Thanksgiving Wines
The date this year - Thursday, November 28th, 2024Thanksgiving is one of the best wine Holidays, with so many flavors and dishes on the table you can really drink whatever you like and it's bound to go perfectly with something on the table. There is no perfect Thanksgiving wine, because really the perfect Thanksgiving wine is the one you want to drink the most. If you like a big Cabernet or a big rich Chardonnay - drink those! If you do not like Pinot Noir, you will still not like it with Thanksgiving.
Drink what you like! We have come up with a few suggestions from our locations to help guide you.
Each store has its own personality and choices -- here are a few of our choicesTown and Country Location
Thanksgiving choices:
Before dinner:
NV Joel Falmet Brut Les Parcelles....$47.99
The nose is perfumed with fresh apple aromas, rich yeasty notes, and hints of citrus. In the mouth the wine is rich and full-bodied, with a suggestion of red fruit. Thanks to the Chardonnay in the blend, the finish is bright and crisp with citrus notes.
White wine selection:
2022 Damien Martin Saint Veran, $26.99
Pure, clean orchard and tropical fruits, spice, crushed stone, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Saint Véran, a medium-bodied, clean, incredibly classy, balanced Saint Véran that has good mid-palate density, integrated acidity, and outstanding length.
Medium bodied elegant red:
2021 Pont Neuf Pinot Noir La Vouge....$64.99
Lush yet silky with highly perfumed flavors of red stone fruit, and hints of creme de cassis and raspberry fruit. Well balanced with stunning texture and weight.
Fuller bodied fruit forward red:
2022 Ferrano Cotes du Rhone Clos Beatus....$35.99
Juicy and supple on the palate, offering sweet raspberry and cherry flavors and a refreshingly bitter blood orange nuance. Fine grained tannins build through a long, sappy finish.
Forsyth Location
Turkey Day SuggestionsRose wine:
2023 Domaine des Nugues Beaujolais Villages Rosé....$18.99Made from 100% Gamay this Rose will shine at Thanksgiving! It will bring a refreshing lift to the rich meal. Gamay’s natural fruitiness and acidity make it an excellent match. It is versatile a wide range of Thanksgiving flavors, from roasted turkey to tangy cranberry sauce. The rosé’s natural acidity cuts through rich, creamy dishes like mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, adding balance to the meal and making each bite feel lighter. Rosé offers a lighter, refreshing option to contrast with heavier red or white wines. This lets guests enjoy the wine without feeling overwhelmed. Bonus: The Rosé color adds a festive visual to the evening.
Sauvignon Blanc:2023 Cédrick Bardin Sancerre...$33.99Great choice for Thanksgiving! It has crisp acidity, minerality, and refreshing citrus notes, Sancerre offers a lively contrast to the richness of holiday dishes. The zesty acidity in Sancerre cuts through rich foods like mashed potatoes, creamy casseroles, and gravy, bringing a refreshing lift to each bite and balancing the meal’s heavier elements.
Chardonnay:
2023 Theodore Rex Santa Barbara Chardonnay....$29.99This Chardonnay could be a fantastic choice for Thanksgiving! The creamy texture and subtle oak influence would complement the flavors of classic Thanksgiving dishes like roasted turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Overall, this Chardonnay could balance the entire Thanksgiving spread by adding richness, acidity, and a touch of luxury. It’s versatile, with enough complexity to stand up to multiple flavors on the table!
Cotes du Rhone:2021 Le Grand Valmal Cotes du Rhone Villages Vieilles Vignes...$18.99An incredible choice for Thanksgiving! Syrah is the dominant grape and this wine has a rich mix of dark fruit flavors like blackberry and plum, along with earthy and spicy notes, making it an ideal match for roasted turkey, stuffing, and other savory side dishes. The Syrah and Mourvèdre contribute peppery and smoky notes, which can complement spices commonly found in Thanksgiving dishes, like sage, thyme, and rosemary. It’s a wine that can elevate the meal while remaining versatile enough to pair with various dishes on the table.
