Wines To Stock Up On This Thanksgiving 2022

Wine can break or make a meal even with some of the best food prepared. Being able to bring together the right flavor, tannins, notes and acids can add new layers to your meal making it the best Thanksgiving meal you’ve had in years. With different appetizers or even main courses planning a pairing can be difficult, (Food & Wine Pairings To Try This Thanksgiving) but these approved bottles will find the perfect match, pleasing even the toughest of crowds.

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See below wines to serve on Thanksgiving


The crown jewel of Black Stallion Estate Winery’s Cabernet portfolio, the 2018 Transcendent is a wine of true depth and sophistication. It exhibits aromas of cigar box, raspberry, black plum and cocoa powder. Flavors of black cherry, graphite and juicy acidity intermingle perfectly on the palette. The 2018 Transcendent is a full-bodied wine with “Rutherford dust”, silky tannins and a long finish.


The Etude Carneros Pinot Noir is a true reflection of the winery’s estate vineyard, Grace Benoist Ranch. A blend of the best grapes from individual vineyard parcels on the Ranch, this wine tells the story of a particular vintage from a unique place. 

 


This wine showcases the elegant purity of truly great Riesling. Sourced from cool climate vineyards, Eroica shows exuberant freshness with inviting stone fruit, citrus, and floral notes.

Thanksgiving Pairing: Riesling is a perfect match for a variety of dishes including mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, spinach mornay. It is also an excellent choice for dessert and goes fabulously with tart desserts like peach cobbler and apple pie. 



2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Sauvignon Blanc

This Sauvignon Blanc shows a true sense of place, coming from outstanding sites in the Rutherford American Viticultural Area (AVA), with the majority from our own estate vineyards on the Eastern Rutherford bench. Rutherford, which is located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the perfect climate and soils that are ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.


To elevate your Thanksgiving turkey, have a glass of the Benefizio Pomino Riserva DOC 2019 (SRP $47). Pomino Riserva is a white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. After an initial fruity and floral impression, Pomino Riserva offers candied orange peel aromas that progress into vanilla, cinnamon, roasted hazelnut and tingling bite of ginger. On the palate it shows great elegance and structure, with a creamy texture and a long finish.


Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé

Let the evening begin with a special delivery of rosé to your door. Vibrant and fruity, this sweet champagne is bursting with aromas of wild strawberry and cream. Accentuated with a fine mousse of bright coral-colored bubbles, pair it with dark chocolate and berries for a romantic night to remember.


Dolce 2015

The 2015 Dolce is fresh and fruitful, with aromas of orange, lime, and apricot along with sweet floral notes of honeysuckle. This Dolce lands on the palate with a coating and pleasing thickness that carries the citrus flavors long into the finish. Key lime pie comes to mind as bakery spices combine with a creamy texture and mouth watering citrus flavors.


A Cabernet Sauvignon with a true sense of place, a medley of aromas is apparent: black plum, currant, molasses ginger cookie, vanilla, fennel, and nutmeg. A bold, intense palate further indicates this wine’s aging potential, boasting flavors of rich black plums, berries, sweet licorice, and hints of caraway seed. Aging for 19 months in French oak barrels (100% new).

Pairs well with: Beef short ribs and lamb tangine.


2019 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Fruit for this wine comes from two North Coast counties. One vineyards tends to be a bit warmer, giving the wine tropical aromas and flavors. While the cooler site adds bright gooseberry and crisp acid structure. Together they create a lively and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with great balance that offers something for everyone.


One Sip And It's All Clear: The New Gran Centenario Cristalino

Mary Delano & Annabella Pardo

Gran Centenario, Mexico’s #1 tequila, proudly announces the U.S. launch of Gran Centenario Cristalino. Founded in 1857 by Lazaro Gallardo, the first ever Tequila Master Distiller in history, Gran Centenario is rooted in over 150 years of Mexican heritage and tradition and continues to expand its historic family portfolio with this exquisite new release.

