Thanksgiving in Scottsdale is a time for family, gratitude, and a well‑chosen glass of wine. To help local households add a touch of elegance to their holiday table, we’ve gathered fourteen exceptional bottles that span sparkling delights, rich reds, and thoughtful gifts.
Sparkling Selections
Robert Mondavi Winery 2021 The Estates Sparkling Wine – A Napa Valley blend of 78% Chardonnay and 22% Pinot Noir, offering aromas of sweet spice, Granny Smith apple and cinnamon, with flavors of white peach, mandarin and orange blossom. Creamy texture and refreshing acidity make it a crowd‑pleaser at any gathering. $55.
Bouchaine 2022 Brut Rosé – Crafted from four grape varieties, this rosé combines bright acidity with a velvety mouthfeel. Its delicate blush hue and crisp finish suit both holiday parties and intimate evenings. $60.
Bold Red Classics
Lewis Cellars 2022 Medallion Reserve – A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon selected from only 10 of 1,500 barrels, aged 20 months in French oak. Expect blueberry, dried fruit, cedar, clove and Dutch chocolate notes. $275.
Chateau Montelena 2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay – From the historic Judgment of Paris winery, this Chardonnay delivers pear, lime leaf, orange blossom, citrus, green apple and flinty minerality. $75.
2021 Francis Coppola Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Single‑vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernet with blackberry, baking spice, sandalwood, dark fruit and black pepper, plus a collectible label designed by Oscar‑winning Dean Tavoularis. $70.
Family‑Focused Stories
Mi Sueño Winery 2022 Tío Antonio Cabernet Sauvignon – Named for founder Rolando Herrera’s uncle, this wine honors family with black currant, fig, raspberry jam and cedar aromas, followed by cassis, black olive, mocha and minerality. $105.
Baldacci Family Vineyards 2022 Brenda’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon – Limited‑production Cabernet from the Stags Leap District, featuring blackberry, black currant, plum, sage, cocoa, boysenberry, dark chocolate and clove, supported by refined tannins. $250.
Unique Pinot Noir Finds
Adonna 2023 Pinot Noir – Debuting with only 125 cases, hand‑picked at night from a two‑acre plot in Russian River Valley. Dark cherry, blackberry, strawberry, warm spice, vanilla, cedar and dried tobacco create a nuanced profile. $85.
Story of Soil 2024 La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir – Made with 25% whole clusters and aged 18 months in neutral French oak, this Sta. Rita Hills Pinot offers cherry and stony minerality. $70.
Presqu’ile Vineyard 2016 Estate Pinot Noir – A decade‑old cellar wine from Santa Maria Valley, showcasing a textured snapshot of early‑year vintages. $82.
Merlot and Cabernet Highlights
Duckhorn Vineyards 2023 50th Anniversary Three Palms Vineyard Merlot – Celebrating 50 years with Bing cherry, huckleberry, rose petal and raspberry jam notes, plus silken tannins and lively acidity. $155.
Austin Hope 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon – Paso Robles‑style full‑bodied Cabernet with ripe fruit, warm spice and cocoa, balanced by polished tannins. Available in multiple bottle sizes for any celebration. $62.
Heritage and Resilience
Spring Mountain Vineyard 2022 Resurrection – A Bordeaux‑style blend honoring the estate’s rebirth after the 2020 Glass Fire and a $100 million renovation. Dark berries, savory herbs and refined tannins define this symbolic release. $185.
Larkmead Vineyards 2017 Solari Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Library wine aged 19 months in French oak, offering violet, cassis, dried herbs, black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate and crushed rock. $125.
These selections provide Scottsdale residents with a range of options to match any Thanksgiving menu, whether you’re looking for a festive sparkle, a robust red for the turkey, or a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
Original reporting: Scottsdale Progress — read the source article.
