Elevating Traditional Classics
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Why We Love These Wines:
From Bordeaux to Rioja and Burgundy to Champagne, today’s wine picks are perfect choices if you’re looking for a special vinous treat this weekend while gathering with friends, family and loved ones for Thanksgiving. From a remarkable bubbly to kick start the festivities, to a selection of turkey friendly whites and reds, this line-up will have you covered!
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Raise Your Side Dish Game:
And while we are on the subject of elevating classics, we wanted to share a few more ideas that will transform side dishes from side kicks to superstars… Just click on the dishes below for some awesome Thanksgiving side dish recipes.
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Champagne Ayala
2006 Perle d’Ayala Champagne
Price:
$168.95 per 750mL
Region:
Champagne, France
Tasting Note:
“After 12 years aging on the lees, this wine is at its peak. Its maturity is now showing beautifully, bringing out toastiness, yeast and a taut texture. The wine’s richness is now at its best and it is ready to drink.”
95 out of 100 Points
WineEnthusiast.com
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Tertre de Launay
2018 Entre-Deux-Mers Blanc
Price:
$14.95 per 750mL
Region:
Bordeaux, France
Tasting Note:
“This wine is sourced from vineyards planted where Bordeaux’s Garonne and Dordogne rivers divide: the Entre-Deux-Mers (‘between two seas’) growing region. Expect this lees-aged blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle to deliver a rich, complex mixture of citrus and tropical fruit. This excellent introduction to the white wines of Bordeaux will pair beautifully with grilled seafood.”
LCBO Vintages Tasting Panel
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Bodegas Godelia
2015 Mencia Red
Price:
$24.95 per 750mL
Region:
Bierzo, Spain
Tasting Note:
“Black cherry, plum and currant flavors give this red a rich core of fruit, while leafy, licorice and mineral notes add complexity. Well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity focus the plush texture. Harmonious, showing good depth. Drink now through 2025. Ranked #34 in the 2019 Wine Spectator Top 100.”
93 out of 100 Points
WineSpectator.com
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Domaine Chanson
2018 Reserve du Bastion Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Price:
$24.95 per 750mL
Region:
Burgundy, France
Tasting Note:
“Elegant, with sour cherry, mineral and spice. Unlike many wines at this price point, it’s comprised entirely of fruit from the Côte d’Or. Food-friendly, it’s perfect with grilled eggplant with veal cutlets, rotisserie chicken or rack of lamb.”
LCBO Vintages Tasting Panel
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La Rioja Alta
2010 Vina Ardanza Rioja Reserva Especial
Price:
$59.95 per 750mL
Region:
Rioja, Spain
Tasting Note:
“Dried cherries, cedar, sandalwood, tar, treacle tart, cinnamon and vanilla. Medium body, fine-grained and very silky tannins for a wine of almost 10 years of age, bright and transparent acidity and a long, very spicy finish. Like going back in time and touching an ornate tapestry. The texture is mesmerizing. Drink now [to 2035+].”
96 out of 100 Points
JamesSuckling.com
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