Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide To Celebrate With The People You Love Whether In-Person Or Virtually
Thanksgiving may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t still enjoy the holiday with your loved ones. Whether you’re making an intimate dinner for two or a feast for your immediate family, we’ve compiled a robust guide for those dining in New York City as well as a spirited guide of original recipes and holiday pairing. However you celebrate this holiday, we hope that you have a festive, but safe time with those you love.
NYC Restaurant Options
The Fulton at South Street Seaport
As the Thanksgiving traditions of years past are somewhat different this year, one thing that remains the same is gathering around the table with those that we can, to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
This year, Jean-Georges’ The Fulton is offering a ‘Thanksgiving Dinner To Go’, ideal for New Yorkers who want a top quality feast from a Michelin Starred Chef, folks who are unable to travel and for those who simply want a seamless, already cooked to perfection meal, to ensure the day goes smoothly.
Available for $588, your Thanksgiving dinner to go can be picked up ahead of time at The Fulton, as well as several other select Jean-Georges restaurants across the city. All you have to do is set the table.
Dante’s Thanksgiving Dinner
For Thanksgiving, Dante and Dante West Village will be serving their take on the holiday’s classic menu. Guests will be welcomed with a Toffee Apple Manhattan cocktail, alongside appetizers of Chicory Salad, Figs and Prosciutto and a Seafood Platter of clams, oysters and shrimp cocktail. For the main dishes, guests will be served Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast with apricot and sage stuffing and Agave Glazed Ham with apple mustard, accompanied by sides including Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Squash, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Wilted Spinach. A nightcap of Warm Pumpkin Eggnog will finish the meal.
Thanksgiving at The Rockaway Hotel
Spend Thanksgiving by the beach this year at brand new The Rockaway Hotel. Both day visitors and hotel guests can take in the hotel’s sweeping views of New York City, Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and dine on elevated Thanksgiving classics like Roasted Squash (apple balsamic pickled butternut, charred radicchio, whipped ricotta, pine nuts), Cider Brined Turkey Breast (bread & sausage stuffing, maple glazed crispy sprouts, mashed potato, heirloom carrots, gravy & sauce), Pumpkin Agnolotti (crispy sage, brown butter, roasted hazelnuts, parmesan), and Spiced Pumpkin Pie (toasted marshmallow) in the hotel’s beautiful fall harvest room, lined with seasonal foliage.
The hotel is offering seatings throughout the day between 12:00pm and 9:00pm, with the last seating at 8:00pm. The pre-fixe menu is $55 per person and $25 for children, with upgrade options available to add for wine pairing and desserts.
Brooklyn Chop House
Located in FiDi will celebrate the holiday with a delicious 13–14lb Peking Turkey with cranberry plum sauce fit for a feast of 6–8 guests with all the holiday trimmings including garlic mashed potatoes, string beans, salads, homemade assorted cheesecakes and coffees for $295, available from 4pm — 11pm outdoors, and 4pm — 12am indoors. They’ll provide the same offering with all the fixings at the same price $295 to-go, and the Peking Turkey is also available to-go minus the trimmings for $195 to-go.
Carnegie Diner & Cafe
Open on Thanksgiving Day, Carnegie Diner & Cafe will be offering a special Thanksgiving plate for $19.95, which includes traditional roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and Brussels sprouts. For an additional $5, you can also get a slice of Pumpkin, or Pecan or Apple pie.
To give back to the community, the first 50 first responders that are working that day that stop by Carnegie Diner will receive a complimentary Thanksgiving meal to stay or to go, while supplies last. And a Thanksgiving Catering Menu will be offered, for $22 per person plus tax, tips and a $20 delivery fee with a minimum of 10 people. Orders must be made by Monday, November 23rd.
Haven Rooftop
Atop the Sanctuary Hotel is featuring a prix fixe menu for $69 per person and a $29 kids menu to celebrate the holiday. The menu, which will be served under their heated and tented rooftop includes a choice of butternut squash soup, polenta lasagna, a tuna tower or spinach tower to start.
That will be followed by a choice of turkey with sweet potato mash, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce or truffle gnocchi, branzino or ‘havenly’ chicken. The feast will cap off with a choice of pumpkin cheesecake, dulche de leche rice pudding or creme brulee. The restaurant is also offering a Friendsgiving dinner from 4pm — late, featuring Grey Goose drink specials.
Nerai
Located in Midtown East, Nerai will be open on Thanksgiving with a prix fixe menu from 1pm — 9pm for $75 per person. Starters include a choice of Greek Salad, Kabocha Squash Soup, Grilled Octopus and a Fluke Crudo. For pastas, enjoy Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Seafood Orzotto or Lobster Pasta.
Mains feature Lavraki, Turkey Moussaka with cranberry sauce and tsoureki stuffing, and Short Rib Yiouvetsi served with orzo and piave vecchio cheese. Desserts include Pumpkin Cheesecake and Saragli featuring hand-rolled baklava, tahini parfait, sesame brittle with pistachio gelato. Their new Jasmine Garden dining room indoors will be open and available for reservations and outdoor reservations will be weather dependent.
Oceana
Thanksgiving may look different this year, but at Oceana, they remain committed to making the day delicious and memorable! Whether guests decide to dine on 49th Street or prefer enjoying Oceana’s holiday favorites in the comfort of their own home, the restaurant has got something for everyone.
This year, Oceana will still be serving up its Thanksgiving feast in the newly redesigned restaurant! The three-course prix fixe menu ($95; $60 for children under 12) will include seasonal selections and traditional dishes, from turkey to trimmings. Reservations for groups of 10 or less can be made via the website or by calling Oceana directly.
