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At Thanksgiving, Wines Accompany So Much More Than Just the Meal
At Thanksgiving, Wines Accompany So Much More Than Just the Meal

I think it’s worth mentioning that the magic of the holiday happens during the times that aren’t the meal itself. Wednesday night cocktails when everyone first arrives and catches up, or the chaos of too many cooks in the kitchen on Thursday as everything comes together. These are the moments where wines can come from anywhere—they just need to bring smiles to faces. Here are the wines I would pick for my Thanksgiving—selections that will make any wine enthusiast feel at home, but are also easy to enjoy for anyone just looking to grab a glass.

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Bordeaux, FranceRyan MosesK&L Wine Merchantsklwines, thanksgiving, thanksgiving wine pairing, thanksgiving wine buying guide, thanksgiving wine recommendations, pierre mineral, troplong mondot, ryan moses, wine recommendations, turkey wine pairing, turkey wine, la louviere blanc, labegorce, margaux, martin woods, xanadu, chhateau gigognan, beaulieu vineyard, secret orkney, scotch
A Walk in the Vineyard with Chantal Gonet
A Walk in the Vineyard with Chantal Gonet

In the middle of last month, I was on the second plane into France for vaccinated Americans with Kate Soto, Clyde and Trey Beffa. It was great to be back on the job in the cellars and tasting rooms of Champagne, but the highlight of the trip, under the June sun, was the time I got to spend in the vineyard. On the last day of the trip, Chantal Gonet of Champagne Philippe Gonet and Champagne Pierre Mineral took me for a visit to the crown jewel of their estate: Les Hauts Jardins.

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France, ChampagneGary WestbyK&L Wine Merchantsklwines, on the trail, champagne, phillipe gonet, chantal gonet, pierre mineral, les crayers, les crayeres, gary westby