19 November 2011 5 American Pinot Noirs for Thanksgiving

5 American Pinot Noirs for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2011 By

Thanksgiving is an American tradition of family, friends, food and football.  When it comes to which wine is best paired with the star of the meal, the turkey, there are many opinions.

Here are five of my favorite American pinot noirs that pair beautifully with your bird, and its accompaniments.

  • 2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Pinot Noir – about $65, from California, click here for tasting notes
  • 2007 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – about $45, from California, click here for tasting notes
  • 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir – about $50, from California, click here for tasting notes
  • 2004 Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir – about $30, from California, click here for tasting notes
  • 2007 Ravines Wine Cellars Pinot Noir – About $20, from the NY Finger Lakes, click here for tasting notes

Have any turkey day wine favorites?  Please share them!

Cheers,

Veronique

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17 November 2011 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir

2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir

November 17, 2011 By

I simply love this wine.  It’s not easy to come by in New Jersey, where I live, but when I’ve been able to secure a few bottles, I’ve enjoyed it tremendously.

The 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir is dark ruby in the glass and pretty full-bodied for a California pinot noir.  On the nose, there’s a ton of dark raspberries with notes of nutmeg and clove.  On the palate, it’s all about ripe cherries with lots of earthiness, cherry cola, allspice and notes of mocha.  The finish is long and silky/velvety.  Just a perfect wine paired with roast chicken, wild mushroom risotto or grilled salmon.

Tantara Winery is a smaller producer and only about 200 cases of this little gem were produced, so get your hands on a bottle and enjoy.  Read about my love of Tantara here.

Style: Red Wine

Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir

Region: Central Coast, CA

Around $50

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