Make My Cake
Make my Cake on the Upper West Side serves everything from pies and cobblers, to cakes, cupcakes and cookies with the ability to customize everything. Support a black-owned business this holiday season and for a delicious Thanksgiving dessert indulge in Celebrity Baker Aliyyah Baylor’s Sweet Potato Pie, Red Velvet Cake or Butterscotch cookies. Place your order by calling 212–280–2253
FESTIVE COCKTAILS & PAIRINGS
Ginger Peach Mule
Ingredients
1.5oz CÎROC White Grape
7 Fresh Cranberries
3 Peach Slices
5oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Garnish:4 cranberries
Glassware: Collins glass
Preparation
In a cocktail shaker, combine 7 cranberries and 3 peach slices. Muddle until a mash.
Add 1.5 oz CÎROC White Grape and .5oz freshly squeezed lime juice.
Add ice and shake vigorously.Add 1 oz of Fever Tree ginger beer into shaker, and strain into iced Collins glass.
Garnish with 4cranberries.
Cincoro’s Spiced Old Fashioned with Reposado
Ingredients
2 oz Cincoro Reposado
½ oz spiced syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Orange twist
Method
Build all ingredients into a mixing glass.
Then add ice, stir briskly and strain into iced filled rocks glass.
Garnish with an orange twist.
Spiced Syrup recipe
In small saucepan, add the following ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
4 cinnamon sticks
4–5 cloves
1 vanilla bean pod
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a covered saucepan, let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes and allow syrup to cool for 1 hour.
La Calavera de Don Ramón
1.25 oz Mezcal Don Ramón Joven, infused with pineapple
1.0 oz Coconut washed Cappelletti
1.0 oz Sweet vermouth
Garnish: charred pineapple slice
Beetroot Super Food
1.5 oz / 40 ml Belvedere Vodka
2 oz / 60 ml Fresh Baby Beet Juice
.75 oz / 20 ml Ginger Syrup
.75 oz / 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
.75 oz / 20 ml Pressed Apple Juice
Lemon Wheel / Beetroot Slice
Place all ingredients into shaker and shake Fine strain into coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel or a beetroot slice.
Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Cranberry Skewer
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 bottle of Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
8–10 frozen cranberries
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp water
Directions
Put cranberries on a skewer and rinse under cold water.
Dip skewered cranberries in water, then roll in granulated sugar.
Place skewers on wax paper and place in freezer for 5 minutes.
Fill glass ¾ with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Place skewers on top of glass and serve.
Clea’s “Color Coded Cosmo”
Ingredients
0.75 oz Cointreau
2 oz Vodka
0.5 oz Chai Hibiscus Syrup
2 oz Sparkling Rose
Directions
Add all ingredients to a shaker except for rose. Add ice, shake and strain. Finish with bubbles.
Chai Hibiscus Syrup: 1:1 sugar to water, bring to boil. Turn off and let chai and hibiscus steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve when cool.
The Original Rum Punch
Ingredients
1.5 oz Eclipse
0.75 oz Sugar Syrup
0.5 oz fresh Lime Juice
3 oz Water
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Lime or Orange Wedges
Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Directions
Put all ingredients in a glass. Add crushed ice. Stir, add grated nutmeg on top and enjoy!
Kumquat Thyme Botanist & Tonic
Ingredients
2 oz The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
Premium tonic water to taste
Directions
Pour gin into a highball glass filled with ice. Add premium tonic water to taste. Garnish with kumquat and thyme, or a seasonal garnish of your choice.
Swift Cider Punch
Ingredients
1 part Martell Blue Swift
2 parts Apple cider
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Method
Place few ice cubes into the shakers.
Pour Blue Swift, apple cider, and bitters.
Shake ingredients together and pour into a wine tumbler.
Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Swift Old Fashioned
Ingredients
2 parts Martell Blue Swift
0.25-part Sugar cane syrup
2 dashes Jefferson bitters
1 Cherry garnish
1 Orange peel
Method
Add sugar cane syrup, bitters and then Martell Blue Swift to a cocktail mixer.
Add ice and stir.
Strain contents into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry and orange peel.
VSSD Cranberry Sidecar
Ingredients
1.5 part Martell VSSD
0.75 part Cranberry juice
0.5 part Lemon juice
0.5 part Triple sec
Method
Add sugar cane syrup, bitters and then Martell Blue Swift to a cocktail mixer.
Add ice and stir.
Strain contents into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry and orange peel.
Malibu Fizz
Ingredients
1 part Malibu Original
1 part Fresh lime juice
1 part Cranberry juice
Top up with Sparkling wine
Edible glitter
Method
Wet the rim of a glass and dip it in edible glitter (optional).
Pour Malibu, lime juice and cranberry juice.
Top up with prosecco and enjoy!
“Simply Spiced Holiday Mulled Wine” feat. INTRINSIC Red Blend
Recipe
1 Apple, large, 1 Honey to sweeten as desired, 2 Cinnamon sticks, 6 Cloves, whole, 4 Star anise, 2 cups Apple cider, 1 cup cranberry juice, 1 (750-ml) bottle Intrinsic Red Blend, 3 tablespoons grand mariner.
Method
Combine all ingredients in a large pot over medium heat. Heat to a simmer (not a boil) and stir occasionally for 15 min. Remove from heat and toss out the apples, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and anise. Add honey for sweetness. Ladle into glass and garnish with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and apple slices.
Prohibition Manhattan
2 oz. Templeton Rye 6 Year
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Rocks Ice for Mixing
Method
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Gently stir and strain into a martini glass, coupe glass, or short tumbler. Garnish with a cherry.
