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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

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

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

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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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*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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