Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Thanksgiving Wines Make the Meal


West Vail Liquor Mart's Thanksgiving wine suggestions to complement your special dinner.

Pinot Noir: A traditional favorite and pairs nicely with most flavors.
- Migration $39.99
- La Crema $24.99
- Van Duzer $17.99
- Pinot Project $14.99
- Mark West $11.99

Syrah/Shiraz: This red easily pairs with the flavors of the holiday meal and adds intensity and peppery notes.
- Landmark $29.99
- Molly Dooker $25.99
- Milbrandt Syrah $14.99
- Woop Woop $13.99

Zinfandel: A heartier red with deeper flavors that works well with turkey and side dishes.
- Seghesio Sonoma Zin $22.99
- Cline Ancient Vines $15.99
- Gnarly Head Old Vine $12.99

Pinot Grigio: A light, crisp white wine known for its delicate flavors. It works well with the heavy, buttery flavors.
- Elk Cove $18.99
- Santa Margherita $25.99
- Van Duzer $13.99

Chardonnay: A perennial favorite with many meals. Can be crisp and acidic or buttery and creamy.
- Kistler $74.99
- Chalk Hill $44.99
- Ferrari Carano $24.99
- Simi $17.99
- Milbrandt $12.99

Riesling: This wine can be moderately sweet or bone dry. Great with any dish that has a little spice.
- Donnhoff Estate $19.99
- Dr. Loosen $14.99
- Kung Fu Girl $14.99
- Milbrandt $12.99

Gewurztraminer: A white wine that can be dry or sweet. It pairs nicely with flavorful side dishes and also desserts.
- Weinbach $27.99
- Trimbach $24.99
- Chateau St. Michelle $11.99

Champagne & Sparkling: A bubbly sparkling wine that works well as a starter or with dessert. Pairs easily with most foods.
- Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut $54.99
- Nicolas Feuillatte Brut $39.99
- Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir or Brut $19.99
- Domaine Ste. Michelle $14.99

Dessert wines: A special offering after a big meal or in place of dessert. Also a nice gift for the chef.
- Loosen Erdener Auslese $35.99
- Dr. Loosen Beerenauslese 187ml $24.99
- Mad Cuvee 500ml $24.99

Visit West Vail Liquor Mart at www.westvail.com or 970-476-2675 or 2151 N. Frontage Road, Vail CO

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