Jameson Black Barrel Old Fashioned
1.5 parts Jameson Black Barrel
0.75 parts Benedictine Liqueur
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Orange slice for garnish — stir with ice and serve over rocks
Melbourne Apple Sour
2 oz Starward Two-Fold Whisky
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Simple Syrup
1/2 oz Egg White
Apple Cider, to top
Method
Combine ingredients except for the apple cider in a shaker without ice. Shake vigorously to whip up the egg whites. Then add ice and shake again until very cold. Double strain into a coupe glass and float apple cider on top.
Spiced Cider
1.5 oz Chivas Regal 13 Year Old
5 oz lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
1 lemon wheel
2 dashes Fee Brothers Walnut Bitters
Method
Add all ingredients to a stovetop pan. Bring to a boil. Pour in heat-proof mug and garnish with a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick.
BULLEIT RYE HOT TODDY
INGREDIENTS
1 ⅓ oz Bulleit Rye
4–5 Cloves
1 Lemon Twist
1 Cinnamon Stick
¼ Lemon Juice
1 tbsp demerara or fine brown sugar
Hot water
DIRECTIONS
To begin, fill up the glass, mug or favorite YETI rambler with fresh boiling water.
While the mug is warming up, cut a lemon twist and stud it with cloves.
Next, throw out the water in the mug and add fresh boiling water.
Add 1 bar spoon of demerara or fine brown sugar and stir to dissolve.
Add lemon and clove garnish, ¼ oz lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and stir.
Finally, add 1.3 oz of Bulleit Rye and stir a final time.
SMIRNOFF WINTER CRANBERRY MIMOSA
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Smirnoff №21 Vodka
2 oz. Cranberry Sorbet
3 oz. Prosecco
DIRECTIONS
Add cranberry sorbet into a flute glass.
Pour 1 oz Smirnoff №21 Vodka over the sorbet
Top with prosecco and sugared cranberries.
Harvest Highball
Ingredients
1 oz. Moscow Mule 750ml
5 Dashes Apple Blossom 5oz
4–5 oz. Hella Bitters & Soda Dry 4-pack
1.5 oz. Vodka
Directions
In a tall cocktail glass (Collins), combine vodka and Moscow Mule mix over ice. Gently top with Bitters & Soda. Dash Apple Blossom Bitters on top of the drink before serving.
Winter Chill (Mocktail)
Ingredients
2 Plums
1.5-ounce lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chilled water
Method
Dice two small plums into small cubes. Add vanilla extract to the diced plums, mix and place in the refrigerator overnight. After the mixture has sat overnight, add 1.5 ounce of lemon juice. Add all ingredients and 1 cup of chilled water to the blender and blend for 30 seconds. Let rest for five minutes and strain. Top with Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry.
Absolut Espresso Martini
Ice Cubes
1⅓ Parts Absolut Vodka
⅔ Part Kahlúa
⅔ Part Espresso
3 Whole Coffee Beans
Method
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with coffee beans.
Cranberry Bramble
1 ½ oz Beefeater Gin Pink
1 oz Cranberry Sauce
¾ oz Lemon Juice
½ oz Orange Juice
Method
Build in tin. Ice. Shake. Strain. Garnish with Rosemary.
RED
Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast 2018
Skyside 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon shows aromas of plum and blueberry fruit followed by violets, tobacco, clove spices, and mocha. The wine fills the palate, enhancing with flavors of chocolate and darker fruits. The bold tannins gracefully meet the vibrant acidity and extend into a lingering finish.
Recommended: This wine will pair well with a multitude of dishes at your Thanksgiving table, specifically delicious seasonal roasted vegetables like squash, mushrooms, and brussels sprouts.
Terrazas de los Andes Grand Malbec 2017
The Grand Malbec quality of grapes was exceptional, the excellent weather at the time of maturity allowed a low quantity of grapes per plant resulting in a deep garnet red color. On the mouth, it is a smooth, bold and fresh taste with outstanding acidity. On the nose, it reveals attractive and complex aromas of dark fruit with balsamic and aromatic herb notes with delicate aromas of dark chocolate toward the end.
Recommended: Ideal to pair with a grilled turkey and slow cooked meats with wine reductions. This wine also pairs beautifully with stewed lamb and mature or smoked cheeses.
Apothic Cab
Immerse your senses in this smooth Cabernet. Hints of jammy dark fruit and aromas of vanilla blend with a silky smooth texture that boldly lingers on the palate. This 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red wine with an impossibly smooth profile. Layers of blackberries and black currant reveal a dark fruit presence while aromas of vanilla deliver a silky texture that rolls across the palate, smooth as silk.
Apothic Inferno
Apothic Inferno Red Blend is a bold, intriguing red aged for 60 days in toasted whiskey barrels. Apothic Inferno is a fiery Red Blend that delivers a unique and unexpected taste. This Wine with a Whiskey Soul emerges from the flames of the time honored craft of whiskey making. An intensive oak aging process, including 60 days in whiskey barrels, enhances Inferno’s rich character.
Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon
Sourced from Meiomi’s signature tri-appellation regions, Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara, Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon offers a beautifully balanced and deliciously complex wine just in time for the holiday season. Known for their flavor forward Pinot Noir, Meiomi’s Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a deep ruby color with expressive aromas of juicy blackberry, boysenberry and bramble, laced with hints of toasty vanilla and graham cracker. The full and bold flavors are highlighted by a plush, velvety mouthfeel with a long finish.
