A Sparkling Wine
We love to start our Thanksgiving meal with sparkling wine—it's festive, fun, and gets the party started. We recommend Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, which is made in the traditional methode champenoise using Chardonnay grapes. It's lightly toasted with sharp acidity. Plus, the owner and winemaker, Hugh Davies, is a Bowdoin grad!
A Real Champagne
For the French oenophiles, we recommend André Jacquart. It’s a true Champagne that blows the socks off the big-name Champagne houses. This sparkling stunner offers beautiful notes of brioche with a rich and crisp finish. It’s a real showstopper.
An Italian White
From the Italian hills of Alto Adige, we love the Kerner from Abbazia di Novacella. It’s made by monks at a thousand-year-old abbey high in the Dolomites. The fresh white wine is slightly off-dry with green apple and stone fruit notes, making it a lovely accompaniment to turkey.
A Californian White
On the other side of the world, DuMOL Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley is perhaps one of our favorite California whites. Rich, creamy, and balanced, this wine has all the flavors of fall that pair well with holiday side dishes.
A Versatile Red
We recommend Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera from the Piedmont region of Italy because it's a medium-bodied red wine with great versatility. Its cherry notes and smooth finish make it the perfect match for your second helping of stuffing.
A Thanksgiving Special
Finally, for the crème de la crème, we suggest the Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This beauty from the Perrin family of winemakers shines through with beautiful raspberry and cherry notes and a hint of Thanksgiving spices. There’s a reason our staff all chose this wine last year to serve at our dinner tables with friends and family.