Handcrafted in the highlands of Jalisco, all expressions of Gran Centenario (Plata, Reposado, Añejo, Leyenda, and now, Cristalino) are produced with 100% Blue Weber Agaves at Ex-Hacienda Los Camichines. Expertly crafted using the brand’s proprietary process, ‘Selección Suave’ - in which newly rested tequilas are blended with the smoothest aged reserves - Gran Centenario Cristalino uses the finest Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas matured in American oak barrels. A first for the brand, the blended aged tequila is then finished in Calvados casks for a few months, before being filtered through a meticulous process with Mexican silver, transforming the aged tequila into a crystal-clear liquid. The resulting spirit has the smoothness and depth of an aged tequila, with hints of fresh apple and oak coming from the Calvados cask finish.

“It’s an exciting time for the Tequila category in the U.S., with new and existing tequila enthusiasts increasingly seeking out more premium products with different elements in finishing and aging,” said Alex Coronado, Head of Production and Master Distiller at Gran Centenario Tequila. “Gran Centenario Cristalino is a remarkable spirit and marks the first time we have finished our tequila in Calvados casks, and used silver in our Cristalino filtration process. Producing an unparalleled taste to any other tequila out there, the result is a clear tequila, rich in notes of sweet agave, toffee, fresh apple, and oak.”

Gran Centenario Cristalino arrives in the U.S as the Cristalino category experiences exponential growth. First introduced in Mexico over a decade ago with the help of Coronado, Cristalino makes up over 35% of the high-end tequila category, and the U.S. is starting to see similar potential. As the latest offering from Mexico’s number one selling tequila, Gran Centenario Cristalino offers a truly transformative, smooth yet complex profile from the very first sip.

● Sight: Flawless clarity with hints of silver.

● Aroma and palate: Sweet notes of cooked agave and toffee aromas with a touch of fresh apple, and oak.

● Finish: Long, complex, and ultra-smooth.

Available for purchase nationwide at select fine liquor stores, restaurants and bars for a suggested retail price of $79.99 USD (750mL / 80 proof), Gran Centenario Cristalino is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks with a lime twist. For more information, please visit www.grancentenario.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook at @grancentenariotequila.

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Fall Cocktails You Don't Want To Miss Out On

Summer is over, and the brisk chill air has hit the city. As the leaves begin to turn and we take out our Aumtmn fashion, you may find yourself sitting by the fire, hopefully with a cocktail in hand, Whether you enjoy a classic apple-based drink or an Irish Coffee to get through the day.

If you’re looking to shake things up this Fall, here are a few cocktails to try:

The Ketel One Perfect Martini

  • 1.25 oz. Ketel One® Vodka

  • 0.25 oz. dry vermouth

  • Lemon twist

Stir vodka with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a martini glass Garnish with a lemon twist


Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Tea-Se-Tea

Created by Tullamore D.E.W. Brand Ambassador Gillian Murphy

Mint to garnish. Add all ingredients to a punch bowl. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint. Serve over ice in a wine glass.


Appily Married

  • 1 1/2 ounces Ketel One Vodka

  • 1/2 ounce apple juice

  • 1/2 ounce pink grapefruit juice

  • 2 bar spoons honey syrup

  • Cinnamon sugar, for rim

Chill a cocktail glass and coat the rim with cinnamon sugar. Add Ketel One Vodka, apple juice, pink grapefruit juice, honey syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain into cocktail glass and serve


Fistful OF PSL (makes approximately 2 drinks)

  • 1 part of Fistful of Bourbon

  • 2 cups of milk

  • 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree

  • 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin spice

  • 1/2 cup of coffee

Add all ingredients except for the bourbon in a warming vessel - this could be a pot on the stove for a few minutes or in a bowl, covered with Saran Wrap, cut 3 slits and microwave for 1 minute. Once warm, pour in Fistful of Bourbon and transfer into your favorite mug. Top with whip cream and dust with pumpkin spice.


