Thanksgiving Wines Edition 3
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- Santa Margherita Prosecco ($16). Yes, they do make a normally overpriced Pinot Grigio, but their Prosecco is amazing and a deal at this pricepoint. Apricots, pears, peach and a hint of white pepper will tickle your tongue.
- 2007 Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris ($15). A turkey dinner always needs some richness and this wine has it. Loaded with sweet fruit nuances of peach, pear, melon and apple pie, a touch of minerality, a hint of spice and creaminess makes this the white wine buy of the holiday season.
- 2007 Grgich Hills Chardonnay ($36). A steadily amazing wine year after year, this biodynamic, full-bodied but bright white will match your turkey and alot of other dishes. Ripe apple, mango, oaky vanilla, cinnamon, pineapple and wild honey are just a few of the nuances your senses will enjoy.
- 2006 Dog Point Pinot Noir ($34). Recently I've become a huge fan of New Zealand Pinot Noir, and this one keeps me coming back. Excellent acidity, this wine is vibrant and full of earthiness, mushroom, ripe cherry and plum.
- 2006 Château de Tiregand Pécharmant ($15). A hard wine to find but well worth the adventure. Hailing from Bergerac, this deal is made up of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. It's silky smooth and complex, full of dark plum, coffee, blackberry, clove and vanilla.
- 2007 Cosentino CigarZin ($15). This is one of my favorite red picks for the holidays- a very festive wine with dark dried fruit and lively spice flavor. Have to love the jamminess and cigarbox scents!
- Terradora di Paolo Aglianico ($16). A southern Italian classic which goes perfect with your holiday dinner. Ripe raspberry, cherry, tobacco, licorice and more oak spice takes this wine a long way.
- Dogfish Head Punkin Ale ($9.99/4 pack) I'm always throwing a beer or two in and since I made a batch of pumpkin ale, I decided to recommend one of my favorites on the market. The pumpkin flavor is subtle and it does have the spices and a hint of brown sugar on its full-bodied finish.
I hope you go with some of these selections and enjoy the day with your friends and family. Also, have fun planning those post-Thanksgiving workouts and let me know how the pairings worked!
