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Wines
of the Week:
Turkey Day Sips (for under $15!) with a little Italian Flare
When
it comes to turkey, including an elegant red
wine is a Thanksgiving staple, and if you are looking for a
lighter option to pair with a diverse group of dishes, don't
forget a quality white wine. We have a few option at an ideal
price point (under $15.00) for enjoying at a large dinner table.
Plus, they give your dinner a little Italian flare, and what
meal couldn't use a bit of flare?
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Antinori's
2011 Tormaresca Neprica
Winery:
Antinori's
Grape(s): 40% Negroamaro, 30% Primitivo,
30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Puglia, Italy
Year:
2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of cherries, red currants, and floral earth
rises up from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of cherry,
boysenberry, and plum that open up into suggestions of
dried rose petals, spice, and earth. Bright fruit and
a friendly acidity make it a fine choice to enjoy with
your turkey.
Rating: 88 |
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Santa
Cristina 2014 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT
Winery:
Santa Cristina
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto and Friuli, Italy
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Fragrances of tropical and citrus fruits greet the senses.
On the palate, flavors of honeydew, passion fruit, and
tangerine are accented by whispers of minerals. Crisp
and clean, it's perfect for a salad or veggie course before
your main dishes.
Rating: 87 |
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Fabio
Viviani No. 4 Signature White
Winery:
Fabio Viviani
Grape(s): 55% Pinot Grigio & 45%
Chardonnay
Region: California
Year:
n/a
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromatics of peach, apricot, and tropical fruit mingle
with honeyed hints on the nose. With a sip, flavors of
mango, apricot, and guava blend with traces of honey on
the palate. Round and fruit driven with a small touch
of sweetness, pair it with a side like sweet potatoes.
Rating: 86 |
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Fabio
Viviani No. 3 Signature Red
Winery:
Fabio Viviani
Grape(s): 40% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot,17.5%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Petite Sirah, & 5% Syrah
Region: California
Year:
n/a
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Blackberry, plum, and cherry aromas meld with allusions
of clove and cedar. Black cherries, plums, and blackberries
emerge on the palate, alongside highlights of smoky, sweet
spice. With ample dark fruit and supple tannins, it will
compliment a variety of hearty side dishes.
Rating: 87 |
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Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
| 96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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