CASA GRATEFUL

  • 2 oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila

  • 1 oz. Fresh Cranberry Juice

  • .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

  • .5 oz. Simple Syrup

  • 2 Dashes Peychauds Bitters

  • 1 Pinch Cinnamon

  • Garnish Dehydrated Orange Wheel, Star Anise and Cinnamon Sprinkle 

Combine all ingredients into tin shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into rocks glass. Add fresh ice and garnish.


Nikka TSUKIMI

  • 2 parts Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

  • 0.75 part Fino Sherry

  • 0.5 part apricot liqueur

  • Lemon zest

    Stir over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.


The BEARFACE Espresso Martini

  • Ice

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur 

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

  • 1 oz coffee

  • 1.5 oz BEARFACE Triple Oak Whisky

Shake, stir, strain, top with espresso beans 


La Piña

Photo Credit: Ashley Randall

  • 1 ½ oz Dos Hombres Mezcal

  • ½ oz Herradura Reposado Tequila

  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice

  • ¾ oz Lemon Juice

  • ½ oz Chambord

  • 1 ea Egg White

Add all ingredients in shake, dry shake. Add ice, shake and strain into a coupe. Place under Ripple Machine to print floral design.


Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for September.

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What To Drink This National Red Wine Day, August 28th

It’s always a good time for red wine,  especially on August 28, National Red Wine Day. Even during the hottest time of Summer one can enjoy red wine. Perfect for the grill, or a colder glass to sip and drink in the afternoon, we found red wines suitable for everybody. Below are our recommendations on what to drink this National Red Wine Day.

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Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for August.

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Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for July.

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These Are The Best 4th of July Cocktails You'll Want To Make

Summer is here and the city and the heat is here to stay. Needs something to cool down this 4th of July with but what better way to do so than with a cocktail in hand! We found the best 4th of July cocktails for you to celebrate this Independence Day.

Sparkling Shed Berry

  • 1.5 oz Broken Shed Vodka

  • Splash of cranberry juice

  • Fresh seasonal berries

  • Club soda

Add all ingredients to rocks glass and top up with club soda. Serve over ice garnished with berries.


Portofino 75

  • 1 part Portofino Dry Gin

  • ½ part Amaro Amara

  • ¼ part sugar syrup

  • ½ part fresh mediterranean lemon juice
    Shake over ice. Pour in a chilled champagne glass. Top up with chilled prosecco. Garnish with lemon zest .


Sunset Rose

  • 3 oz Whispering Angel

  • 1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka

  • .5 oz Lime Juice

  • .25 oz Honey Water

  • 3 Blackberries

  • Garnish with Mint Sprig

Place Blackberries into shaker and muddle. Add remaining ingredients into shaker except the Rosé. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with Rosé and garnish with Mint.


The Glenfiddich Highland Cooler

Created by Allan Roth, Glenfiddich Ambassador

 This might be one of the simplest, and most delicious, drinks you can make on the 4th of July.  Simply cool the juice (pureed fruit) of a ripe, seedless watermelon, and mix it five to one with Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve.  Pour into a highball or rocks glass and garnish with a small watermelon wedge and some mint.  

For extra credit, stick the 5:1 mixture in the freezer.  Once it’s set, scrape it out with a fork to create a delicious watermelon Glenfiddich snow cone.



Endless Summer

  • 1 ½ oz GREY GOOSE® Vodka

  • ¾ oz NOILLY PRAT® Dry Vermouth

  • 3 oz Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale

  • + Orange Bitters (optional)

  • + Lemon Wedge


    Build in a tall cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a Lemon Wedge. For a drier option, replace Fever-Tree Ginger Ale with Fever-Tree Soda.


Summer Friday

  • *This recipe is for 2 drinks*

  • 3 hulled strawberries

  • 5 basil leaf

  • 4 oz codigo 1530 rosa

  • 2 oz lemon juice

  • 1.5 oz agave

  • 1 oz orange liqueur

Fill blender with all ingredients full 75% full with ice. Blend and serve


Don’t Call Me Shirley

Created by Hendrick’s Ambassador Mattias Horseman

  • 2 Parts Hendrick’s Gin

  • ¼ Part Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Juice or Grenadine

  • ¼ Part Orange Liqueur

  • Top with Fever-Tree Lemon Tonic

Garnish with a squeeze of lemon, a fresh cherry, and cucumber slices in a highball glass.

