Champagne

LAURENT-PERRIER : "LA CUVEE"

Perfect as an aperitif, this signature champagne from Laurent-Perrier expresses a freshness and elegance, which will allow it to pair effortlessly with your entire Thanksgiving menu, from your mini-quiche canapés to your pumpkin pie dessert. « La Cuvee » is a Chardonnay-driven brut champagne, which sparkles pale gold in the glass and reveals delicate citrus and white flower fragrances on the nose. On the palate, it shows great balance and a fresh, fine mouthfeel – signs of a versatile and food-friendly champagne.

Chardonay

DOMAINE ANDERSON : CHARDONNAY 2018

Hailing from the Anderson Valley winegrowing area of California’s Mendocino county, this single-variety Chardonnay offers a rich and complex aromatic profile. On the nose, this white wine exudes aromas of apricots, ripe apples and preserved lemon, along with buttery, nutty and toasty touches. The palate is silky-smooth, with a crushed white rock minerality, vibrant acidity and layered, vibrant finish. This is a white wine with plenty of personality, which will pair nicely with grilled vegetables, Brussels sprouts and turkey.

Chenin Blanc

BEAUMONTFAMILY WINES : “HOPE MARGUERITE” CHENIN BLANC 2019

Made exclusively from the Chenin Blanc variety, this famed South African white wine was barrel-fermented and aged on its lees, giving it a luscious texture and a wonderful aromatic complexity. On the nose, it opens with fresh lime and stone fruit aromas, as well as ripe pears and apples. The palate expresses a gorgeous balance with a crisp acidity and a long, lingering finish with powerful fruit flavors and hints of citrus. This wine will pair beautifully with roasted butternut squash, green bean & onion casserole and apple & cheddar pie.

Riesling

WEINGUT DONNHOFF : RIESLING ESTATE TROCKEN 2019

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a nice bottle of Riesling, the ultimate food pairing wine. This year, we have chosen the Riesling Estate Trocken 2019 from Weingut Donnhoff, situated in the Nahe region of Germany. This is a classic dry German Riesling, with bright and elegant aromas of ripe stone fruits, nuances of tropical fruits and touches of citrus. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a piquant acidity and gorgeous minerality, leaving behind a saline aftertaste. The ideal pairing with your sweet potato casserole, oyster stuffing and herb-infused turkey.

Sancerre

DOMAINE VACHERON : SANCERRE 2020

If you are looking for a crisp and aromatic white wine to pair with everything from your green bean casserole to garlic mashed potatoes, think of this beautiful Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre. The Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2020 expresses the signature “gun flint” minerality specific to this world-renowned terroir. This wine displays a fresh aromatic profile with bright notes of lemon, green apple, grapefruit and white flowers. On the palate, it is elegant and fine, with delicious white fruit flavors and a long, lingering finish. A tried and true Thanksgiving classic.

Rioja

CVNE: Gran Reserva 2014

Aged for 24 months in American and French oak, this beautiful Gran Reserva Rioja reveals cozy coffee, caramel and tobacco nuances mingling with a ripe black fruit core. A very complex nose is complemented by a balanced and polished palate, with powerful yet very fine tannins coating the mouth. On the finish, this wine offers savory black olive, balsamic and earthy aromas, which round out the flavors of raspberry jam and plums. Choose this wonderful CVNE Rioja to pair with bacon-wrapped asparagus, your favorite stuffing or macaroni & cheese with aged cheddar.

Beaujolais

M. LAPIERRE : MORGON 2020

This is a classic Morgon cru, produced from the region’s flagship Gamay grape grown in rocky granite soils. On the nose, the Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2020 unfurls beautiful aromas of fresh cherries, intermingled with spicy black licorice and violet nuances. Freshness prevails on its fruit-forward and charming palate, which wraps the mouth in a silky smooth texture. This is an easy-going, food-friendly wine that will pair to a wide range of flavors and textures, absolutely perfect with a Thanksgiving turkey.

Pinot Noir

DOMAINE DROUHIN : ROSEROCK PINOT NOIR 2018

Representing a blend of Old World know-how with New World terroir, this is a 100% Pinot Noir produced in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills area by the Drouhin family of Burgundy. This red wine stands out for its remarkably balanced and lively energy, offering layers of blackcurrants, spicy raspberries, sliced cherries and cranberries on the nose. These intense fruit aromas are uplifted by crushed red flower nuances, as well as touches of allspice and clove. The palate offers a very fine frame and endless finish, allowing it to pair beautifully with roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce and turkey.

Syrah

JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE: SILENE 2018

This 100% Syrah hails from the steep, terraced slopes of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation of the Northern Rhone Valley. A classic expression of cool-climate Syrah, it reveals on the nose aromas of rich black and blue fruits, mixed with touches of licorice, olive tapenade, smoked meat and freshly ground pepper. A bouquet of blue flowers and spice come through on the palate, which is rounded and silky with well-knit and finely grained tannins. This is a wonderful wine to pair with roasted potatoes or a Thanksgiving turkey seasoned with rosemary and thyme.

Zinfandel

TURLEY WINE CELLARS : KIRSCHENMANN
VINEYARD ZINFANDEL 2018

A classic centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table is this intensely expressive Zinfandel from Turley Wine Cellars in Lodi, California. Vibrant aromas of crushed red and black cherries, dried wildflowers, cinnamon stick and spices come through on the nose. This is followed by a structured, layered palate of fine-grained tannins. A savory, spicy earthiness lingers, allowing this California red to pair beautifully with your entire Thanksgiving spread, especially a peppery sage & sausage stuffing.