Thanksgiving is always an interesting holiday to me when it comes to wine picks. A typical Thanksgiving meal has many different flavors going on and it’s really hard to zero in on one style of wine that can handle them all.
As I think about this more now, having done a few yearly Thanksgiving picks, I think people should go with whatever wine they enjoy drinking the most, almost regardless of the varietal or region. Red or white, young or old, Old World or New World, it might not be perfect, but it might be enjoyable to you, and that’s what counts in this wine journey we are all on. Have fun this year, and try some new wines. And of course let us know what you think in the comments below.
I’ll share a few picks that we’ve reviewed recently because that will increase the likelihood that the wines are still available in stores. But at the rate Costco moves wine, you never know….
2014 Cave du Roi Dagobert Riesling Racines et Terroirs
Excellent dry Riesling from a great area that was $11.99; my rating 88 points
2007 Bodega Los Aljibes Selectus
One of the best buys in the warehouse today; Parker rated 94 points; 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot; only $12
2014 Seghesio Zinfandel
Big, bold, jammy flavor that would be great with a Thanksgiving feast; consistently great wines from a top producer; Costco price is $19.59 and I gave it 90 points
2012 Metz Road Monterey Pinot Noir
Reviewed by our contributor Josh, a Pinot lover, who went 91 points on this $16.99 bottle
2013 Ferrari-Carano Merlot
I really enjoyed this one, especially with a $6 off Costco discount on the already solid $18.99 price tag. Loads of fruit and friendly for all types of wine drinkers.
Have a great holiday, and please let us know in the comments below what wine you’re enjoying with your family and friends next week.
– Andrew, Editor
BONUS READ
If you’re interested in learning more about emerging wines from Moldova, I published the following story this week on the Huffington Post: “7 Remarkable Facts About Moldovan Wine That Will Surprise (And Entice) Wine Lovers“
Bob K
Saturday 10th of December 2016
The St Louis, MN Costco has entire display pallet of the 2007 Selectus Red Blend right as you enter the store.
Navin
Saturday 26th of November 2016
Yes. I too saw several of the Prisoner magnums at our local Costco, Henrico, VA. But I have one from a couple years ago, so did not buy. Also, I had heard that Orin Swift has either sold the name or mass produces. It is a lot easier to buy Prisoner now, than a few years ago when they made their reputation. Plenty of bottles at Whole Foods, Costco, etc.
Brenda
Thursday 24th of November 2016
Did I see a magnum of Prisoner wine at Costco for $78.00??
Editor
Thursday 24th of November 2016
I have not seen that near me but it would be a fun one at a good price.
Mike Massengill
Friday 18th of November 2016
Agreed. I noticed that about the cork, as well, though on occasion I pull a fairly pristine cork from a 10 year-old bottle. This was supposedly bottled about 7-8 years ago. (18 months in wood.) I also checked to see if there was a date on the cork, but there wasn't, which doesn't mean much either way. I've heard back from someone at Costco corporate who said she was routing the query to the appropriate person or people to reply. Will be interesting. Will let you know.
Joe Roberts
Thursday 17th of November 2016
I too was underwhelmed by this wine and immediately began to question its "provenance". This ought to be a blockbuster wine and it just isn't. Parker has been duped before---- they taste him a great wine at the winery, but who knows what ends up in a bottle in the U.S. many months later. When I began to have suspicions about this wine and started asking questions about it, one thing that jumped out at me was the cork. There is very little depth of color from the wine on it, suggesting that it was bottled recently. It would be impossible for a nearly ten-year old red wine to have a cork that pale and showing very little color saturation. I think this wine is as phony as a three dollar bill.