Thanksgiving wine 2022
Thanksgiving wine 2022
Four Thanksgiving wine 2022 suggestions
How about another Shakespeare quote this year? Or, more exactly, not quite a Shakespeare quote? "Gnarly, dude." Because, after the past couple of years, it's time for a good laugh.
So enjoy the holiday, and especially these Thanksgiving wine 2022 suggestions. The blog’s guidelines for holiday wine buying are here.
• McManis Pinot Noir 2020 ($12, sample, 13,5%): Lots of nits to pick with this California red -- too much oak, it doesn't need all that vanilla, and the acidity seems a bit out of whack. Having said that, this is about as close to legitimate pinot noir from California at this price as you're going to find. It's fruity (berries and cherry), but not overblown, and the tannins are soft. It is wine, and not smoooth.
• Anne Amie Pinot Gris 2021 ($20, purchased, 13.9%): Would that all wine costing $20 was this well made and this true to its variety and terroir. This Oregon white has lots of lime, but is also balanced -- a bit of mineral and some zippy acidity. Highly recommended, from one of the WC's favorite producers.
• Veuve du Vernay Brut NV ($9, purchased, 11%): There are, apparently, warehouses and warehouses jammed with inexpensive French sparkling wine, made with methode Champenoise for $10 or so and that are well worth drinking. This is one of them, soft but more than just fizzy, with some lemon and apple fruit and a longish finish. Imported by Patriarche USA
• Les Maitres Vignerons de la Vidaubanaise Le Provencal Rose 2021 ($15, purchased, 13%): Well-made and spot on Provencal rose, so there is garrigue, barely ripe berry fruit, and oh so stony. If you can find it for $13, buy a couple of bottles. Imported by Michael Corso Selections
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• Thanksgiving wine 2020
• Thanksgiving wine 2019
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