Turkey Friendly Wines

The holiday season is the perfect setting to explore new wines and expand your palate. Start a unique holiday tradition with one of these unconventional, turkey-friendly wines:

• 2012 Peter Zemmer Schiava Gentile
• Produced from the Schiava grape, 2012 Peter Zemmer Schiava Gentile is a mild red with delicate aromas and light, harmonious flavors. Perfect for those who love Pinot Noir. 

• 2008 Bodegas Godelia Bierzo Blanco
• A fresh blend of Godello and Dona Blanca, 2008 Bodegas Godelia Bierzo Blanco is an aromatic white that is exceptionally smooth with a long, lingering finish. A wonderful white for the holiday.  

• 2011 Vino Z Czech Cabernet Moravia
• An elegant, dry red produced in the Czech Republic, 2011 Vino Z Czech Cabernet Moravia has well-structured tannins and is slightly fruitier than its Cabernet Sauvignon relative.  

Heading out of town for the holiday? Don't forget to pick up a pair of wines for your host! 'Wow' the crowd with this impressive duo:

• 2009 Adelaida Cellars Claudia & 2010 Adelaida Finder's White: These are versatile, food-friendly blends from Paso Robles, California. Their engaging aromatics are matched by rich, intriguing flavors. They are absolute must-haves on the Thanksgiving table.

There is nothing better than enjoying a glass of wine while reminiscing with loved ones. Make the holiday memorable with one of these extra special bottles:

• 2012 Pikes Riesling 
• 92 Points Wine Advocate - 2012 Pikes Riesling is a dry Riesling with a core of bright acidity that leads to a clean and persistent finish. It is a traditional choice for your Thanksgiving feast. 

• 2008 Sequana Pinot Noir Sundawg Ridge   
• A complex bouquet of red plum, red cherry, and wild strawberry is coupled with a hint of spice. 2008 Sequana Pinot Noir Sundawg Ridge has a medium-full body that ends with a finish that has great finesse.

• 2008 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-Du-Pape   
• 91 Points Stephen Tanzer's IWC & 92 Points Wine Specator - 2008 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-Du-Pape has lively aromas and layers of flavors. It is lush on entry, showing sweet red fruit flavors and a sexy note of candied flowers.

• 2010 Drb Chablis Premier Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre'  
• 91 Points Allen Meadow's Burghound - There is good richness and punch to the round, delicious and attractively fleshy middle weight flavors that possess good detail and length. 2010 DRB Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonerre' is really quite good with fine intensity, depth and persistence.