Cambria Estate Winery 2018 Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California
Hahn Family Wines 2018 Pinot Noir, Monterey County, California
Even if you’ve waited until the last minute to buy Thanksgiving wine at a grocery store, you’ll most likely find plenty of inexpensive, good quality whites and reds that will go with turkey and many of the side dishes. For this holiday, I like fruity, medium-bodied U.S. wines that come from specific American Viticultural Areas within a state. The following pinot noir and chardonnay wines are fine examples.
Cambria Estate Winery 2018 Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California
Bought • Dierbergs, 7233 Watson Road, in November for $14.47
Description • This delicious and elegant chardonnay, which won scores in the 90s from a number of wine critics, is a true find. It comes from Cambria Estate Winery, which is owned by the widow and two daughters of the late wine icon Jess Jackson. A lush and creamy white, it tastes of apple, stone and tropical fruits and ends with a long, refreshing citrusy finish. It’s a bright and beautifully balanced wine that has just a touch of subtle oak. In addition to turkey, it would go well with salmon and cream sauces.
Hahn Family Wines 2018 Pinot Noir, Monterey County, California
Bought • Dierbergs, 7233 Watson Road, in November for $11.49
Description • This versatile pinot noir comes from the family-owned Hahn Estate, which was founded in 1980 by Nicky and Gaby Hahn with the aim of making good quality, everyday wines. Medium-bodied and easy to drink, it tastes of fresh cherries, plums and cranberries with a touch of spice and earthiness. This red has a refreshing acidity that makes you want to take another sip, and it ends with a long silky finish. While relatively high in alcohol at 14.5%, it’s a well-balanced wine that would go with many foods.
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