Tussock Jumper Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Dark ruby red in color, with blackberries, cassis, and dark plums on the nose. Full bodied with medium acidity, a dry finish, and silky smooth tannins. Spicy and fruity on the palate, half-American and half-French oak barrel aging add balance to this bold, flavorful Cab at a very budget friendly price. Pair it with beef stew, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
French Velvet
With intense flavors of ripe plum, cherry, and a hint of chocolate that would pair perfectly with a few smokey BBQ dishes. Masterfully created by Xavier Vignon, one of Châteauneuf- du-Pape’s most respected winemakers, French Velvet is a truly generous and unique expression of South Rhône. Maison Marcel wine is made with low sulfites and no added sugar and comes in a variety of expressions including, Ocean Bound which is a crisp Sauvignon Blanc and still and sparkling Rosé. Each wine is carefully crafted to deliver vibrant, fruit-forward tasting notes.
Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir
Celebrate the holidays this year with this limited-edition Taylor Lane Pinot Noir magnum from Belle Glos owner Joseph Wagner, a wine that was meant to be gifted & shared. With Bing cherry, blackberry, pepper, tobacco, and forest floor aromatic notes, each sip of this wine will send your senses on a journey. The flavors found in this bottle include cherry, apple, and blackberry which are balanced with pleasant acidity and nice minerality resulting in excellent depth and concentration that lingers through to the silky, smooth, and supple finish.
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone 2018 Pinot Noir
The Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir boasts aromas of red fruits of cranberry and raspberry jam, laced with clove, cedar, and holiday baking spices. Bold and complex flavors of crushed ripe cherry, cranberry and blueberry pie linger on the palate. The texture is rich and lively and leads into a warm and structured finish. Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir pairs well with confit turkey legs and thighs in duck fat for Thanksgiving dinner. The acidity of the Pinot Noir compliments the fat and other rich elements of the dish like gravy.
Chêne Bleu Héloïse 2012
Chêne Bleu, a new winery situated on an ancient site in the up-and-coming Mont Ventoux wine region of Southern France, has produced award-winning wines and achieved acclaim in a very short time frame. Héloïse, one of Chêne Bleu’s flagship red wines, is an elegant and refined Syrah-based blend (65%) with one third Grenache and a touch of white — Viognier or Roussanne depending upon the vintage — in the spirit of the cooler Northern Rhone, like a Côte Rôtie, but with her own identity. Héloïse is ideally paired with “feathers”, making it the perfect red wine to enjoy with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner.
Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
This gorgeous wine pairs perfectly with entrees like grilled steak, a leg of lamb or barbecue ribs and is ideal for bringing to Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas feast. The bourbon barrel aging imparts notes of cedar, vanilla, brown spice, caramel, and a touch of bourbon which blend harmoniously with flavors of ripe plum, cranberry and hints of barbecued meats. The nose is rich and complex with hints of baked black fruit, dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee and sweet toffee. This release is ideal for gifting, pairing and sharing.
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery 2017 ISOSCELES
In 1987, was when the first vintage of a wine styled after the famous First Growth producers of Bordeaux, created with the same uncompromising care as the Grands Vins of those venerable chateaux. For more than 25 vintages, ISOSCELES has been the flagship wine and quality benchmark for this style of wine here on the Central Coast of California. A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2017 ISOSCELES shows why Paso Robles is such a great place to grow these varieties.
Full-bodied, with ripe black fruit, complex barrel spice and amazingly ready to drink right out of the gate, you can try a bottle or two now, but make sure to save a few to enjoy this wine as it continues to evolve after some time in the cellar.
2017 Failla Pinot Willamette Valley
On behalf of Acker Wines, resident Sommelier Lily Freedman states, a juicy Pinot Noir checks the same boxes with a bit more ripeness and richness, ideal if the seasonings on the bird are simpler. Look to Oregon’s Willamette Valley for Pinots with lots of spice and dark berry fruit which work great for thanksgiving dinner. This 2017 Failla is lush with red cherry flavors and baking spice aromas.
2018 Gramenon Cotes Du Rhone Poignees De Raisins
For those wanting a little more body to their wine, look to Grenache or Syrah based wines from the Southern Rhone Valley or further afield. These wines have a distinct meatiness and savory, peppery profile that matches well with sweet potato, squash, and gravy. A great option is the 2018 Gramenon Cotes Du Rhone Poignees De Raisins.
Irmàna Frappato
Has the fruit and light body similar to a young Pinot Noir. Notes of sweet berries with a touch of spice that are typical of Sicilian red varietals. Try it slightly chilled and pair with rich fish dishes, elaborate white meat or simple red meats.
Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino
Castello Banfi’s Brunello Di Montalcino transports to Tuscany with flavors of the region like ethereal, violet, vanilla and licorice. A glass of Brunello Di Montalcino boasts a velvety taste with traces of spice in an intense ruby red hue, perfected by 100% Sangiovese grapes from Banfi’s 7,100 acre vineyard estate, a leading producer of Brunello in Montalcino in the region.
Erath 2018 Oregon Pinot Noir
“Pinot Noir, a traditional favorite at Thanksgiving, shows well with autumn flavors like roasted vegetables. The slightly savory, earthy finish makes it a natural fit with herbs like rosemary and sage found in so many stuffing recipes. To me the best pairing trick is all of the cranberry notes present in the wine: just as our palates love zesty, tangy cranberry sauce to balance the richness of turkey drumsticks with gravy, this Pinot Noir can offer that same taste sensation.” — Sarah Tracey, Sommelier and Founder of The Lush Life
Tasting Notes: Luscious loganberry, Bing cherry and rising bread dough waft forth with a pleasing hint of caramel and aromatic sandalwood. The smooth, weighty palate offers cherry candy, pomegranate, candied orange peel and a touch of anise concluding with a nicely uplifting finish.
