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21st ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE PICKS 16 Judges tasted through dozens and dozens of wines to determine what wine is the best value Sparkling, White and Red wine under $15, as well as what is the best high end Sparkling, White and Red wine over $35. SEE RESULTS > WINE ADVENTURES WITH ZIGGY AND CHRIS SAWYER! Be sure to look out for my wine adventures with good friend and colleague Chris Sawyer by way of our social media #ZigSaw tag. |
Zig's 2012 Thanksgiving Wine Picks:
BubblyGloria Ferrer, Blanc de Noirs, Sonoma- Carneros, srp $20-Wild Strawberry, Guava, Toast, Lush, Creamy www.gloriaferrer.com -TIED WITH- Barefoot, Moscato, California srp $9.99 Cranfruit, blissful big bubbles, Juicy Strawberry, Fun, Mouth Party www.barefootcellars.com Rosé Wine2011 Merriam Vineyards, Rosé, Sonoma County, srp $18-Earthy, Cranberry, Dusty Raspberry, Crisp and Savory www.merriamvineyards.com White Wine2011 Davis Bynum, Chardonnay, River West Vineyard, Russian River Valley, srp $25-Appley-Pear, Fleshy, Tropical, Citrus, Honeysuckle-Popsicle, Creamy Vanilla www.davisbynum.com Red Wine2009 Starmont, Merlot, Napa Valley, srp $26-Dark Cherry, Herbed Plum, Currant, Bay Leaf, Smooth-n-Sexy www.starmontwines.com -TIED WITH- 2010 Peterson Winery, Zinfandel, Bernier Zinyard, Dry Creek Valley, srp $28- Spiced Berries, Cherry Tobacco, An Adventure, Awesome Black Fruits, Tasty www.petersonwinery.com Dessert Wine2011 Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Late Harvest Muscat, Bartolucci Vineyard, Lake County, srp $25Apricot, Citrus, Spice, Floral, Sexy, Seductive, Beautifully Balanced www.bonterra.com -TIED WITH- 2009 Russian River Vineyards, Botrytis Chardonnay, Mendocino Co., srp $41/$82 Apple Blossom, Sweet Love, Yummy, Dessert in a Glass, Wildflower-n-Herb available in 375ml and 750ml www.russianrivervineyards.com ...And the Runners-Up.....It seems that with more than 200 wines it is only fair to list the excellent wines that paired great with turkey that were "runner up" or wines that made it to the final round.2011 McNab, Rosé of Syrah, Mendocino Co $12- 2011 Wente, Chardonnay, Riva Ranch, Arroyo Seco, $19.99 2011 McManis, Viognier, California $10.99 2011 Navarro, Pinot Gris, Anderson Valley $19.50 2011 Ironstone "Obsession" Symphony, California $8- 2011 Red Car, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast $38- 2006 Palmeri, Syrah, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley $34- 2010 J.Rickards, Malbec, Ashley's Vines, Alexander Valley $26- 2009 Cesar Toxqui Cellars, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $34- 2010 Navarro, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley $19.50 2010 Lost Canyon, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $45- 2010 Davis Bynum, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $35- 2010 Murrieta's Well, The Spur, Livermore Valley $24.99 |