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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23 August 2010 2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Pinot Noir

2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Pinot Noir

August 23, 2010 By

'07 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir

Enjoyed a bottle of this wine at lovely Cyrus in Healdsburg, CA and thought it was a well-balanced example of coastal Sonoma Pinot Noir.

Saying a Pinot Noir tastes like cherries is like saying a cab goes well with a steak – obvious.  In this case though, the cherries are succulent and very ripe with dark berry and chocolate undertones.  There’s a nice level of tannins in this above-par wine and the spicy finish lingers on and on.

This wine reminded me of some of the refined Burgundies I’ve enjoyed over the years.  Great example of California Pinot that is a must-try, even at a higher price point.

Around $65.

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