Turkey, check. Pie, check. Wine… check! To make your holiday preparations easier, here’s our turkey day wine picks. If you’re searching for non-alcoholic options, stay tuned for a zero-proof roundup on Friday! As always, if you need additional suggestions based on your Turkey Day menu, just stop by. We’re open daily from 11AM to 8PM (closed Thanksgiving Day), and you may also reserve your wine online for easy pick up.
SPARKLING
Domaine du Facteur Extra Brut Vouvray
Classic sparkling Chenin Blanc from Loire Valley with notes of lemon, yellow apple and pear, with a touch of lilac and honeycomb. Having oysters or shrimp cocktail to start? This is your bottle! It’s also fantastic with a slice of apple pie à la mode.
Sekt Latitude 50°N Rosé Brut
A German dry sparkling rosé with a bright and fragrant nose and a palate of strawberries and lemon zest, along with a distinctive minerality. Delicate but quite versatile.
Red Tail Ridge Winery Pinot Noir Pét-Nat
With notes of cranberry and orange peel, this Finger Lakes pét-nat has Thanksgiving written all over it.
ROSÉ & ORANGE
Lamoreaux Landing Dry Rosé
Another Finger Lakes selection (it is an American holiday after all!), Lamoreaux Landing’s Dry Rosé of Cabernet Franc is pale pink in color with aromas of lavender and citrus. An elegant, fruit-forward yet dry rosé that is perfect for starter courses, including salads, artichokes and veggie hors d’oeuvres.
Il Mostro Thyrus Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
New arrival! Skin contact Trebbiano offering white peach, lemon and subtle basil notes. A bright, delicate orange wine with a delicate bouquet.
WHITE
Mosbacher Hof Riesling Forster Stift QBA Riesling Trocken
Liter-sized bottles are perfect for larger gatherings, and this is the first of two on our list. A round, dry German Riesling with a floral nose mingled with hints of ripe peach and melon. Fruity flavors of mango and pineapple, balanced with bright, refreshing acidity.
Sonnhof Social Club Gruner Veltliner
The second liter of the litter, a classic Austrian Grüner. Thanksgiving calls for young, fresh, green-tinged wines, and this one hits the mark. Crisp and clean with pear, citrus, fresh herbs and a hint of white pepper.
Patrick Piuze Val de Mer Chablis
There’s enough butter on the table, so we don’t recommend a glass of buttery, oaky Chardonnay. Instead, reach for this unoaked Chard, a Chablis from Burgundy. Its lemony zest and minerality will balance the richness of traditional Thanksgiving fare.
Sandy Cove Sauvignon Blanc
Can’t go wrong with a crowd-pleaser like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. More restrained than some grapefruit-heavy Sauv Blancs from Marlborough, Sandy Cove is balanced and elegant, well suited for a holiday gathering.
Laurent Perrachon & Fils Beaujolais Villages
Beaujolais is a Thanksgiving classic, and this one is a fave of ours. Beautiful red cherry color, aromas of fresh fruit and flavors of black currants and strawberries.
Mary Taylor Pascal Biotteau Anjou Rouge
A Loire Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with a lush roundness, soft tannins and lovely berry notes. Uncomplicated yet elegant.
Bojo do Luar Deu Bode
Another new addition to our shop, Deu Bode is a Portuguese blend of 70% red varietals and 30% white varietals. An unfiltered and chillable red that combines summer berry notes with subtle earthiness and a smoky minerality.
Scribe Nouveau de Pinot Noir
This is the time for Beaujolais Nouveau, but how about something a little different? Inspired by the French red that’s become synonymous with Thanksgiving, Scribe Winery’s first experimental vintage was bottled in 2014, substituting the traditional Gamay with Pinot Noir, resulting in flavors of blood orange, mint, and raspberry.
Turley Zinfandel Old Vines
A Napa classic! Silky, structured, savory, and seriously satisfying, this Zinfandel has the kind of natural depth, complexity, and grace that can only come from truly old vines. Deep and juicy with black cherry, plum, spice, leather and licorice notes. Pairs exceptionally with turkey, but considering it complements clove, cinnamon, and allspice, have a glass with your pie!
DESSERT WINE
Kopke Tawny Port 10 Year
Elegant and complex, Kopke’s Tawny presents aromas of spice, dried fruit, wood and honey. Smooth and round on the palate, it is perfect with pecan pie!
