Thanksgiving Wine Tutorial

 

Good afternoon all - 

Thanksgiving is almost upon us and I would like to share two red varietal alternatives. With the cold November weather and hearty sides that accompany old Tom, reds can actually be a better match than white wines.

Red Zinfandel and Pinot Noir have the combination of tasty flavor punch and silky mouth feel to be wonderful complements to your meal.  

Below are some of my favorite wine makers as well as regions - even if you local wine shop does not carry these brands, look for a Zin or Pinot from these regions.

Zins:
Ravenswood - Steele - Plungerhead - Ridge - Four Vines (Wine Makers)
Russian River - Mendocino - Lodi - Paso Robles (Wine Regions)

Pinot Noir:
Belle Glos - Meiomi - 90+ - BearBoat - Argyle (Wine Makers)
Willamette Valley - Russian River - Sonoma (Wine Regions)

Have fun and try something new this Thanksgiving!

Cheers,
Toby

Merry Christmas - an invitation

Now that December is upon us, so is the Christmas season; my favorite time of the year. People seem to want to treat one another better and there is a lift in people's spirits. Those who called my house were welcomed by my Mom saying "Merry Christmas" as she answered the phone.
I believe in inviting people to share my holiday with me so I say Merry Christmas. Just like inviting you to share my table, I invite you to my home to enjoy a great meal.
"Merry Christmas" is not to offend; it is a friendly invitation.
Cheers,
Toby