By: Ed "The Wine Guy"
We, the staff at Harney's, recommend the following wines for your Thanksgiving enjoyment. They are "tried and true" wines; Thanksgiving is a feast of tradition, a time of familiar and comforting food and wine, it is not the time for experimentation.
WHITE
Trimbach Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France. Elegant, dry (not sweet), with delicate hints of apple, peach, and apricot.Kris Pinot Grigio, Italy. Our best selling Italian-style Pinot Grigio: light-bodied, crisp, with satisfying, refreshing acidity.
King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon. A softer, creamier style than the Grigio. Also from Oregon, similar in style to the King Estate: Erath, Acrobat, A to Z, Big Fire.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand. A perennial favorite. Also, First Crush: a less intense style of Sauvignon Blanc.
Chardonnay:
Belcreme De Lys, California: oaky, creamy and buttery, a complement to roasted turkey.
Simi, California. A perfect balance of fruit and acidity with a minimum of oak.
Dr. L Riesling, Germany. Crisp, slightly sweet, with hints of fruit and mineral.
RED
Meiomi Pinot Noir, California. Our second largest selling California Pinot Noir, and, with good reason.Centine, Banfi, Italy. An inexpensive, delicious red blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, and Merlot.
14 Hands Columbia Valley, Washington State. A delicious red blend. Also their Merlot and Cabernet
Gascon Malbec, from Mendoza, Argentina, of course. Intense fruity flavors and spice (and everything nice).
Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Washington State. An inexpensive, satisfying Cabernet Sauvignon and a lush Merlot.