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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16 November 2011 2007 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

2007 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

November 16, 2011 By

I have had the opportunity to visit Merry Edwards’ beautiful vineyard and tasting room and can say she makes some of my favorite pinot noirs.  At a recent dinner party, I served the 2007 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to the pleasure of my guests.

This wine is dark ruby in the glass.  On the nose, it’s pure Russian River pinot noir – ripe, dark berries with layers of earthiness and peppery notes.   On the palate, it’s rich, velvety with tons of juicy cherries.  The finish is long, elegant and silky.

If you don’t want to splurge on one of Merry’s single vineyard wines, this is an amazing wine at this price point.

Style: Red Wine

Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir

Region: Russian River Valley / Sonoma, CA

Around $45

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