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Wines for Thanksgiving . . . on a budget

November 22, 2022 By Steven 4 Comments

Our fifth year for recommending Thanksgiving wines. But this year the focus is on value. All the best for a great Thanksgiving!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rose/Rosato, Zinfandel

Thanksgiving Wines 2016

November 18, 2016 By Steven 8 Comments

Have you selected your Thanksgiving wines yet? If not, perhaps this post will help. All the best for a safe and happy Holiday!

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Grenache, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Tagged With: Thanksgiving Wines

Smoked Brisket Wine Pairing

July 18, 2016 By Steven 4 Comments

There’s no better definition of Texas BBQ than a smoked brisket. Succulent, tender and smoky. We like to pair this with an aged Shiraz rather than Zinfandel. Here’s why.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel Tagged With: Smoked Brisket

Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 26, 2015 By Steven 4 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some ideas for what to pour for dinner tonight. All the best!

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Champagne/Sparkling, Pinot Gris, Poultry, Zinfandel Tagged With: Pinot Gris

Zinfandel and Smoked Pork Ribs

May 26, 2013 By Steven 2 Comments

Nothing spells the start of summer better than the sweet smell of smoked pork ribs. Surely an All-American wine like Zinfandel would stand up to the bold flavors, but we wanted a red wine throwdown.

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Filed Under: Pork, Spanish Reds, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel Tagged With: BBQ Pork Ribs, California Syrah, California Zinfandel, Napa Cabbage, Tinto de Toro

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