Saldo 2018
Don’t let the simplistic label fool you, this Zinfandel is the perfect thought-provoking bottle to gift the wine enthusiasts in your life. Its deep, ruby color is coupled with aromas of black pepper and cherry — each sip featuring just a hint of chocolate. If your go-to holiday recipes include roast beef or layered lasagna, Saldo is the perfect match.
Eternally Silenced 2018
You may not have heard of the new Eternally Silenced pinot noir, whose sleek wax coating will make a recipient feel like she’s holding a collectible bottle. This wine is light, red fruit forward and has cozy winter aromas like pine needle and cranberry.
2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
On the palate, the wine is full and juicy, brimming with black fruit and full of tannins to match a fatty slice of prime rib roast. Otherwise, offering this wine is guaranteed to impress your in-laws, no matter how precarious they may be.
Avaline Red
Avaline wine co-founders Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power recently announced the highly anticipated release of the new Avaline Red, which joins their portfolio of clean, delicious, vegan-friendly wines made with organic grapes and without unnecessary extras.
Originally scheduled for a later release, the early launch of Avaline Red comes in response to popular demand from the brand’s community and its rapid success with over 120,000 bottles of White and Rosé sold in the first ninety days.
Consumers can pour with confidence, knowing that the Red lives up to the brand’s clean standard. For Avaline, clean means always using organically grown grapes and, when needed only NOP (National Organic Program) approved ingredients, never adding animal by-products, colors and concentrates or unnecessary sugars and keeping sulfites always below 100ppm. And of utmost importance, being transparent.
Stella Rosa Black
Slip into your sexy and seductive side with Stella Rosa Black, a sultry semi-sweet, semi-sparkling red blend from the Luxury Collection. There’s a mysterious nature about this one — about you — that is undeniably alluring.
WHITE
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2020
The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and focused, with appealing and expressive aromatics of grapefruit, lime, and passionfruit. The vibrant fruit and freshness bestow poise and balance, leading to a long and impressive finish, suggesting a wine that will age gracefully.
Recommended: For those at the dinner table opting for a lighter Thanksgiving protein, such as fish, pair it with this Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay’s vibrant flavors and zesty freshness acts almost like the squeeze of lemon on fresh seafood.
Tussock Jumper 2019 Riesling
This off-dry, smooth-drinking Riesling has flavors of juicy sweet golden apple, melon, and lemon, along with bright crisp acidity. It’s the perfect match for honey glazed ham, turkey with cranberry sauce, and creamy soft cheeses like Brie or goat cheese.
Tussock Jumper 2019 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
This elegantly approachable white wine features aromas of citrus and fresh pineapple, grassy notes, as well as grapefruit flavors and a crisp, long finish. Pair it with everything from poultry to whole branzino, fresh fruit, and green salads.
Tussock Jumper Chenin Blanc 2020
Off dry in style with tropical flavors of guava, ripe peach, and pineapple aromas, along with crisp minerality. This is the perfect wine to pair with vegetable dishes, green salads, mild cheeses, and desserts like peach tarts.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
A fresh juicy wine with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc is a pale yellow color with notes of passion fruit and guava, in addition to intense citrus notes of grapefruit, lemon, and a zesty concentration.
2018 Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay
The sweet flavors of sun-ripened pineapple and lemon crème in the wine pair perfectly with mild, sweet butternut squash dishes this fall. Alternatively, gift this chardonnay to your favorite pescatarian this holiday season.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Wonderfully versatile on the table with a medium body, fresh aromas of apples and citrus and long, multi-layered finish, this Pinot Grigio is ideal with white meats and soufflé.
Pairings: turkey, corn soufflé, sweet potato casserole
Irmàna Grillo
The bright crisp flavors of a Sauvignon Blanc with the soft easy body of an unoaked Chardonnay. A lot of tropical fruit notes and stone fruit flavors typical of Sicily. Pairs with white meat, white fish, and the range of wonderful, Thanksgiving gravies.
2017 Eroica Riesling
“Eroica Riesling is a perfect Thanksgiving white wine because it’s cool, crisp, and light option for a marathon day of eating and drinking. I love that this bright and zippy wine can balance out all the rich dishes on the table. It keeps your palate clean and refreshed though buttery mashed potatoes and rich casseroles. The green apple, peach, and citrus notes in Riesling are so versatile that it’s one of the only wines I can confidently say truly pairs with everything — a must when there are so many family-style dishes on the table.” — Sarah Tracey, Sommelier and Founder of The Lush Life
Tasting Notes: Eroica offers sweet lime and mandarin orange aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. Eroica is a blended statement of the fines Riesling vineyards in the state.
SPARKLING
Krug Grande Cuvée 168th Edition
Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of Joseph Krug to offer the very best champagne every year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Krug Grande Cuvée is the fullest expression of champagne, and is the first, unique prestige champagne to be re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage. Krug Grande Cuvée 168th Edition is a blend of 198 wines from 11 different years, the youngest is from 2012 while the oldest dates back to 1996.
Krug Rosé 24th Edition
Krug Rosé is an unexpected Rosé champagne combining distinction and boldness. Krug Rosé 24th Edition is a blend of 22 wines from 7 different years, the youngest of which is from 2012, while the oldest dates back to 2006. This champagne expresses a broad palette of elegant fruit and spicy notes with astonishing breadth and depth.
Tussock Jumper Treviso DOC Prosecco
Every celebration calls for bubbly, and Italian Prosecco is a popular, playful way to enjoy it without the Champagne price tag. With refreshing flavors of apple, pear, citrus flower, and lemon zest, this wine makes a great aperitif to welcome guests, as well as a palate refresher between courses. Try it with orange liqueur and cranberry juice for a delicious holiday cocktail.
