Within this enticing mix, discover a carefully chosen array of wines selected by the Eater team themselves. Exciting options range from the effortlessly complimentary gamay to Bordeaux's depth and festive bubbles. Ideal for groups and sharing, discover each bottle below:
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Domaine Lattard Gamay | Rhone Valley, France; red, gamay: Denis Lattard transformed his family's Ardèche farm into an organic vineyard, nestled in a unique terroir of limestone and clay soils at 350m elevation. There they produce approachable and delightful gamay, syrah, roussanne, and viognier that capture the essence of the terroir without pretension, highlighting his commitment to producing wines to be savored every day. This wine embodies the essence of the holida season with its vibrant red fruit character and subtle spice notes, which mirror the warmth and coziness of the season making it the perfect choice to complement your festive feasts. From succulent roast turkey to cranberry sauce and hearty stuffing, this gamay is the sure crowd-pleaser.
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Meinklang Morgen Edition 2 | Burgenland, Austria; sparkling, St. Laurent, traminer: Meinklang - a vibrant, family-run farm at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site on the shores of Lake Neusiedl. This is a sparkling rosé that marries Sankt Laurent with traminer. A dynamic blend unfolds on the palate, offering a symphony of flavors like lively red fruit to fragrant florals, all with a delightful Effervescence. It’s ideal with your Thanksgiving bird and a side of sausage and apple stuffing, or mini crab cakes with remoulade sauce, and even a classic pumpkin pie. Either way it’s sure to bring a delightful festivity with its lively and aromatic charm.
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Les Tètes “Triangle” Bordeaux Supérieur | Bordeaux, France; red, merlot: Les Tètes, founded by friends Nicolas, Philippe, Baptiste, and Vivien, is a heartwarming wine venture located in the picturesque village of Le Pressoir in the Loire Valley. They are committed to crafting fresh, fruity, and organically grown wines that celebrate friendship and shared moments. Their small-batch "Les Parcelles" wines, from select AOC parcels, offer a taste of the finest in Touraine. This is a delightful departure from the traditional Bordeaux, offering a rich medley of berry and cherry notes, medium-plus tannins, and excellent structure, sure to surprise and delight both merlot and Bordeaux aficionados at your holiday table. Its velvety texture and notes of ripe red fruit harmonize beautifully with the traditional turkey, cranberry sauce, and savory stuffing.
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Bakari, Confondo Veneto Sparkling | Veneto, Italy; sparkling white, grecanico dorato, carricante: Bakari, born from the vision of five passionate wine professionals, aims to offer something exceptional yet approachable. With winemaker Stefano Menti at the helm, they bring to life a range of natural wines sourced from his family's vineyard and the vineyards of like-minded friends and neighbors. This beautifully crafted sparkling white blend is a harmonious fusion of grecanico dorato and carricante grapes from the heart of Veneto. It’s a crisp and refreshing wine; plus with its vibrant citrus notes and subtle minerality it pairs beautifully with everything from roast turkey to seafood, and even creamy vegetable gratins.
- Schmelzer`s Weingut "Big Nature" Gols Red | Burgenland, Austria; red, blaufränkisch, merlot: Georg Schmelzer, a fourth-generation winemaker from Austria's Gols region, passionately embraces biodynamic practices following ancient Demeter guidelines, inclyding promoting soil health and vine vitality through herb infusions like horsetail. Hand-harvested and minimally intervened, his wines authentically reflect the land, making it a perfect sustainable choice. It’s a delightful blend of blaufränkisch and merlot. The purple hue and bright berry flavors, coupled with medium acidity and fresh tannins, make it a stellar accompaniment to your holiday. Notes of mulberry, cherry, blood orange, and chocolate. Pair this wine with glazed chicken with wild rice pilaf or caramelized onion and butternut squash.
- Milan Nestarec Youngster Rosé | Burgenland, Austria; red, blaufränkisch, merlot: Georg Schmelzer, a fourth-generation winemaker from Austria's Gols region, passionately embraces biodynamic practices following ancient Demeter guidelines, inclyding promoting soil health and vine vitality through herb infusions like horsetail. Hand-harvested and minimally intervened, his wines authentically reflect the land, making it a perfect sustainable choice. It’s a delightful blend of blaufränkisch and merlot. The purple hue and bright berry flavors, coupled with medium acidity and fresh tannins, make it a stellar accompaniment to your holiday. Notes of mulberry, cherry, blood orange, and chocolate. Pair this wine with glazed chicken with wild rice pilaf or caramelized onion and butternut squash.
- Turay Családi Pincészet Pinot Noir | Neszmély, Hungary; red, pinot noir: The Turay family, with a winemaking legacy dating back to the 17th century,
combines tradition and innovation. In 2002, they rejuvenated Turay Pince by acquiring a vineyard in Neszmély. With the younger generation at the helm, they transitioned to biodynamic farming in 2018, embracing a holistic approach, showcasing the purity of Hungarian and international varietals. Boasting ripe berry notes, balanced acidity, velvety tannins, and subtle spice undertones. Flavors of red plum, ripe cherry, strawberry, and a touch of vanilla. Try with delightful pairings like butternut squash and prosciutto pizza, game meat, or a comforting mushroom soup.
- Weingut Weigand Silvaner | Franken, Germany; white, silvaner: Andi Weigand, introduced to us through the incredible natural winemakers 2Naturkinder, carries on his family's winemaking legacy with a remarkable twist. With an 80-year-old basket press and large wooden barrels, Andi's wines are fining- and filtration-free, and sulfur never finds its way into his creations. A tale of tradition and innovation,echoing the essence of the vineyard. Its crisp apple and lemon notes make pairing perfection with roasted turkey glazed in a lemon-infused sauce, a side of stuffing, and a zesty citrus salad.
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