Wine Club November 24' - Thanksgiving/California - Saturday

It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching holiday season, with Thanksgiving just next week!

We’re going to help you kick it off by tasting some delicious wines you can share with family and friends this holiday season.

We have not done a domestic/California themed wine club in quite a while and Thanksgiving seems like a good time to do it! Presentation will be given by likely the most knowledgeable somm I know, Hunter Seidel of Serendipity. Possibly the last presentation he’ll be doing for us as he is receiving a promotion at the start of the new year, overseeing Serendipity’s fine wine program for North Texas and likely the whole state.

Looking forward to seeing you all this week. Wine list and event links below:

*Note, we may feature a bonus 6th wine, a fine wine offering, but of the five wines below, they will all be pick-two, no premium wine choice this month. More wine so you can share with more people!

• Scharffenberger sparkling
• • A good way to kick off or end your holiday celebrations!
  • • Use as aperitif, with charcuterie, or with desserts
  • Traditional/champagne method NV
  • Pinot Noir/Chardonnay (standard champagne grapes)
  • 2 years on the lees
  • Typical bread/yeasty champagne-like notes
  • 91 pts WE and Wine & Spirits

• Pellegrini Chardonnay 2021
• • Pair with turkey, mashed potatoes, or use it’s versatility for all kinds of sides
  • Russian River Valley
  • 14 months in 37% new French oak
  • 23 days on skins
  • Notes of butterscotch, pear, and coconut

• La Sirena Rosato 2022
• • Pair with salads, turkey, ham, or sweet potato cassroles
  • 100% Primativo
  • Amador county fruit
  • Balanced and crisp. High acid with strong fruit
  • Only 473 cases produced

• Westside Crossing Russian River Pinot 2019
• • Pair with turkey, stuffing, and vegetables
  • A returning wine for us, though the last vintage we had was 2016. Was always a very popular by the glass offering
  • Russion River Valley
  • • 50% estate fruit and 50% from neighboring Sonoma County vineyards including Dry Creek and Alexander Valley
  • Black fruit and herbaceousness make this a very intriguing pinot for the price

• Eco Terreno Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• • Pair with any bold dishes, mac n cheese, or a nice dark chocolate dessert
  • Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
  • Focus on sustainable farming and biodynamic practices
  • Notes of black plum and baking spices

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