Ruffino Prosecco
Bubbly shouldn’t be reserved for a special occasion, especially in a year when so many gatherings for special occasions have been postponed. For the 2020 holiday season, we recommend Ruffino Prosecco in mini, medium and magnum pours for you to celebrate the best and safest way you can — in style and at home.
In all sizes, upon popping the cork, Ruffino Prosecco exudes aromas of apple, pear and citrus, with hints of wisteria. A crisp, clean, delicate effervescence greets the palate, followed by intense flavors of apples and peaches, rounded out with a lingering finish of fruit and floral notes.
Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Fine, lively bubbles with fresh aromas of pineapple and peach will elevate your meal and is perfect to pair with anything cheese appetizers or dessert!
Pairings: cheese charcuterie board, brie wheel appetizer, prosciutto-wrapped dates, apple pie.
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut NV
The ideal match for holiday celebrations and special meals. The Réserve Exclusive Brut NV is pale straw gold with aromas of fresh apple, pear and peach intermingled with curry and turmeric spices. On the palate, the wine is clean, elegant, and complex, while a delicate bead imparts freshness on the finish. Serve it on its own as an aperitif, or pair with roasted fowl, salmon or even takeout from your favorite Thai place when you need a break from heavy holiday dishes.
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Rosé NV
Rosé all day this holiday season — but upgrade to Rosé Champagne! The Réserve Exclusive Rosé NV is a delightful salmon pink color and displays intense aromas of blueberry, black currant and raspberry with a delicate mousse and fruity finish. The Réserve Exclusive Rosé NV is available with a beautiful pink and black box, perfect for holiday gifting.
Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage
The iconic tête de cuvée from Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. This glittering bottle — covered in tiny indentations that catch the light and make the Champagne within appear to glow — makes the ultimate statement this holiday season. The perfect accompaniment to say au revoir to 2020 and ring in the New Year when only a vintage Champagne will do.
2008 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Champagne La Grande Dame Rose
Thanksgiving is a holiday after all so it feels right to start with a bottle of something bubbly — especially if you’re trying to impress! This champagne is quite dry and racy, but the touch of berry fruit amidst the acidity allows it to pair well with cranberry sauce and cuts through the fat of thanksgiving gravy.
Mumm Napa Brut Rosé
For the rosé fans, the award-winning Mumm Napa Brut Rosé is the perfect treat. On the palate, it has vivid aromas of black cherries, red berries, and citrus followed by soft red fruit flavors.
Mumm Brut Prestige
If you are looking for something little crisper, Mumm Brut Prestige is the quintessential Napa Sparkling wine — filled with bright citrus, red apple, stone fruit and creamy vanilla aromas. It is a versatile Brut with a lingering, rich finish.
Perrier-Jouët — New Female Cellar Master & Eco Friendly Gift Box
Perrier-Jouët’s Cellar Master Herve Deschamps is retiring this fall after 35 years and is handing the baton to the Champagne house’s first ever female Cellar Master Severine Frerson. Severine, who will become the 8th Cellar Master of the Maison, has a very exciting background, and one of her main goals for the brand will be to continue their sustainability efforts.
Perrier-Jouët is also releasing a new, eco-friendly gift set collection across its non-vintage cuvee range — Grand Brut, Blason Rosé and Blanc de Blancs. The gift box designs are inspired by the chalky subsoil of the vineyard and wine cellars, and are produced from 100% natural fiber, sourced from certified forests in Northern Europe and are nearly 30% lighter than previous gift box offerings. The sets are crafted using a special embossing technique which minimizes the consumption of ink and helps to deliver a 100% recyclable design.
Cinzano Asti
High quality D.O.G.C sparkling wine made from 100% white Moscato grapes grown and harvested by hand in the Piemonte region of Italy. With its notes of sage, white peach, acacia and honey, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif and paired best with/after dessert.
Cinzano Prosecco
High quality D.O.C prosecco made with a blend of Glera, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay grapes from Veneto region of Italy. It has a sweet scent and a soft touch in the mouth and as such, it is perfect as an Aperitivo for everyday enjoyment on its own or in cocktails like the Aperol Spritz. Also, easy to pair with seafood, white meat and vegetables, even when citrus fruits are used in preparation.
Best enjoyed by the Glass or in cocktails such as the Aperol Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, Bicicletta, Mimosas & more!
Mondoro Asti
Made from D.O.C.G. level White Moscato grapes, sourced from the Langhe hills of Piedmont. The taste is fruity with subtle herbal aromatics making it versatile to pair with sweet and savory foods.
Two Chicks Cocktails
Two Chicks Cocktails are deliciously designed sparkling ready-to-drink true canned cocktails made with real premium spirits (tequila, vodka, whiskey and gin) and all-natural fruit and botanicals. Available in six natural flavors, Two Chicks Cocktails is the ultimate entertaining must-have, as it allows hosts & hostesses to enjoy quality time with guests instead of spending time behind the bar.
Two Chicks Cocktails offer a consistent cocktail in every can with minimal fuss. Ditch the days of playing bartender in the kitchen — With these deliciously designed™ cocktails, guests don’t have to worry about putting their hands on ingredients and can simply enjoy contactless cocktails. Stock up on Two Chicks Cocktails for an effortless entertaining companion and of course, for all your guests to sip in style this holiday season!
Spirits
GLENFIDDICH 12-YEAR-OLD
Carefully matured in the finest American oak and European oak sherry casks for at least 12 years, it is mellowed in oak marrying tuns to create its sweet and subtle oak flavors.
