Reds

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is the definitive Thanksgiving wine! The wine's bright high acidity, as well as extreme versatility on the table, make it a solid choice for pairing not only with turkey, but also the handful of sides that will cover the rest of your plate.

• EnRoute Winery Les Pommiers Pinot Noir 2022
  $41.99 per bottle (Compare at $60*)
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  93 Wine Enthusiast
  Vibrant ruby in color, this wine erupts from the glass with aromas of sweet cinnamon, cola, and cherry. There is a charming delicacy here, with flavors of dried rose petal, cherry, and berry pie filling on a midweight palate. A captivating dance between the snappy tannin structure and the lively acidity of this wine leads to a very pleasurable finish.

• Black Kite Cellars Pinot Noir Kite’s Rest Anderson Valley
• $39.99 per bottle (Compare at $54*)
• A dusty ruby core with a slight garnet rim. The aromas draw you in with layers of violet, dark cherry, and kola nut on a blanket of forest floor. On the palate, a multi-dimensional complexity, with dark fruit, porcini mushroom, and spice, with an uplifting acidity and a lengthy finish. Juicy, elegant, and very well-crafted Pinot Noir.
• Admire by Dan Kosta of Kosta Brown Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
• $31.99 per bottle
• One of our best Pinots under $50!
• With Admire, Dan Kosta invites you to “join him on a journey through the Sonoma Coast, where the vineyards are as rugged and beautiful as the wines they produce." This elegant wine pleases with fresh raspberry aromas accented with vanilla and deepened with a soft earthy tone. The lush palate is round and textured with refreshing acidity and silky tannins.
• Four Graces Pinot Noir 2021
• $26.99 per bottle (Compare at $35*)
• 93 Tasting Panel
• Poised on its tippy toes with acidity, this is a lean and expressive wine with delicate bones. Notes of cherry, cinnamon, and rose petal are precise on the finish.
• 92 Wine Spectator
• A generous and zesty red, with expressive cherry and pomegranate flavors that are accented by orange peel and spiced cinnamon, finishing with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031.
• Siduri Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2020
• $24.99 per bottle (Compare at $40*)
• 91 Jeb Dunnuck
• Slightly more expensive, the 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has classic appellation savory red fruits, loamy earth, and spicy aromatics. It's medium-bodied, pure, polished, and elegant on the palate, with supple tannins and some classic Siduri fruit and texture.
• 90 Wine Spectator
• Ripe but restrained and focused, with mulberry and raspberry puree notes driving through, this delivers fresh acidity against a backdrop of red licorice and tea. Subtle savory freshness adds perk to the finish.
• Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022
• $21.99 per bottle
• 92 James Suckling
• Plenty of dried pinot with some hints of dried flowers and spices. Medium- to full-bodied with hints of bitterness.
• 92 Wine Spectator
• A high-pitched savory note streaks through a core of gently mulled black cherry fruit, while light bramble and rosehip accents underscore the sanguine-tinged finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Turkey is not the main event at your table? Cabernet lovers will enjoy these with main dishes like Beef Tenderloin, Prime Rib, or Brisket.

• Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• $59.99 per bottle (Compare at $90*)
• 93 Robert Parker's Wine
• The delicious 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru is a terrific introduction to the Vineyard 29 style, plus it's reasonably priced and should be at least somewhat available, as 4,600 cases were produced. Black cherries, cassis, and dusty earth notes mark the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is smooth, velvety, and supple. It even adds hints of chocolate cake and black olives on the finish, each balancing out the other and providing additional complexity.
• Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• $49.99 per bottle (Compare at $70*)
• With the release of our 2021 vintage, our winemaker has ensured that our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has the layers, complexity, and energy seen in our signature mountain-inspired style. We include fruit from our Mount Veeder estate vineyards in the final blend to add complexity, character, and to ensure that our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is imbued with the style and character of the wines from our mountain estate.
• DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• $44.99 per bottle (Compare at $60*)
• 95 Wine Enthusiast
• Dark and focused aromas of cherry, clove, and caramel meet with creamy milk chocolate and mahogany on the layered nose of this bottling. Showing a deft mastery of tannins, which is the Daou hallmark, the palate is silky and yet structured, offering rich fruit and lightly bitter walnut flavors.
• 94 James Suckling
• Beautiful cabernet character here with blackcurrants and blackberries at the perfect level of ripeness, together with hints of walnuts, cedar, and black olives. Graphite, too. Medium- to full-bodied, so silky and polished. Tightly packed tannins but refined and delicate at the same time. Lingering finish. Even and long.
• 94 Tasting Panel
• Aromas of ripe black cherry, dark chocolate, and cedar define this athletic, full-bodied red; it's sinewy and muscular, with finely grained tannins and layers of blackberry, black currant, vanilla, and graphite. It shows vigor and stands tall, flexing its might with pure grace.
• Educated Guess Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• $24.99 per bottle (Compare at $30*)
• Wow, what can we say about our Cabernet Sauvignon? It's rich, ripe, and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa, and hints of mint all tied together with a creamy french vanilla middle and a finish that in a word is... lingering.
• The name "Educated Guess" came about during a lively, second bottle of wine conversation about winemaking styles, vineyard sites, and the progressive escalation of wine prices without comparable increases in quality. The discussion then proceeded to the "art vs. science" aspect of winemaking, and after a few more glasses of wine... "Educated Guess" was born!!!
• Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• $23.99 per bottle (Compare at $30*)
• Deeply colored with a dark ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow-forming tears. Warmly aromatic with ripe red and black cherry notes, cigar box, and toasted oak with savory elements of vanilla and caramel with fresh sage and hints of cocoa. Moderate-plus bodied with ripe red plum, black cherry, and blackberry on the entry.
• Serial Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
• $19.99 per bottle (Compare at $30*)
• The 2020 Serial Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon stands out with deep color and aromas. Wild, red and black berries, sweet herbs, and cedar on the nose intensify on the palate with Chambord, chocolate nib, mocha, and licorice flavors. Savory notes of black pepper and cigar balance the richness of the fruit and accentuate a long back-palate finish. Smooth and supple, the tannins are velvety with medium-plus body.

Alternative Reds

These light bodied wines tend to pack enough fruit and acid to complement but not overshadow a range of dishes and flavors.

• Domaine Tempier Bandol Lulu & Lucien Rouge 2022
• $44.99 per bottle (Compare at $69*)
• This bottling is named in honor of the much-loved and greatly missed founders of the estate, who not only built up Tempier from ruins during tumultuous and trying times but also helped to bring the luster back to the long-neglected Bandol region as a whole. Tempier says this is their signature Bandol; it’s a blend of dark fruit and vibrant stony minerality—a classic expression of what they do best.
• Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme
• $44.99 per bottle (Compare at $61*)
• 91 Robert Parker
• Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme shows the characteristics of the vintage well, mingling aromas of crushed flowers, fresh raspberry and strawberry, as well as dried herbs. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, layered, framed by a smooth tannin structure and balanced by lively acids.
• Truchard Estate Zinfandel 2021
• $29.99 per bottle (Compare at $35*)
• An exotic nose of boysenberry, cherry, and cassis with hints of cedar, tobacco, and mint. The mouth is filled with jammy flavors of ripe plum, cranberry, and sweet vanilla. Round tannins and firm acidity provide a lengthy finish of spice and red fruits.
• Bodegas Muga Reserva 2019
• $29.99 per bottle (Compare at $40*)
• 94 James Suckling
• This is a structured and linear Muga Reserva with a creamy and fine-tannined backbone and graphite, cherry, plum, and black-truffle character. Medium-bodied, racy, and beautiful.
• 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
• This is serious and young but balanced, nuanced, and complex. They are shortening the time in oak, as they feel they have better and younger barrels and think the wines need less time in oak and more time in the bottle. This is very Muga, very Rioja, and very good.
• Paydirt Going For Broke 2020
• $19.99 per bottle
• Juicy with sweet red fruits. 81% Zinfandel, 6% Grenache, 4% Petite Sirah, 3% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre, 2% Barbera, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon from multiple regions in California. Brambly fruits of blackberry, boysenberry, and blueberry; tasting somewhere in-between pie filling and preserves, the homemade preserves with a little fresh vanilla bean added in. Nary a tannin to be found in this fruit bomb. Smooth and easy.

Whites

Chardonnay

A full-bodied Chardonnay exude oaky richness that can give sweet spice notes and creaminess, really helps out with turkey meat that can sometimes be on the dry side.

