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Long Island wines
that pair well with
Thanksgiving dinner The A LIST:
Name Vintage Winery Sommelier’s notes
1 Aromatico 2015 Palmer Vineyards Exhibits flavors of orange and apricot with balanced gentle acidity on the palate
that pairs with turkey.
2 Taste Nouveau 2017 Bedell Cellars A quintessential Long Island vintage producing balanced white wines with fresh
acidity and flavorful elegant reds that pairs with stuffing.
3 Caya Cabernet
Franc 2014 Wölffer Estate The aroma is elegant with fine cassis and blackberry notes and hints of prunes,
figs and mushrooms.
4 Gewürztraminer 2013 Lenz Winery Will perfectly complement bold spicy foods, but has enough elegance to perfectly
accompany soft cheeses or lightly grilled vegetables and poultry.
5 Dry Riesling 2015 Paumanok Vineyards Dry with flavors of lime, green apple, white apricot, it finishes with intense acidity.
Pair it with white meat dishes.
6 Island Series
Chardonnay 2014 Martha Clara Notes of green apple and lime zest on the nose and offering flavors of yellow
delicious apple creaminess on the palate with subtle hints of nutmeg.
7 Old Vines Cabernet
Sauvignon 2010 Lenz Winery Exudes flavors of red fruits such as cranberry, currents and raspberries. Pairs
with cranberry sauce.
8 Cabernet Franc 2014 Martha Clara Hints of sweet tobacco leaf on the nose with a note of red plum and an earthy
finish this wine pairs perfectly with a roasted turkey.
9 Merlot 3 Rosé 2016 Croteaux Vineyards A blend of our three Merlots with flavors of green apple and honey.
10 Reserve Cabernet
Franc 2015 Lieb Cellars Medium-bodied dry red wine with bright red berry notes and hints of spice and
earth that pairs with turkey.
11 Barrel Fermented
Chardonnay 2015 Paumanok Vineyards Pairs with sweet potatoes.
12 Estate Reserve
Pinot Noir 2015 Martha Clara This wine shows expressive notes of ripe strawberry and earth on the nose and a
soft approachable well-balanced palate.
13 Taste White 2016 Bedell Cellars Good depth, richness, and lots of flavor that pairs with green bean casserole.
14 Cabernet Franc 2015 Paumanok Vineyards Medium-bodied, plush with smooth tannins, black fruit and cherry flavors that
pairs with stuffing.
15 Gewurtztraminer 2015 One Woman Wines &
Vineyards Dry and aromatic with notes of lavender, rose water and lychee.
16 Grapes of Roth
Dry Riesling 2015 Wölffer Estate White peaches, honeydew, honeysuckle and fine flintiness fill the glass, pairing
wonderfully with Thanksgiving fare.
17 Reserve Sparkling
Rosé 2015 Lieb Cellars Dry, crisp and vibrant, pairing well with mashed potatoes and gravy.
18 Viognier 2016 Bedell Cellars Fragrant and fruit forward, with a flinty minerality, the wine is fermented in
steel from our sustainably grown grapes using indigenous yeasts.
19 Pinot Blanc 2016 Palmer Vineyards The backbone of natural acidity gives the wine an excellent balance and finesse,
makings a perfect pair with pumpkin pie.
20 Rosé 2016 Macari Vineyards Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend with delicate aromas and flavors of raspberries,
strawberries and watermelon.