The Holiday season kicks off a time of year filled with great food and memories with the family. We don't want one of those memories to be the bad wine you brought or served for dinner! We have compiled a list of wines that should cover every need this year.
Thanksgiving Wines
If you are having turkey for dinner a nice Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc should be a great compliment to dinner.
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| Year |
Name |
Rating |
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| 2006 |
J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay |
89 |
| 2007 |
Hanna Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc |
92 |
| 2007 |
Charles Shaw Chardonnay |
87 |
| 2006 |
Barefoot Cellars Chardonnay |
86 |
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Not everyone has turkey for Thanksgiving if you have ham instead a Chardonnay can be a good match, if you are serving it with a sweet glaze. But the best match to a traditional baked ham is a Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. In addition to the wines above we recommend these Rieslings.
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| Year |
Name |
Rating |
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| 2006 |
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling |
88 |
| 2007 |
J. Lohr Bay Mist Monterey Riesling |
87 |
| 2007 |
Clos Du Bois Riesling |
87 |
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If your family prefers red wines over white a nice Pinot Noir will work well for Thanksgiving and most of the family will be happy with one of our highly rated Cabernet Sauvignon as well.
Our family traditions and beliefs can vary greatly in the month of December, we recommend keeping the wines above in mind for turkey and ham. If you have other dishes in mind we recommend using our Food and Wine Pairing Guide. In addition to the guide we believe these wine make a great addition to any Holiday celebration.
Christmas Red Wines
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| Year |
Name |
Rating |
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| 2006 |
Charles Krug Yountville - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
91 |
| 2007 |
Robert Mondavi Carneros Pinot Noir |
90 |
| 2005 |
Cosentino California Franc |
89 |
| 2006 |
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon |
92 |
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