Fourny & Fils 1er Cru Grand Reserve
Champagne, France
Every season is a reason for Champagne. The Fourny & Fils Grand Reserve Brut blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir undergoes an extended aging process that adds a roundness and delicate baking spice to an otherwise crisp and mineral rich profile. I’ll cheers to that!
La Spinetta Timorasso Derthona Colli Tortonesi
Piedmont, Italy
When I think of Timorasso I think of autumn orchard fruit and comforting herbs like sage and wild chamomile. The once almost extinct ancient varietal is making a comeback thanks to producers like La Spinetta whose “Derthona” would make a wonderful pairing for anything pumpkin pie.
Domaine de La Mordoree ‘La Dame Rousse’ Tavel
Rhône, France
The Domaine de la Mordoree ‘La Dame Rousse’ Tavel is the indian summer of wine that I want to keep drinking on the patio in my flannel and boots. It is bursting with juicy watermelon, ripe red berries and zesty citrus and finishes with a touch of savory pepper.
Domaine de la Gryphees Morgon
Beaujolais, France
Resist the grocery towers of mass-produced Beaujolais Nouveau this upcoming November and instead pick up a well structured Cru Beaujolais like the Domaine de la Gryphees Morgon, a sultry stunner with notes of purple stone-fruit, baking spice and pepper. Cru Beaujolais remains one of the best under the radar value wines.
Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley, California
If I had one choice for the Thanksgiving dinner table it would be the Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc. Crafted by legendary winemaker Steve Mathiasson, it is silky and elegant yet powerful enough to stand up to a variety of foods and has that distinctive green herbaceous perfume that can only be the seductively smooth Cab Franc.