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Why buy expensive Chardonnay or Pinot Noir when you can spice up your traditional Thanksgiving wine pairings and save on your budget with some great selections from South Africa? They are all priced at less than $15 and are sure to please your guest’s palates.

graham beck brut label

Graham Beck Brut NV Sparkling Wine

Grape(s): 53% Chardonnay & 47% Pinot Noir

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Fragrances of key lime, apricot, fresh bread, and almond paste rise up from a glass. Stone fruit and citrus notes interweave with whispers of fresh bread and nuts on the palate. Pleasant and approachable, it’s perfect for sipping on while dinner is cooking to perfection in the oven.

Rating: 89

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Nederburg 2014 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Western Cape, South Africa

Price: 5-10

Tasting Notes:

A bouquet of citrus fruits, melons, and gooseberries greets the senses. On the palate, flavors of lime, honeydew, and gooseberry come together with grassy and minerally accents. A fresh acidity and bright flavors make this a ideal wine to enjoy with a salad or veggie course before your main dish.

Rating: 89

Wolftrap Red Blend Label

The Wolftrap 2013 Red Blend

Grape(s): 66% Sryah, 32% Mourvèdre, 2% Viognier

Region: South Africa

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of currants, blackberries, and plums mingle with floral and peppery suggestions on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of bramble fruit, black currant, and stewed plum that unfold into allusions of earth, roses, and spice. Plush tannins and a earthy undertones endear this wine to your turkey and mashed potatoes.

Rating: 86

 

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