Thanksgiving Calls for an American Made Wine
With Thanksgiving only days away, you might be wondering what wine to serve with your traditional turkey and side dishes. Here’s a hint – Something American!
Thanksgiving is an American holiday that, in my opinion, deserves an American-made wine. There are many types of wines to choose from, whether white or red, or sweet or dry, but my personal favorite with this holiday meal is a good old-fashion American Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s big and bold flavors are brawny enough to stand up to just about any traditional side dish that you throw at it as well as any herbs and spices that you decide to use on your Thanksgiving turkey.
Here are a few very reliable American Cabernet Sauvignon names that you may want to consider shopping for:
· Beringer Vineyards – Whether it’s their inexpensive Cab or higher priced Reserve Cabs, Beringer Vineyards Cabs are pretty darn reliable and tasty year in and year out.
· Columbia Crest Winery – Like Beringer Vineyards, Columbia Crest fires on all cylinders at any price point in their line-up of Cabernet Sauvignon offerings.
· Rodney Strong Vineyards – Good, solid, and reliable – for under $15 bucks, this Cab really tunes in the dial with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
· Chalk Hill – For some reason, these guys are under the radar of a lot of California Cab lovers. Take the discount and this hidden Sonoma County gem to the bank and buy yourself and your guests 2 bottles for the price of 1 big Napa Valley Cab with the same headiness.
· St. Supery – If you’ve got $30 or more in your wallet, this California Cab will certainly blow you and your guests away.
· If the sky’s the limit in your budget, you may want to try one of these ginormous tasting American Cabernet Sauvignons: Fife Vineyards Reserve or Cornerstone Cellars.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Holiday, Wine and Food Pairings, Wines over $20, Wines under $10, Wines under $20
I was thinking about bringing a Cornerstone Cellars to Thanksgiving dinner, but for some reason was feeling a bit unsure about the choice. I think you just put me back into the "just do it" category. Have a great holiday!
Hey Alleigh,
Love the "just do it" spirit! You're going to blow everyone's mind with the Cornerstone. Can't wait to read about your experience! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Mark
Hey Alleigh, Love the "just do it" spirit! You're going to blow everyone's mind with the Cornerstone. Can't wait to read about your experience! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Mark
эх, с 2009 всех поздравляю!!!
“Пост хорош”
Блог супер, все бы такие!
“Очень познавательно”
“замечательные посты”
“замечательные посты”
Thank you…Спасибо!
American made and local.
Stayed home with all Finger Lakes wine this year and for first time
received many kudos for the wines I brought to the feast.
Joe,
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear that the local wines were a big hit. May I ask – What wines did you serve? Was their a favorite?