Jane Walker by Johnnie Walker
First introduced in March 2018, Jane Walker is Johnnie Walker’s first female iteration of the iconic Striding Man logo. In 2020, Jane Walker returned on a new Blended Scotch Whisky created by Master Blender Emma Walker. The whisky is aged ten years, well-rounded & smooth with notes of ripe orchard fruit and white peaches and a lingering dark chocolate finish.
The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old
The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old, a perfectly balanced single malt whisky matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry seasoned oak casks. Sherry seasoned American oak adds delicate vanilla to the subtle spice of European oak, delivering a whisky with a sweeter, warmer taste and character.
High West American Prairie Bourbon
American Prairie Bourbon is a complex blend of straight bourbons producing an aromatic whiskey that helps preserve the West. This whiskey is named after and in support of The American Prairie Reserve, a non-profit working to create the largest land reserve in the lower 48 states. This bourbon is a standout in holiday cocktails with its notes of light caramel and sweet vanilla, but has a rich and earthy complexity that makes it a perfect sipping spirit for this holiday season.
Cascade Moon Edition №1
Cascade Moon Edition №1 — brings the best of Cascade Hollow to market, with Cascade Hollow Distilling Co’s General Manager & Distiller Nicole Austin blending a specialized whisky that is inspired by the tasting notes found in a gose-style beer. Specifically, this 11-year-old whisky offers savory pretzel-like notes, along with bright and fruity notes of raspberry, pineapple and coconut. At 84 proof (42% ABV), Cascade Moon Edition №1 is surprising and unexpected, encouraging you to sip again and again to taste its unique flavors.
The initial launch of Cascade Moon includes two variants that will be released over the next year. Beginning this fall, Cascade Moon Edition №1 will be regionally available in Tennessee, California and Texas for a limited time at a suggested retail price of $89.99. Consumers can also expect a second release from the series coming later this fall.
Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Last month, The Balvenie announced the release of Tun 1509 Batch 7. The latest expression in the highly revered and collectible Tun series, Tun 1509 Batch 7 showcases Malt Master David Stewart MBE’s expertise and stock management skills to marry 21 unique casks from The Balvenie’s aged whisky stocks.
The resulting liquid comprises of a deep, rich and exotic oak notes followed by sweeter aromas of dried fruits, raisins, and dates, then a spicy outburst of ground ginger and some melted brown sugar. It is delightfully rich and lush and slight peppery on the palette with candied orange peel, vanilla, layers of honeycomb, toasted hazelnuts with some spicy ginger and nutmeg to finish.
Signature Rye Whiskey
This traditional Maryland-style rye whiskey blends candied dried orange with notes of clove and nutmeg, making it a perfect gift for anyone who is new to the rye whiskey game. Provides a great base for classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan.
Cask Strength Rye Whiskey
Gold winner at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Completion, the Cask Strength explodes with a flavorful mix of dark chocolate, black pepper and brown sugar. Checking in at a strong 112-proof, the sleek bottle is a great addition to any at-home bar cart.
Manhattan Finish
The limited-edition 103 proof whiskey is first aged in Sagamore Spirit rye barrels and then finished in vermouth, bitters, and cherry brandy barrels to create a unique Manhattan Finished Rye Whiskey.
This rye hits the nose with notes of cherries, orange peel, fresh herbs, cinnamon, and clove, making it the perfect addition to your favorite fall cocktails.
George Dickel Single Barrel
George Dickel is releasing a new Single Barrel offering (aged at least 15 years) that offers drinkers a one-of-a-kind liquid experience!
Available for purchase by the barrel and by the bottle, those who order a barrel, are able to add custom branding and messaging to their bottles and choose from the highest proof options that were stored in the top tiers of the warehouse. Those buying-by-the bottle can expect to see a variety of proofs of the liquid at their retailers.
While no two casks are the same and each will vary in taste, consumers can expect a rich and complex liquid in every bottle. The variability that makes single barrel spirits so special is strongly expressed in these older liquids, with the influence of slight variations in their aging conditions growing over time. Tasting notes range from notes of vanilla, toffee and treacle to rich leather, saddle oil and wood, to a more delicate perfume of fruit or lavender notes. Color will be dark, rich leather brown from the many years spent in new American Oak. ABV also ranges from 40% to 52.3%!
Starting now, George Dickel Single Barrel aged at least 15 years is available for a suggested retail price of $59.99 per 750 ml bottle in CA, DE, FL, GA, TN, TX (Additional markets coming in Jan. 2021)!
Tanduay Double Rum
Blended and Matured, not to be mixed for cocktails made for sipping! It’s that delicious and rich. Tanduay has the most aged barrels of rum in the world. Tanduay is produced from world renowned heritage sugarcane from Negros Island, the sugar capital of the Philippines and gets its distinctive flavor and character from the region’s unique microclimate and volcanic soil. Tanduay has garnered over 200 medals/awards, including its first gold medal in Paris in 1876. In 2017, Tanduay was awarded Global Rum Brand of the Year by the World Branding Awards.
Captain Morgan Apple
Nothing screams autumn like sliced apples. They’re crisp, refreshing, sweet yet tart, exploding with flavor and perfectly suited for the fall (or any) season. Captain Morgan just released a NEW spiced rum, Captain Morgan Sliced Apple. It has the flavor of our signature Original Spiced Rum fused with the deliciously juicy and crisp taste of fresh cut apples.
Captain Morgan Sliced Apple is all about making sure you and your friends can enjoy and celebrate the good times with a flavor everyone loves, whether you’re near or far. It’s best served neat, on the rocks or as a chilled shot.
