If you, (like so many of us) have a large crowd coming over this Thursday to give thanks,  you’ll probably need a fair amount of wine.  Of course, no one wants to spend a small fortune, but nobody wants to serve bad bottles, either. Our tasting panel has some great options that let you limit your spending and drink well. Cheers! 

Marques de Caceres 2017 Rosado

Grape(s): Grenacha & Tempranillo

Region: Rioja, Spain

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

A bouquet of tart red berries, lemons, and minerals rises up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of cranberry, lemon peal, and raspberry that meld among suggestions of herbs and minerals. With vibrant flavors and a crisp acidity, this is an ideal rose for Thanksgiving dinner.

Rating: 90

Kendall-Jackson 2016 “Vinter’s Reserve” Chardonnay

Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay

Region: California

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Notes of pineapples, peaches, butter, and vanilla greet the senses. The palate weaves together flavors of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit with suggestions of buttery oak and creamy vanilla. There’s a welcoming richness that’s balanced by a fresh acidity which makes it well suited for your appetizers or the turkey itself.

Rating: 90

E. Guigal 2015 Cotes Du Rhones

Grape(s): 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre

Region: Rhone Valley, France

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Expressions of blackberries, dark cherries, floral herbs, and pepper come together on the nose. The palate reveals flavors of bramble berry and black cherry that flow into elements of spice, smoky earth, and herbs. Robust but balanced, fans of the old world should open this bottle on turkey day.

Rating: 90

Michael David 2016 “Petite Petit” Blend

Grape(s): 85% Petite Sirah & 15% Petit Verdot

Region: Lodi, Ca

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of blueberries and dark cherries mingle among hints of toasty vanilla, dark chocolate, and spice on the nose. Lush dark fruit flavors (mostly black cherry and blueberry) come forth up front with expressions of cocoa, oak, and spice following on the palate. Rich and mouth-filling, it’s ideal for your potato sides and dark meat.

Rating: 90