 

Festive Memorial Day Drinks Everyone Will Enjoy

If you're planning social distancing Memorial Day Weekend get together, you've come to the right place. Since we know there's no better way to get the party started than with creative and fruity cocktails or fan favorites, we've put together some of our favorites drinks of the season. Read through to check out some of these delicious summer cocktail recipes.

Dewar’s Lemon Wedge

  • 1 ½ oz Dewar’s 12

  • 3 oz Club Soda

  • 2 oz Lemonade

Combine all ingredients over ice, stir.

The Dewar’s Lemon Wedge comes in the form of an at-home cocktail kit from Cocktail Courier, so save an extra trip to the grocery store and let this cocktail come to you. See HERE to purchase.


Long Weekend

By Lynnette Marrero

  •  1 oz Zacapa rum

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

  • 1/2 oz blackberry/lavender honey syrup (1:1, honey:water)

    Add Zacapa rum, lemon juice and blackberry/lavender honey syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain over ice into a rocks glass. Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist and blackberry.

    Lavender blackberry honey Syrup: Place 10 blackberries in a pot and muddle. To the pot add 1 cup of honey, 1 cup of water, 6 Teaspoons of dry lavender. Bring all the ingredients to over medium heat, then let simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar and until you smell the lavender. Strain and Seal in a container. Store in a cool place, it will keep for two months.


PATRÓN Perfect Paloma

  • 1.5 oz Patrón Reposado

  • 3 oz Fresh grapefruit juice

  • .5 oz Agave syrup (1:1)

  • .5 oz Fresh-squeezed lime juice

  • 1 oz Sparkling water

  • + Sugar and salt for rimming

  • + Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Combine all ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker tin and shake with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a sugar and salt rimmed collins glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.


Hazelnut Espresso Martini

  • 0.5 parts Frangelico

  • 1.5 part SKYY Vodka 

  • 1.5 parts Cold Brew Concentrate or Espresso*

  • 0.25 parts Simple Syrup (1:1)

Combine all ingredients in shaker tin with fresh ice, shake vigorously until chilled. Strain into chilled coupe or martini glass, & garnish with (3) whole coffee beans.

The Hazelnut Espresso Martini kit is now available for purchase on Cocktail Courier, so you can keep the party going by grabbing a kit now through June 10!


BACARDÍ Life’s A Beach Group Serve

Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl and serve in highball glasses cubed over ice. Garnish with a pineapple leaf and/or pineapple wedge.


Cape-Rinha

  • 3oz Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

  • 1 teaspoon raw sugar

  • 2 lime wedges

  • 4 green grapes

  • 4 mint leaves

Combine the ingredients in a stemless wine glass. Muddle to extract juices and oils. Fill the glass with ice, top up with Cape Mentelle SBS, stir, sip & savor!


Chandon Summer Spritz

  • 4 slices English Cucumber

  • 2 Strawberries

  • ¾ part Honey syrup*

  • ½ part lemon juice or juice ¼ of a lemon

  • 4 part Chandon Brut Rose

  • 1 lemon twist

    *May sub agave or another sweetener

Combine 3 of the cucumber slices and 1 of the strawberries in a cocktail shaker and muddle until they have released most of their juices. Add the honey and lemon juice. Add ice, shake, fine strain into a wine glass with ice and top with 4 parts Chandon Brut Rose, Garnish with the remaining cucumber slice, the other strawberry, and the lemon twist long cucumber tumbler.


Smokey Devil

  • 2 1/2 oz Dirty Devil Vodka

  • 1 dash Mezcal

Combine in a shaker over ice. Shake as if your life depended on it (not for the faint of heart). Garnish with lemon twist


Wines You Can't Miss Out On This Month

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that we can’t wait to share with you. From Long Island to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collector’s piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for May.

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