Additional Thanksgiving-meal choices
A few other American wines that received unanimous recommendations from the Chronicle’s tasting panel this year and would also pair nicely with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. But call ahead. Availability may be an issue.
Riesling
• 2013 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Reisling: Earned overall score of 18.9 (8.9 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $14.39 at Spec’s.
Rosé
• 2014 Bliss: Earned overall score of 18.8 (8.8 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $10.99 at Spec’s. * 2014 McPherson Cellars Les Copains: Earned overall score of 18.8 (8.8 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $11.09 at Spec’s.
Pinot Noir
• 2012 Noble Vines 667 Pinot Noir, California: Earned overall score of 18.8 (8.8 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $10.79 at Spec’s. • 2013 Frank Family Pinot Noir, Carneros: Earned overall score of 17.9 (8.9 for quality, 9 for value). Buy it $32.99 at Spec’s.
Zinfandel
• 2012 Seven Deadly Zins, Lodi: Earned overall score of 18.9 (8.9 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $11.89 at Spec’s. • 2013 Fox Glove Zinfandel, Central Coast: Earned overall score of 18.8 (8.8 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $15.69 at Spec’s.
Petit Sirah
• 2013 Bogle Petite Sirah, California: Earned overall score of 18.8 (8.8 for quality, 10 for value). Buy it: $9.09 at Spec’s. * 2012 Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Petite Sirah: Earned overall score of 17.4 (8.9 for quality, 8.5 for value). Buy it: $30.39 at Spec’s.