275 Wines were entered this year from 8 countries! A panel of 18 judges tasted the wines blindly - each one together with turkey to see what really goes. Of course, the dessert wines were tasted to pair with pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie and as a stand alone dessert wine. In all, the wines were terrific across the board.
There were some big surprises, (like Toad Hollow, not once but twice?!) which is why we love blind tastings! It was a hard decision but the results are really amazing. Noted by each wine are the descriptors for the wine by the judges.
2011 Thanksgiving Wine Picks
Bubbly- Toad Hollow Vineyards, "Amplexus" Crémant Brut, Limoux-Langeudoc, France, Srp $16.99 Citrus, Fun Tiny Bubbles, Rich, Complex, Yogurt, Lemon Zest, Clean, Delicious, Long Finish
Rosé Wine- 2010 Toad Hollow Vineyards, "Eye of the Toad", Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Srp $10.99 Strawberries, Supple, Cherry, Spice, Floral, Watermelon, Pretty Finish
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