1 bottle each of the following Thanksgiving food-friendly wines:
2019 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Old Vine
The Wine
2019 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
This Chardonnay entices you with aromas of fresh peach, Asian pear, citrus, and honeycomb to delight your senses. The flavors are just as complex with delightful undertones of red pepper and Madagascar vanilla, followed by fresh lemon, green apple, wildflower honey, stone fruit, and a hint of lavender. The rich, dense texture is balanced by its juicy acidity, leading to great minerality and a long, satisfying finish.
2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
This exquisite Merlot opens with aromas of floral rose hip, tangy blood orange and rhubarb with a hint of blackberry, red pepper, and bay leaf. On the palate, a lovely soft entry with plenty of juicy, ripe red fruit is supported by complex, savory undertones. The balanced acid structure and young chalky tannins bring a pleasant freshness, leading to a focused, balanced finish.
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Old Vine
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Selection is a wine of profound complexity and depth with decadent layers of flavor and aromas. The nose abounds with a bouquet of ripe cassis, raspberry jam, and succulent blueberry—deep red fruit aromatics layer upon hints of red pepper and undertones of sandalwood. Subtle notes of fresh blueberries and blackberries blend with orange peel to stimulate your palate. Fine tannins and lively acidity blend to create a velvety texture elevated by a touch of cocoa powder, giving the wine a lingering, concentrated, and harmonious finish.
