Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to celebrate bold, distinctive wines that match the intensity of popular fall flavors. The richness of the season’s menus of roasted meats, savory sides, and buttery dishes calls for wines that complement that bounty without overpowering. These fall-approved selections from Vintegrity deliver the right amount of depth and complexity to pair beautifully with Thanksgiving staples.
Dashe Cellars Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Reserve 2022
91 pts Wine Enthusiast
The fruit used to produce this wine enjoyed a favorable summer season followed by a late-season heat wave that resulted in impressive flavor and balance. The wine was aged in French oak puncheons to add a subtle layer of oak influence without overshadowing the wine’s natural character. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, and cherry liqueur mingle with flavors of chocolate and pomegranate on the velvety smooth palate.
Pair with roasted duck and caramelized onion dishes.
Dumol Wild Mountainside Syrah 2023
94 pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
An expressive wine that showcases Sonoma’s depth and complexity. It opens with an inviting bouquet of violet, lilac, and blackberry aromas with just a hint of white pepper and olive tapenade. The palate reveals ripe black fruit, sweet herb, and exotic spice notes balanced by a soft, rounded texture. The finish is a lingering combination of dusty cocoa powder and licorice.
Pair with herb-roasted poultry and roasted vegetable dishes.
DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
91 pts Wine Enthusiast
This wine is a classic Paso Robles expression – highly aromatic with an enticing mix of dark cherry, cassis, plum, fragrant herbs, sandalwood, leather, and olive notes. These aromas are followed by a rich flavor profile of black raspberry, boysenberry, currant, blueberry, fig, and baking spice notes. These deeply concentrated fruit flavors have just the slightest touch of zest that keeps the wine lively, followed by a lengthy finish of espresso and vanilla.
Pair with glazed ham and mushroom stuffing.
Pride Mountain Merlot 2022
94 pts James Suckling
A fantastic showcase of premium mountain-grown fruit. This wine is bold and full-bodied with a remarkable concentration of expressive blackberry, black cherry, and ripe plum aromas, layered with light bay leaf, sage, and chocolate notes. The palate carries juicy notes of dark ripe fruit accented by mocha and graphite. Balanced acidity adds a satisfying freshness to the wine, while the luxurious finish leaves a lasting impression.
Pair with braised short ribs or grilled ribeye.
Morgan Winery G17 Syrah 2024
96 pts Wine Enthusiast & 94 pts The Tasting Panel
This Rhône-style blend combines savory complexity with fresh, vibrant fruit. On the nose, you’ll find aromas of blackberry jam, cracked black pepper, violets, and paprika. These introduce a palate defined by notes of dark cherry and black olive with a hint of lively spice and subtle graphite. The crisp acidity of this wine keeps it light, while its refined tannins provide a supple finish.
Pair with rosemary lamb chops and mushroom risotto.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Guero Red Wine 2025
93 pts Wine Enthusiast
This is a Gamay-based red blend that offers a fresh and expressive profile. Aromas of Bing cherry, raspberry, and blueberry are complemented by delicate rose petal, Herbes de Provence, tomato leaf, and earthy undertones. This is followed by soft, approachable flavors of juicy blackberry, cranberry, bramble bush, and violet. This wine is best enjoyed slightly chilled.
Pair with grilled pork tenderloin and roasted Brussels sprouts.
