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Zinfandels for Thanksgiving

It’s not too late to change your travel plans and leave Wednesday morning!!!! On Nov. 20th, Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar presented a tasting featuring five Zinfandels from California. It seems only fitting that as we prepare to feast on one of the most traditional of American holidays, that we break from the usual tradition with a tasting of a truly American wine . . . ZINFANDEL! Although Zins are not usually considered your typical turkey wine, the fruit and balance of these wines may sway your opinion of the perfect complement for sweet or mashed potatos, gravy, and stuffing.Our wine selections will feature two wines from Napa Valley, two from Amador, and one from Lodi. The wines come from vintners Dominican Oaks, Sobon, Santino, Oak Ridge, and Titus. Two of the wines are characterized as “medium-bodied” and the other two as “full-bodied.” One is organically farmed, and all five will knock your socks off! The wines exemplify the spice, pepper, berry, and rich flavors that characterize Zinfandel. Frankly, the rich descriptions remind me of all my favorite Thanksgiving dishes!

Our selection of Zins will be accompanied by a morbier, a sharp cheddar and crusty bread. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving and your guests are already in town, feel free to bring them but keep in mind that we can only accommodate the first 96 tasters.

As I count my Thanksgiving blessings this year, I am thankful for ZINFANDEL!!!!!!! I look forward to sharing these wines with you tonight.

  1. 2005 Domincan Oaks Zinfandel Napa - $14.99
  2. 2005 Sobon Reserve Zinfandel - $24.99
  3. 2003 Santino Zinfandel Old Vines - $15.99
  4. 2005 Oak Ridge Zinfandel - Lodi $15.99
  5. 2004 Zinfandel - Napa $24.99

Wine from Total Wine and More

Cheeses:

  1. Horlick Sharp Cheddar - $9.49
  2. Morbier - $9.99

From Calvert Woodley

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One Response to “Zinfandels for Thanksgiving”

  1. efc Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 11:19 pm

    Well, an interesting line-up by Helen. I agree that Zinfandels make the perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving but this year we are doing a Dead Arm vertical. The first wine was a favorite of the table because of its easy drinking style. The Sobon won points for its overall ability to maintain a perfect Pike position in its dive off the high board without hitting you head. The Amador gave me the sense of the county with a whiff remininsant of a vintage gas station. The Oak Ridge was a definite fruit bomb that reminded not only our table but others of Dr. Pepper. Do you want to be a Dr. Pepper too? The Titas was typically Napa restrained and ready to hit the eight ball in the corner pocket.