It’s always a good idea to have a smooth, crowd-pleasing red on hand, and hugely popular Doohickey really fits the bill! This silky, oak-aged red is made from a secret blend of premium California grapes (the cheeky name encourages you and your guests to guess what they are). Don’t be distracted by the punctuation on the label—there’s no questioning Doohickey’s taste appeal.

Vintage after vintage, Doohickey remains a huge hit with critics and wine fans alike. Most recently, the 2021 release picked up a silver medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. (You can help keep up Doohickey’s fan-favorite streak by adding it as a Favorite or writing an online review.)

In the glass, look forward to mouthfuls of blackberry and black currant flavor, interwoven with just the right amount of vanilla and spice. Velvety and super food-friendly, Doohickey is the perfect red to open when you have friends coming for dinner. Have fun with food pairing, as your options are wide open with this one. Our top match: a juicy rack of BBQ ribs.