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Outstanding. Zena Crown is world-class pinot noir vineyard, equivalent to what To Kalon is for cabernet sauvignon in Napa.

The 50 Best Wines of 2019 - #12 Restrained and balanced, this is California Syrah at its finest. Made using grapes from three different vineyards in Mendocino County’s Yorkville Highlands, this wine has scents of bold blackberries, tart plums, and just a sprinkling of baking spices. The aromas carry through to the palate, which is medium-bodied with firm, well-rounded tannins. Pair with lamb or any other grilled red meat.

The 50 Best Wines of 2019 - #44 This structured Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully balanced, offering nuanced notes of blackberry, cherry, fresh tobacco leaf, and leather. While $44 is no paltry sum, in the realm of Napa Cab, and from a noteworthy, historic producer, this is as close as you will find to a bargain bottle in the category.

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15 Good Bottles of Wine Under $20 You Can Bring to Thanksgiving These bottles of wine are so good, no one will accuse you of looking cheap. We promise! For fans of rich, jammy, full bodied reds, Zinfandel should be your go-to! For the history buffs, this wine is appropriate to celebrate our all-American holiday because the first advertised Zins in America were documented back in 1832 (according to the Wine Institute), and the grape became widely planted during the gold rush era between 1852 and 1857. Filled with rich raspberry and black cherry notes, this wine spends a long 16 months aging in French and American oak barrels for ultimate smoothness.

15 Good Bottles of Wine Under $20 You Can Bring to Thanksgiving These bottles of wine are so good, no one will accuse you of looking cheap. We promise! Rosé's not just for summertime anymore! This light California rosé is made from fruit sourced from Santa Barbara and coastal Sonoma, and is known for its freshness and purity, with plenty of floral and citrus aromas and pink grapefruit flavors. Keep a glass in hand for the perfect palate cleanser through a marathon meal.

15 Good Bottles of Wine Under $20 You Can Bring to Thanksgiving These bottles of wine are so good, no one will accuse you of looking cheap. We promise! A refreshing white with hints of seaside breeze, this complex Chardonnay is made from fruit sourced from estate vineyards in the Monterey Bay, ranging down to the southeast Salinas Valley. That maritime influence shines through in every sip giving us a versatile wine that effortlessly makes every dish on the table taste even better.

11 well-priced bottles to have on hand for holiday entertaining For the past 25 years, Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay has ranked as the top-selling chardonnay in the United States. Even more impressive, all of that volume comes entirely from family owned hillside vineyards that stretch along the California coast. The winemaking team points out that Monterey County fruit contributes citrus flavours, Mendocino County provides green apple notes and Sonoma County imparts ripe pear. Further south, Santa Barbara County supplies riper tropical notes. This coastal blend is fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels for added richness and complexity. The smooth texture and polished, fruity character makes this easy to appreciate.

Thanksgiving Wines Splurge Pinot Noir

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What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW From Willamette’s Yamhill-Carlton, WillaKenzie Gamay Noir is an easy wine best enjoyed shortly after bottling, delivering bright red fruit, woody herbs, and an earthiness similar to Pinot Noir.

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW From Sangiovese vines planted in Alexander Valley in 1968, Capture Sangiovese Rose brings rose petal and wild strawberry notes to a Bing cherry-filled palate.

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW A favorite is Cenyth Rose of Cabernet Franc with lilac and soft herb aromas, and a palate filled with berry, red pear, and pink lady apples.

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW From the Russian River Valley, Arrowood Saralee’s Vineyard Viognier brings both ripe fruit richness as well as bright, punchy acidity thanks to the unique terraced block of the vineyard the grapes are grown on. The resulting wine is aromatic and juicy, with orange blossom, apricot, honey, and toasted spice.

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW From vineyards sitting high in the clouds at 1600-1800 feet above sea level in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, Legacy Chardonnay reveals the essence of the place in every sip, with every aspect of the wine crafted by hand with low intervention winemaking. The resulting wine is rich while maintaining freshness thanks to the cool evenings the elevation brings, capturing acidity, layering lemon custard, golden apple, and toasted almond.

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir blends fruit from Yamhill-Carlton, Eola-Amity, and the Chehalem Mountain sub-AVAs delivering red berry, ripe plum, and black tea with bright acidity and a lively palate.

Don’t forget the wine, champagne, spirits, and cocktails this Thanksgiving dinner Standing as America’s #1 selling Chardonnay for 25 years and counting, the 2017 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay is a true crowd-pleaser will accentuate every element of your Thanksgiving feast. Big and rich, this pick is extra turkey-friendly thanks to its tropical pineapple and papaya notes with hints of vanilla, honey and toasted oak that round out the palate and pairs effortlessly with sweet dishes like sweet potato casserole and savory stuffing.

Perfect Pairings Chardonnay wines offer a crisp refreshing option for your Thanksgiving table, because they carry notes of apple and citrus, pineapple, and in some cases buttery flavors. Chardonnay wines are perfect for pairing with herbal qualities found in your meal from sage to thyme, and even to roasted vegetables and turkey. With the richness found in most Thanksgiving meals, Chardonnay is a great way to cleanse the palate to prepare for your next bite. Some suggestions: $ Carmel Road Unoaked Chardonnay

Your Thanksgiving Wine-Up An American sparkler: Of course, there is beautiful sparkling wine made in US terroir, too. An outstanding example is Gran Moraine Brut Rosé. Released only once a year from this Yamhill-Cartlon, Oregon-based winery, this stunner made of a Champagne-reminiscent chardonnay-pinot noir (tell your uncle Drew not to pronounce it “pinoh no-wah”) blend is juicy, refreshing, and very focused. The subtle citrus peel (grapefruit, tangerine) flavors go splendidly with a variety of hors d’oeuvres as well as the main event or even fruity dessert.

2019 Christmas gifts: gourmet delicacies Arcanum IGT Toscana 2013, among the so-called Supertuscans, is an original and highly prestigious label. A Bordeaux-inspired wine, produced mainly from Cabernet Franc grapes, is elegant and of pedigree. Perfect to amaze true connoisseurs always in search of the most surprising winemaking excellence.

Sustainable gift guide: 100 stylish gifts you’ll feel good about giving – or receiving Kendall Jackson boasts the largest solar generator in the wine industry, helping to earn it sustainable certification from California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay.