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Wines
of the Week: 90 Point Bargains for Thanksgiving
If
you, (like so many of us) have a large crowd coming over this
Thursday to give thanks, you'll probably need a fair amount
of wine. Of course, no one wants to spend a small fortune, but
nobody wants to serve bad bottles, either. Our tasting panel
has some great options that let you limit your spending and
drink well. Cheers!
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Marques
de Caceres 2017 Rosado
Winery:
Marques
de Caceres
Grape(s): Grenacha
& Tempranillo
Region: Rioja, Spain
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of tart red berries, lemons, and minerals rises
up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of cranberry,
lemon peal, and raspberry that meld among suggestions
of herbs and minerals. With vibrant flavors and a crisp
acidity, this is an ideal rose for Thanksgiving dinner.
Rating: 90 |
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Kendall-Jackson
2016 "Vinter's Reserve" Chardonnay
Winery:
Kendall-Jackson
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Notes of pineapples, peaches, butter, and vanilla greet
the senses. The palate weaves together flavors of pineapple,
peach, and passion fruit with suggestions of buttery oak
and creamy vanilla. There's a welcoming richness that's
balanced by a fresh acidity which makes it well suited
for your appetizers or the turkey itself.
Rating: 90 |
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E.
Guigal 2015 Cotes Du Rhones
Winery:
E.
Guigal
Grape(s): 50%
Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Region: Rhone
Valley, France
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Expressions of blackberries, dark cherries, floral herbs,
and pepper come together on the nose. The palate reveals
flavors of bramble berry and black cherry that flow into
elements of spice, smoky earth, and herbs. Robust but
balanced, fans of the old world should open this bottle
on turkey day.
Rating: 90 |
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Michael
David 2016 "Petite Petit" Blend
Winery:
Michael David
Grape(s): 85%
Petite Sirah & 15% Petit Verdot
Region: Lodi,
California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Aromas of blueberries and dark cherries mingle among hints
of toasty vanilla, dark chocolate, and spice on the nose.
Lush dark fruit flavors (mostly black cherry and blueberry)
come forth up front with expressions of cocoa, oak, and
spice following on the palate. Rich and mouth-filling,
it's ideal for your potato sides and dark meat.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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