With Thanksgiving around the corner, now comes the opportunity to show off your wine-pairing skills with a range of courses and flavors. The good news is that picking the right wines doesn't have to be a difficult or even expensive task. (We spoke with wine professionals around the country for their expert tips on picking wines for the holiday.) Our latest Tasting Highlights features a range of more traditional Thanksgiving pairings for each portion of the meal, and all are priced $40 or less.
It’s always nice to begin a holiday with something sparkling, but Champagne can quickly eat up your beverage budget for the night. Made using the same traditional method as Champagne, Spain's Cava provides an exciting range of styles at any budget. At $24 and 88 points, El Cep’s Brut Cava Gelida Gran Reserva 2019 is a cheerful sparkler that would be delicious alongside appetizers like cheese, charcuterie or raw bar.
This lineup also includes Lionel Faury's St.-Joseph Les Ribaudes 2022, a Syrah with dark fruit, iron and salt notes. Read on to get our score and full expert tasting note for this Thanksgiving wine and 11 others.
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