• EnRoute Brumaire Chardonnay Russian River 2021
• $39.99 per bottle (Compare at $50*)
• EnRoute Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, “Brumaire” is named for the fog that gently envelops the vineyards in Russian River Valley, creating the perfect climate to nurture the fruit to ideal ripeness. The 2021 vintage exhibits enchanting aromas of key lime pie and lemon zest on the nose. A gushing acidity upon entry invigorates the palate with flavors reminiscent of lemon meringue. The palate continues to evolve into a lifted finish of baked apple and confectionary spices.
• Walt Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020
• $29.99 per bottle (Compare at $40*)
• 92 Wine Spectator
• Juicy and vibrant, this has terrific purity to the lemon curd, yuzu, and peach flavors, with a touch of salted butter. The finish features fresh herbal details of lemon verbena and ginger that linger.
• 90 Jeb Dunnuck
• The 2020 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is floral with honeysuckle, fresh pear, and lemon pastry. The palate leads with sweet fruit of candied green apple, baking spice, and frangipane. It has a medium build and is fresh amid its more confectionary qualities. Drink over the next several years.
• Peju Winery Legacy Collection Chardonnay 2021
• $25.99 per bottle
• Deep golden in color, this Carneros Chardonnay opens with lovely aromas of citrus, green apple, and crème brûlée. The palate is soft and creamy from complete malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging with weekly stirrings. Flavors of Meyer lemon and pear flow over the tongue, followed by hints of minerality. Barrel fermented and aged in French oak, this vintage shows elegant structure with vibrant acidity and a supple yet lingering finish.
• Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2022
• $19.99 per bottle (Compare at $31*)
• With a beautiful pale straw color and a slight green hue, this Chardonnay greets you with vibrant aromas of lime zest, Meyer lemon, green apple, and bright white pear, accented by a delicate mineral touch, white flowers, and toasted almonds. Known for being a fruit-forward wine, it offers crisp, bright acidity on the palate with dominant lemon and mineral flavor. The citrus acidity rounds out to a long, velvety texture, with lingering and balanced notes of pineapple and Bosc pear.
• Mer Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve Chardonnay 2022
• $15.99 per bottle (Compare at $24*)
• The 2022 is the 30th vintage of the reserve Chardonnay! Grapes for this Chardonnay were harvested at full ripeness by hand. Fermentation and aging take place in French oak barrels for 12-15 months, using a mix of new and used for just the right amount of oak component. Only a portion of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation to ensure a firm acidity along with a hint of butter.
• Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2023
• $11.99 per bottle (Compare at $18*)
• Harken Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented to create a rich Chardonnay that exhibits a classic profile of tropical fruit and Bosc pear alongside warm oak aromatics. The luscious palate suggests crème brûlée and buttered toast and finishes with fresh acidity.

Bubbles

A mainstay drink for celebrations, bubbly is a excellent drink to pair with turkey, or the perfect companion for prep work.

• Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
• $44.99 per bottle (Compare at $65*)
• 92 Wine Spectator
• Lively and mouthwatering, with flavors of black currant, graphite, candied lemon zest, and smoky mineral, supported by a creamy mousse. A balanced crowd-pleaser.
• Martin Ray Brut Rosé
• $44.99 per bottle (Compare at $60*)
• Complex and lively, with fresh cherry, apricot skins, and rhubarb. White raspberry, candied red apple, and citrus surround precise bubbles and a delicate mousse. Vibrant acidity and vivacious red fruits throughout, layered over notes of nectarine, dried strawberries, and meadowsweet with a saline finish.
• G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rose
• $39.99 per bottle (Compare at $65*)
• 92 James Suckling
• Aromas of rose petals, camembert, fresh strawberries, and flowers follow through to a full body with attractive phenolics and tension on the palate. Savory and fruity at the same time, but all in check. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.
• 91 Wine Spectator
• Smoky hints of grilled nut and toasted brioche provide a rich base for flavors of baked raspberry, Mandarin orange peel, and briny oyster shell and saline notes in this creamy Champagne, with a tangy spine of acidity. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.
• G.H. Mumm Brut Grand Cordon
• $34.99 per bottle (Compare at $53*)
• 91 James Suckling
• Lemons, biscuits, peaches, and pears here. Tangy and fresh, with a creamy mousse and a crisp, fruity finish. Well balanced. Drink now.
• 91 Wine Spectator
• A fresh and balanced Champagne in the aperitif style, with the creamy mousse carrying flavors of ripe yellow apple, toast point, and candied lemon peel. A hint of smoky mineral shows on the finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.
• Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2021
• $34.99 per bottle (Compare at $44*)
• 95 Wine Enthusiast
• It is the 33rd bottling of these bubbles. This wine is bright, with aromas of Golden Delicious apple, orange blossom, acacia honey, and mineral on the nose. Flavors on the palate are baked Bosc pear, mandarin orange, fresh walnut, toasted brioche, and kaffir lime. The wine offers a subtle, creamy mousse, with a long, lifted, and dry finish.
• Scharffenberger Brut Rosé NV
• $24.99 per bottle
• This gorgeous sparkling wine has a pale salmon hue with integrated aromas of fresh raspberry jam and wild strawberries on a cream-covered pastry base. The flavors are layered, round, fresh, fruity, and long.
• Caves Sao Joao Rose Bruto 2021
• $19.99 per bottle
• Touriga Nacional gives intense rose petal aromas and Baga a bright red fruit character. On the palate, delicate and persistent bead makes for a silky, rich texture. Bright strawberry and red raspberry on the mid-palate, complemented by mineral, white pepper, and more floral tones. Racy acidity cuts a beam through the middle, making for a food-friendly sparkler.

