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Additional Thanksgivi­ng-meal choices

- Cooking Light file Dale Robertson

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.

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