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It’s that time of year when we all begin to consider holiday menus; of course, this should include pairings with Virginia wines. In this post, I make wine recommendations from the Monticello AVA for the Thanksgiving holidays.
Before the Big Event: Cheeses, Appetizers including shellfish
(Disclaimer: Some of these wines could also be paired with turkey. Let side dishes guide your selection.)
2021 Afton Mountain Vineyards Albariño
2021 Blenheim Albariño
2021 Southwest Mountains Vineyards Gruner Veltliner
2022 Michael Shaps Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Veritas Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Barboursville Vineyards Vermentino Reserve (toss in the 2014 for a vertical surprise!)
2022 Keswick Vineyards V2
2022 Pollak Vineyards Durant White
2020 Southwest Mountains Vineyards White Blend
Turkey and Trimmings: (Consider side dishes when making your decision.)
2019 Blenheim Vineyards Chardonnay
2015 Michael Shaps Chardonnay
2021 Pollak Vineyards Chardonnay
2021 Septenary Vineyards Chardonnay
2022 Afton Mountain Vineyards Gewürztraminer
2022 King Family Crose (rosé)
2022 Pollak Vineyards Rosé
2022 Septenary Vineyards Rosé
2022 Michael Shaps Viognier
2022 Pollak Vineyards Viognier
2021 Southwest Mountains Vineyards Viognier
2022 Veritas Vineyards Viognier
2019 Barboursville Vineyards Ascent
2020 Blenheim Vineyards Painted White
Red Wines:
2021 Afton Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc
2021 Barboursville Vineyards Cabernet Franc
2021 Southwest Mountains Vineyards Cabernet Franc
2020 Blenheim Vineyards Merlot
2019 Veritas Vineyards Merlot
2016 Septenary Vineyards Manor House (I’d pair this one with leaner beef dish, too.)
This Article was originally published on Virginia Wine Time
