Cline Zinfandel 2013
Zinfandel is a chameleon as wines go. As a red wine, it can be everything from a thin and bright, to dense and jammy, and
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Wine
The White Knight Viognier 2014
Viognier is an elegant choice for the holidays. It’s larger body, floral character, fruit forward tendency belies the fact that viognier isn’t a
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Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2015
There’s something of an interesting happenstance that the release of the first crop of Beaujolais, happens to be so close to Thanksgiving. The
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The Royal Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2013
If red isn’t your thing, sweet whites won’t do it for you, and you’d rather be caught dead than caught drinking chardonnay, then
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Ruffino Chianti Superiore 2012
Chianti is not the first wine you’d think of when you think of Thanksgiving, but perhaps it should be. While it’s better known
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Mederfil Lambrusco Reggiano
Red sparkling wine is something particularly uncommon. While it isn’t as unusual as was years ago, thanks to the introduction of a handful
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Aldonia Rioja 2011
When it comes to Thanksgiving wine, the best candidates fit a fairly consistent mould: Lower alcohol – Below 14% Approximately medium body –
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Two Vines Gewürtztraminer 2014
When it comes to Thanksgiving, the wine pairing for whites is gewürztraminer. This floral varietal that leans slightly sweet, is the perfect compliment
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Cypher The Peasant 2012
Cypher was without a doubt one of the highlight, stand out wineries I visited in Paso Robles earlier this year. With a philosophy
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Black Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Pinot Noir is one of the primary wines for a Thanksgiving pairing. With a slight touch of tannins, a bright body, and a
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