the party or the calm in the storm, there’s a wine out there that matches her essence. And like the finest wines, moms come in all varieties: some crisp, some bold, some smooth, and many beautifully complex.
So, what better way to celebrate the mother figure in your life than with a wine that mirrors her spirit?
Take the Chardonnay mom, for instance. She’s the ultimate chameleon, adaptable, comforting, and always in style. Whether she’s curling up with a good book or commanding the room at dinner, there’s a Chardonnay to match from the creamy richness of Robert Mondavi Private Selection to the elegant minerality of a William Fevre Chablis.
Then there’s the Pinot Noir mom, the understated powerhouse. She is elegant and graceful and never needs to raise her voice to be heard. Wines like Sea Sun, Love Noir, or Meiomi reflect her perfectly: light-bodied yet full of depth.
And who could forget the Cabernet Sauvignon, the bold one? The one who’s never backed down from a challenge and taught you courage, wears red lipstick and heels. Her wine of choice? Something with backbone and complexity, Catena, Frank Family, or Unshackled.
If your mom is more about comfort than confrontation, she may be a Merlot mom, warm, approachable, and underrated. Or perhaps she brings that unmistakable zest for life, like a glass of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, full of citrusy personality and spunky flair.
Some moms are pure sweetness, cheerful, romantic, and always ready with a kind word. The Moscato mom is the one who makes every celebration sparkle, and wines like Ruffino Moscato d’Asti or Sperone Moscato Rosé are her perfect match.
And for the one who deserves the absolute finest, nothing says “thank you” quite like Champagne Moët, Ruinart, and Dom Pérignon. Because some mothers don’t just sparkle, they shine.
Of course, many moms can’t be boxed into one type. They are Red Blend moms, layered, adventurous, and always surprising you with something new. Just like a glass of The Prisoner or Conundrum, they bring together the best of everything.
This Mother’s Day, don’t just say “thank you”. Celebrate her complexity, her laughter, and her sacrifices with a glass of something that reflects who she is. No two moms are alike, and that’s what makes them so worthy of toasting.