BACARDÍ Coquito
Following the traditional recipe closely — used by abuelas around the world — BACARDÍ ready-to-serve Coquito combines signature BACARDÍ Superior white rum with toasted spices, coconut cream, vanilla, and cinnamon, allowing those to indulge in the heritage-filled libation without the time spent in the kitchen. Simply pop open a bottle, pour over ice, and serve!
For those who enjoy a creamy and rich holiday libation, or are looking for a Caribbean-inspired alternative to eggnog, BACARDÍ Coquito is now available for a suggested retail price of $17.99 (750ml) on ReserveBar, Drizly and at select grocery and liquor stores across the country.
Patrón Estate Release
This limited-edition silver tequila was made from Weber Blue Agave cultivated on the grounds of the Hacienda Patrón distillery in Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico. This special terroir gives the spirit a robust and complex flavor featuring unique herbal and citrus notes.
Cincoro Anejo
With Tasting Notes that include, caramel, butterscotch, crème brulee, bitter orange and cooked agave. This is perfect for an evening by the fire with family or a loved one, gift for your favorite whiskey sipper who is looking for something new.
Rosaluna
Rosaluna, an all-natural, handmade agave spirit distilled in the rolling hills of Oaxaca, Mexico that speaks to a modern and culturally-engaged audience, championing a new age of quality product with real and honest storytelling that unfolds into a beautiful narrative.
Rosaluna is the spirits’ first-ever naturally zero-carb, low calorie alternative, free of additives, coloring or flavors of any kind. Certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, plant-based, carbon neutral, and single estate, Rosaluna is made purely with its own espadín agave, water, and lots of love.
Founded by Nate Brown (creative mind behind brands such as Yeezy, Beyonce, Alexander Wang and more) and Terry Lee (Brand Advisor to the likes of Thrive Market, Sundays and more), Rosaluna was founded with the intention to build new magic around mezcal and to capture the essence and magic surrounding the spirit.
Handmade in the mystical hills of Oaxaca, Mexico by a sister and brother duo whose family has been lovingly creating mezcal for over six generations, Rosaluna was born out of a passion for the spirit and is rooted in the simple belief that mezcal is, and should be for everyone.
CÎROC White Grape
Returning for a limited time only, CÎROC White Grape brings a touch of luxury with its rich, flavorful taste of crisp citrus notes and hints of tropical fruit. The five times distilled vodka is made from fine French grapes and a distinct blend of white grape and other natural flavors. Elevate your holiday celebrations with a simple cocktail topped off with champagne. The luxe gold bottle will elevate any celebration, whether at home or with friends and family.
SVEDKA Pure Infusions
Pure Infusions is a line of new and innovative products from America’s #1 Imported Vodka, SVEDKA. Pure Infusions has zero grams of sugar, zero grams of fat, zero grams of carbs, and only 70 calories per 1.5 ounce servings. It’s available in three natural flavors — Strawberry Guava, Ginger Lime and Dragonfruit Melon.
E11EVEN Vodka
E11EVEN Vodka represents the “Miami Spirit,” a celebration of unsurpassed excellence that provokes a sense of pure curiosity and guiltless infatuation. Infused with an undeniably captivating personality of its own, the noticeably pure and well-balanced Vodka is now available for purchase online for nationwide shipping and at retail stores & on menus at establishments across South Florida.
The E11EVEN brand is a lifestyle. Created as a 24/7 Ultraclub in downtown Miami in 2014, people flocked to the unique nightlife experience, making it one of the world’s most recognized clubs. E11EVEN Miami accolades being awarded “Best New Nightclub Concept,” perennially voted among the top 10 nightclubs worldwide, and becoming the highest-grossing nightclub per square foot globally.
People trust E11EVEN to do things better. It was because of this that Nikki Simkins, through a company in which she controls, licensed the intellectual property of the iconic E11EVEN brand to create her own Vodka.
NOLET’S Reserve Dry Gin
NOLET’S Reserve Dry Gin is the quintessential sipping gin which features defining botanicals of warm, spicy saffron and delicate verbena, each individually distilled allowing for precise and intense flavor profiles.
Beefeater London Dry Gin
This gin has stood the test of time. Since its production in 1863, Beefeater has claimed the title of the world’s most awarded gin. Beefeater is proud to still be made in the heart of London. With big juniper character and strong citrus notes, this is a real London Dry for those that enjoy the real taste of gin. The perfect gift for a true gin lover.
CEDER’S Non-Alcoholic Gin
Non-drinkers and health conscious imbibers, fear not! CEDER’S, a distilled non-alcoholic, juniper-led “alt-gin” that launched in the UK in 2018 and subsequently expanded to over 24 markets, has officially made its US debut, just in time to enjoy during the typical booze-filled festivities of the holiday season.
Dubbed an ‘everyday escape’, CEDER’S provides is ideal or those who are mindful about alcohol consumption but interested in a sophisticated, adult drinking experience. CEDER’S is hand crafted and available in four expressions (Classic, Crisp, Wild and Pink Rose) and best enjoyed with a simple, premium mixer and varying garnishes. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans and has 1–2 calories per serving with zero sugar.
Stella Artois Cidre
Stella Artois Cidre is a full-flavored, European style cider with a subtle sweetness and a delightful dryness. Gluten-free, crafted with natural flavors and only 180 calories, Stella Artois Cidre is the perfect go-to-fall drink this Thanksgiving.
Stella Artois’ Limited-Edition Midnight Lager
Stella Artois’ first-ever, limited-edition seasonal beer — Midnight Lager — is back just in time for the holidays!
With notes of Belgian dark chocolate and freshly brewed espresso, a 5.4% ABV, and a bold black and gold look — the brew inspired by the midnight sky itself is officially back on the shelves!
