{"id":4784,"date":"2018-11-10T12:05:04","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T18:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=4784"},"modified":"2018-11-10T12:39:30","modified_gmt":"2018-11-10T18:39:30","slug":"pairing-the-classics-thanksgiving-pinot-noir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2018\/11\/pairing-the-classics-thanksgiving-pinot-noir\/","title":{"rendered":"Pairing the Classics \u2013 Thanksgiving & Pinot Noir"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes there are other wines you can have for Thanksgiving (in fact, you can have whatever the hell you want!) but if you want something that will cross the vastness of a meal with turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, dressing,<\/span>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span> greens, gravy, and on and on, without either overpowering the food or being overpowered, then Pinot Noir is the way to go.<\/span>2<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Pinot Noir is a natural for poultry, pork, roasted vegetables, football, lounging\u2026you get the point. That\u2019s what makes it perfect for Thanksgiving. As my first wine love, it always occupies a special place in my wine cellar. Here are some that I\u2019ve purchased lately or have been sent to me to try. Thanks to my #WineSquad for their always honest (and sometimes brutal) opinions.<\/p>\n

2016 Ammunition<\/a> Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CA ($28)<\/p>\n

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\u202a2016 Ammunition Pinot Noir\u202c<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Talk about the All-American Wine. Well known for their \u201cThe Equalizer\u201d Red Blend,<\/span>3<\/sup><\/a><\/span> I\u2019m happy to say that they also craft some tasty Pinot Noir. A vision of two guys who shared a dream, the Ammunition wines are crafted to celebrate the American way of life. Sporting the classic American eagle on the bottles, the goal was to create a wine \u201cof the highest caliber\u201d for hunters and outdoorsmen. But no worries if you\u2019re not a hunter or outdoorsman as these wines have a wide appeal. Crafted of Pinot Noir from both Carneros and Russian River Valley, the Ammunition Pinot Noir provides head on aromas of roses and cherries. This one is definitely on the more full bodied end of the Pinot Noir scale. Smooth tannins and acidity on the lower end of the scale makes for a wine that has a softness to it. In the mouth, it dances on the tongue while offering up cherry, cedar, vanilla, and a hint of cola. Great for the dinner table or when you\u2019re stretched out (in stretchy pants) watching the game. #DontJudgeMe. This one was quite a hit with one of the members of my #WineSquad.<\/p>\n

2017 Olema<\/a> Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CA ($20)<\/span>4<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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