Kirkwood Location picks!Turkey Day Suggestions
Traditional White:
2022 E. Traber Alsace Pinot Gris $25.99
A fresh and pure Pinot Gris from Alsace. Mineral driven with limestone and flavors of green apples and a lemon accent. This wine has good acidity that is balanced out by the fruit and a touch of honey. It goes great with anything on your table.
Adventurous White:
2019 Chateau d'Arlay Cotes du Jura Chardonnay Treize Ven $31.99
Textbook Jura Chardonnay with loads of orchard and stone fruits, with a slightly nutty/oxidative note. This would be a lovely pairing for a non-conventional T-day prep like a citrus-brined turkey and chestnut stuffing, or pork chops with roasted apples
Traditional Red:
2023 Theodore Rex Pinot Noir $31.99
Everyone loves Pinot Noir for Thanksgiving, so why not give the people what they want?! This luscious Sonoma Pinot is made just for TWCP and Olive + Oak, by Adam Lee of Siduri fame! It has ample crunchy red fruit and a super smooth finish even your grumpy uncle will enjoy.
Adventurous Red:
2021 Raul Perez La Vizcaina El Rapolao $39.99
This 100% Mencia (pronounced Men-thee-ah) from Spain is an absolute banger for your buffet if you want to step outside the box. The grape character falls somewhere between a Beaujolais and a cool-climate Cabernet Franc, with pronounced juicy fruit and slightly earthy notes. Pair this with smoked meats, duck, or a savory mushroom polenta
Creve Coeur Location
Thanksgiving Wine Picks
2021 E Traber Dry Riesling....$19.99
Aromas of lemon, grapefruit, apricot and peach. Stone fruits paired with a lively acidity and gentle petroleum aromas conquer the palate. The mineral flint note gives the Riesling another detail of spice. Body and texture that accompanies rich meats and slightly sweeter Thanksgiving dishes.
2022 Tramier & Fils Macon-Villages....$26.99
100% Chardonnay from Burgundy
Ripe fruit and flowery nose. On the palate, it begins with smooth yet sharp aromas of grapefruit and lemon followed by a rich texture giving place to hints of honey and white flowers. The finish is long thanks to good acidity. Wonderful Chardonnay for the holidays!
2022 Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache....$ 18.99
Fruity and punchy. Full-bodied, yet you would hardly know it. Nothing at all heavy here. Drinks like a candied pinot, reeling off notes of rosehip, maraschino cherry and Seville orange before a bristle of bunchy tannins concludes. Perfect for the Thanksgiving menu!
Rated 90/100 James Suckling
Jip Jip Rocks Sparkling Shiraz....$24.99
94 pts Australian Wine Showcase
Garnet black color with aromas of blackberry, pie crust, anise and black currant. Crisp and effervescent. A fun and rich expression of bubbly Shiraz. Ultra versatile sparkling wine that pairs with charcuterie, desserts and even fried turkey!
Spirit Wine & Craft
Thanksgiving Recommendations
5760 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO 63109
Aperitif – Koval Cranberry Gin Spritz2 ounces of cranberry with 3.5 ounces of club soda (substitute some of that club with sparkling wine if you’d like) and garnish with a lime.
Before Dinner Beer – Side Project Merci
A great beer to share as an aperitif. Lambic funk and hay on the nose. On the palate, an earthy funk with apples, citrus, and lemongrass.
White Wine – Richemer Viognier
Apricot, peach, and floral notes with a full body and mild acidity make this an ideal complement to any cut of turkey, along with carb-rich sides and root vegetables.
Red Wine – A la Carte Pinot Noir
Thanksgiving and Pinot Noir are the ultimate match. Its tart, tangy red fruit notes will pair just as well with your meal as the traditional side of cranberry sauce.
Digestif – Noveis Amaro
This after dinner drink is delicious AND it will help jump start the digestion after a hearty meal. Made with an infusion of botanicals including gentian root, wormwood, yarrow, genepi, nutmeg, anise, cinchona, rhubarb, sweet and bitter orange, and more.
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