When it comes to Thanksgiving, most hosts focus on the food. While sourcing the turkey is certainly first priority it’s important to remember that a poor choice of beverage can make or break even the best holiday meals.
To avoid this potential culinary conundrum, NYC’s premiere wine & spirits destination, Sherry-Lehmann has shared their Top 10 Thanksgiving Wine Suggestions, featuring quality picks perfect for every price range.
Sherry-Lehmann’s Top 10 Thanksgiving Wines:
- Meiomi (Belle Glos) Pinot Noir (California), 2014-$23.95 – “A rich garnet color with a ruby edge, the wine opens to reveal lifted fruit aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, and vanilla, along with toasty oak notes. Expressive boysenberry, blackberry, dark cherry, juicy
strawberry, and toasty mocha flavors lend complexity and depth on the palate. The well-integrated oak provides structure and depth seldom seen in Pinot Noir.” —Winemaker’s notes - Lucas Carton, ‘Reserve Speciale’ Brut Demoiselle NV– $29.95 – This is as affordable as it gets for Champagne! Predominantly a blend of Chardonnay with some Pinot Noir in the blend as well Lucas Carton is a special bottling sold only at Sherry-Lehmann.
- Barde-Haut (St. Emilion) 2004– $39.95 – “A dark ruby/purple hue is accompanied by sweet aromas of black cherries, crushed rocks, flowers, and subtle oak, moderate tannin, excellent ripeness, and a long finish. This charming, medium to full-bodied St.-Emilion offers plenty of punch and depth. If additional complexity emerges, it will merit an outstanding rating. It is a sleeper of the vintage.” –Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
- Rombauer Chardonnay, 2014– $39.95 – “Enticing aromas of bright citrus and melon are layered with spice, vanilla and a touch of butter. Vibrant flavors of mango and guava meld with vanilla and soft spice on the creamy, rich palate. The finish is juicy and satisfying with refreshing acidity that makes you crave another sip.” -Winemaker’s Notes
- Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Clos de la Mousse 2011– $44.95 – Bright, saturated dark red. Black cherry, wild herbs, licorice, mocha and spicy oak on the nose, along with a suggestion of dried berries. Sweet and full but with noteworthy sappiness to the red berry and cherry flavors. A ripe, sweet fruit bomb with round but firm tannins and lingering spices. These vines are planted along a north-south orientation, which protects them from the hottest midday sun. –Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
- Domaine Maroslavac Puligny-Montrachet Clos du Vieux Chateau, 2012– $47.95 – This Domain, situated in the south of the Côte de Beaune, produces only white wines on the communes of Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and St. Aubin. Their wines are made in the traditional manner and matured in oak casks, with 20 to 30% of new casks, according to appellations-harvesting is done by hand.
- Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa), 2012– $49.95 – “The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is a much more friendly, supple, fruit-forward style of wine with loads of créme de cassis, plum, licorice and spice. This opulent, full-bodied wine is certainly going to be a big hit with consumers. It is broad, savory and pretty much everything one wants in a delicious Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Bring on the grilled meats! This wine should drink we
ll for 10-15 years.” —Robert Parker - Chateau Cabrieres Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige, 2010– $49.95 – One of the finest w
ines Chateau Cabrieres has made over recent vintages is the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige. It possesses plenty of sweet black currant, cherry and raspberry fruit intertwined with dusty, loamy soil, pepper and lavender notes. This classic wine of Provence is full-bodied, deep, rich, pure and authoritative. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. –Robert Parker, Wine Advocate - Poggi il Castellare Brunello di Montalcino, 2008–
- Domaine Marius Delarche Corton Charlemagne Reserve, 2012– $94.95 –
Domaine Marius Delarche Corton Charlemagne Reserve 2012 was harvested by hand and crafted traditionally with a minimum of 12 months of aging. This elegant white Burgundy offers powerful, concentrated fruit, spice, mineral and oak character with excellent concentration and balance.
