Classico Club
Meyer Fonné Edelzwicker 2018
55% Pinot Blanc, 15% Muscat, 15% Riesling, 10% Chasselas, 5% Pinot Gris
Alsace, France
Characterized by stunning aromatics and a stunning backbone of minerality, this Alsace blend is racy, yet elegant. Zesty smooth mouth-feel with a medium body. Peach, grapefruit and tropical fruit flavors with a solid mineral background. Edgy acidity that continues through a fruity dry finish. Crisp, refreshing and VERY food-friendly to pair with your whole Thanksgiving meal.
Food Pairing: Classic Stuffing
Due Terre Nerello Mascalese 2017
Nerello Mascalese
Sicily, Italy
Nerello Mascalese is an indigenous grape from the island of Sicily that has gained recent fame for the wines it produces on Mount Etna. The grape is naturally high in tannins and light in color, though when grown on lower sandy soils like those we find on the opposite side of the island from Etna in the Southwest, it can be more approachable when young. Medium-bodied yet rich and lively wine. A ravishing and silky wine with good minerality and fruity but balanced by nice earthiness and herbs.
Food Pairing: Butternut Squash Casserole
Riserva Club
Domaine de la Roche Bleu, Jasnières Sec 2017
Chenin Blanc
Loire Valley, France
The geology, however, is less important here than topography and latitude: these are, for the late-ripening Chenin Blanc, almost Arctic conditions, and its cultivation is only possible thanks to south-facing slopes and tough-minded growers. Their apple and grapefruit flavors can have a shocking, jangling intensity; the juices seem drawn from a cold stone rather than from vines on a sun-warm hillside.
Extreme minerality and very crisp. The sweetness from the fruit but high acidity makes this very food-friendly. Can even handle cranberry sauce like it was born to do so.
Food Pairing: Candied Yams
Marc Delliene - Arpaye Saint Amour, A la Folie 2017
Gamay
Beaujolais, France
This gamay is beautiful and offers everything you would hope for: profound purple color; an aromatic nose of black and red fresh fruit, rose petals and blood orange; and a palate that showcases the texture and power of the great terroir of Fleurie.
Elegant! Bursting with fruit and great structure. Super gobbleable ;)
Will go perfectly with the glorious Thanksgiving turkey!
Food Pairing: Perfect Roast Turkey
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