Top Picks for Thanksgiving Wines
The holidays will be here soon. Learn about the top choices for Thanksgiving wines to serve with your dinner. These wines are available to purchase online. Why not arrange for convenient delivery right to your doorstep?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a smooth silky red wine that is extremely fruity. It is characterized with aromas and flavors of black cherry or rose petals along with hints of spiciness or herbal qualities. Pinot Noirs are enjoyed for their soft velvety texture. High in alcohol, they are full bodied but not heavy. Pinot Noir is the traditional favorite wine to serve with Thanksgiving dinner. Pinot Noir complements a variety of dishes making it a top Thanksgiving wine selection.Hartford Court 2005 Lands Edge Pinot Noir
Balanced acidity, layers of complexity and firm tannins will allow for long and graceful aging of this highly expressive, inaugural vintage of Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir. Complex aromas of ripe cherries, violets and cedar are followed by flavors of perfectly ripe, firm black cherries, mixed red and black berries. Allspice and coffee notes complement a long, multi-faceted finish in this exciting, new Hartford Court Pinot Noir. This wine is a silky delight that will go well with your Thanksgiving turkey. Rated 96 by Wine Enthusiast.($44.99) Faiveley 2004 Bourgogne Pinot Noir 
Beautiful, very deep, dark ruby color. Nice nose, already open, of fresh fruits (cherries). Pleasant on the palate and well-structured at the same time, the tannins are present without being too invasive, we sense the rich and very ripe grapes. This Burgundy is already enjoyable to drink now. Delicious medium bodied Pinot that will complement your turkey at a great price. ($18.99) Concannon 2005 Limited Release Pinot Noir 
The Limited Release Pinot Noir is rich in both color and fragrance. This medium-bodied wine displays vibrant aromas of black cherry, ripe raspberry and strawberry as well as bright red fruit flavors that are balanced with hints of tar, leather and vanilla. This cool climate Pinot Noir has an interminable finish. ($12.79)
Sparkling Wine
Sparkling Wines are perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Make a toast to all that you are thankful for with one of these fabulous Thanksgiving Wines. Gosset NV Brut Excellence 
Aromas of pear and honeysuckle perfume the bouquet. This is a beautifully balanced champagne with a long, expressive finish.Gosset only uses juice from the first and best pressing of grapes, and unlike most other producers, initial fermentation is still carried out in small oak barrels. Their efforts result in an amazing Champagne....one of the best we've tasted. A delightful Thanksgiving Wine. ($35.99) Roederer Estate NV Brut 
One of the best Bruts made in America. Combines the opulence of new world fruit with the finesses of French winemaking.Roederer Estate Brut is made from 100% estate grapes grown in Northern California's cool Anderson Valley. In true Roederer style, this blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is selected from their reserve wines and is oak aged. Light gold with coppery tinges, the Roederer Estate Brut is unusually complex for a California sparkler. Beautifully balanced, the wine has a creamy mouth feel and long, elegant finish. ($19.79) Greg Norman Estates NV Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir - Champagne & Sparkling
The wine is a pale straw green in color and it has a very fine, yet persistent bead. On the nose there are lifted strawberry, citrus and nutty aromas with just a hint of sherbet character. On the palate it is a medium to full bodied style with generous stonefruit and citrus flavors and a very smooth, yet generous finish. ($16.79)
Sauvignon Blanc
Lighter than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc usually has a grassy citrus aroma. Flavors range from apple, pear, green tea, limes and freshly mowed grass. You can often detect a little smokiness. This wine is a great match with turkey and herb-filled stuffing. You will enjoy this Thanksgiving Wine.Kim Crawford 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006. Unfolds with flavors of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length. ($17.29) Hanna Winery 2006 Sauvignon Blanc 
Hanna Winery in Sonoma County is known for their great Sauvignon Blanc and this one does not disappoint. It has a delightful pear flavor and lovely texture. Rated 93 by Wine and Spirits.($12.99) Voss Vineyards 2003 VV2 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine
Enjoy the intense aromas of melon, guava, grapefruit and fig. On the palate this wine is bursting with melon and citrus flavors. This classic Sauvignon Blanc from Napa finishes with crisp and lingering citrus peel notes. Great value wine.($9.99)
Zinfandel
Zinfandels are a great choice for those who prefer a heartier red wine. Zinfandel can be light to full bodied. It can be rich and spicy or lighter and fruitier. Aromas and flavors that are typical include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice.Renwood 2004 Grandmere Zinfandel 
A deep garnet red with brick tones on the edge. The aroma of this wine welcomes the drinker with its soft, yet complex fruit. Blackberry and holiday spice mid-palate essences balance the wine as it finishes with a rich texture of vanilla and dark red fruits. The full bodied tannin structure is built for a lasting finish. One of the best full bodied and spicy Zinfandels around and ideal for a Thanksgiving wine! ($28.99) Seghesio 2006 Sonoma Zinfandel 
A spicy Zinfandel with scents of black pepper. This wine has ripe tannins and a velvety texture. You will love the flavors of blueberry and cherry. A consistently great Zin! ($18.99) Ridge 2005 Lytton Springs Zinfandel 
This is an elegant full-bodied Zinfandel with intense fruit flavors. Well balanced and totally enjoyable. ($32.99)
Gewurtraminer
Gewurtraminer is a zesty white wine that goes well with a variety of dishes. Gewurztraminer has a spicy aroma and fruity flavors of peach, apricot, tropical fruits, and lychee. It can be a dry or sweet white wine. Any of the following selections will be a great hit as a Thanksgiving wine.
Trimbach 2003 Gewurztraminer 
This Gewürztraminer from Alsace, France has a gold colour with a perfumed nose of lychee fruits and spices. The wine is rich, intense, and luscious. The finish is dry and spicy. ($24.99)
Valckenberg 2005 Gewurztraminer 
This is a full-bodied, medium-dry white with a lovely aroma of roses, accompanied by flavors of ripe peach and litchi. Fruity on the front, this Gewürztraminer finishes a bit drier with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. ($10.49)
Columbia Winery 2006 Gewurztraminer
Pale straw yellow color. Hints of allspice and pink grapefruit accent the sweet fruit palate. Crisp finish with a good balance of acidity. This is a nice Thanksgiving wine at a great price and will be liked by many. ($9.29)
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