Alternative Whites

Branch out on these cool alternative whites, and those side dishes and your guess will love you for it!

• Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• $43.99 per bottle
• 95 Wine Spectator
• A stunning white, this leaps out of the glass with aromatic mango, orange blossom, and salted ripe melon flavors. Gains complexity from grilled peach, lemon oil, savory litsea oil, and toasted herb elements, with a fleshy, creamy texture and fresh acidity.
• 94 Tasting Panel
• Barrel fermented and aged sur lie for five months in (18% new) French oak, this wine glistens with Meyer lemon and honeydew. Pineapple, gardenia, and sweet basil line the palate, lending zing to a finish of salty minerality.
• Meyer-Nakel Pinot Noir Rosé
• $29.99 per bottle
• Slightly watered down red berry fruit with herbs and pastries. Clear and delicately juicy, stimulating pome fruit with some red berry fruit, lively, fresh with draw, has a lot of tension, firm body with power and backbone, slight astringency, deep and complex, long finish with pome fruit, cherries, and some minerality.
• Champalou Vouvray 2022
• $24.99 per bottle
• Champalou’s Vouvray is always a joy to drink. The wine seems so pure, as if it bubbled up out of the limestone into a cool, limpid pool tended by nymphs and satyrs who pour it into the mouths of weary souls. That’s what I feel, anyway, when I grab a bottle from the fridge.
• Carol Shelton Wild Thing Viognier 2022
• $21.99 per bottle
• 93 Wine Spectator
• Beautiful nose of white flowers (jasmine, gardenia, and honeysuckle) mingled with pretty green tea, grapefruit, and orange zest aromas, only a light kiss of creamy vanilla oak toast. Super crisp acidity without being puckery tart, just pinpoint balanced with a trace of sweetness and creaminess from oak. Juicy, mouth-watering Honeycrisp apple and citrus, green peach fruit.
• Vision Organic Gruner Veltliner 2023
• $17.99 per bottle
• Delicate fresh green apple fruity aromas; displaying flavors of lemon, lime, and peaches. Solid fruit core and rich in finesse with a beautiful length and mineral tones.
• Marietta Cellars Nadi Dry Riesling 2021
• $15.99 per bottle (Compare at $26*)
• 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
• It's spicy, delicious, and hard to put down, opening with gregarious scents of white peach, candle smoke, lime, biscuit, and loads of floral perfume. The light-bodied palate is dry and shimmery, balancing racy acidity with creamy citrus fruit and flinty undertones, and it has a long, spicy finish.
• 92 Decanter
• From a vineyard in the Gabilan Mountains comes Marietta's dry Riesling of the Cienega Valley. A nice balance of savory character and bright fruits; aromas of briny sea air mingle with crushed chalk, Kaffir lime leaves, and citrus peel. The palate is bright, lively, and textured—oyster shell, apricot skin, and fresh mint flavors. The finish is long, lifted, and alive.

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