“If food is the body of good living, wine is its soul”– Clifton Fadiman
6 days and counting
until Turkey Day! Thanksgiving is a feast of food, family, friends and
celebration for most Americans. Yes, there is controversy surrounding the day
and the original participants but, for the sake of my blog I’d like to focus on
the evolution of the holiday to represent the time honored tradition of eating,
drinking, playing tag football and a brief rest before the shopping madness for
Christmas starts.
One of the most time-honored
traditions is “if it grows together, it goes together” should be taken into
account when looking at pairings with Turkey and many other traditional
Thanksgiving foods. For the red wine lovers in the group my focus today will be
on Hahn’s Pinot Noir, an American wine from Monterey county (www.hahnwines.com).
Hahn Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a
lighter varietal that pairs well with poultry and grilled meats. Hahn’s Pinot
Noir has hints of cherry, strawberry and spices.
PositiveVines ‘HelpfulTip: Pinot Noir is often compared against
Cabernet Sauvignon varietals in terms of body and boldness. Pinot is much
lighter and should be enjoyed within 4 to 5 years of bottling versus a Cabernet
Sauvignon which can age quite well for 10 to 20 years.
The Hahn family winery
Pinot Noir vineyards are located in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey
County. The Santa Lucia Highlands is known for having rich soil in a cooler
mountainside climate. Customers
described this wine as also having a slight hint of tannins that provided a
smooth balance to the fruitiness initially experienced.
Hahn’s everyday
offering of Pinot Noir’s averages $14 a bottle. This makes it easy to stock up
for the holidays. If you’re willing to spend a little more, Hahn has a SLH
variety (Santa Lucia Highlands-remember) that starts at $40 bottle with Wine
Spectator ratings of 90 and above.
Let me know what you
think! Post to my blog or email me. I’m always thrilled to hear from wine
enthusiasts. I’ll be back before
Thanksgiving to talk about a good Turkey pairing for the white wine lovers in
the group.
Remember to drink
what it is that makes you truly happy and always think positively!
Drink Responsibly!
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