Napa and Sonoma Strong Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

What’s more American than apple pie you ask? How’s about serving American wine on America’s favorite foodie holiday, Thanksgiving! Or better yet, give thanks by picking up a few bottles of California wine to share with your family and friends on the Super Bowl of suppertime.

Check out these Thanksgiving North Bay wine picks for every palate and priced for every pocket book. Best of all you will be supporting California wine country at a time when they need you most.

Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman, Monique Soltani, Matt Crafton, Chateau Montelena Winemaker

In this episode, Wine Oh TV’s Monique Soltani breaks bread with the best of the Napa and Sonoma wine community. Watch as they come together for an epic All-American and San Franciscan style Thanksgiving feast featuring North Bay wine picks that will fill you with gratitude and leave you thirsty for more.

We are sitting down at the Presidio Social Club in San Francisco for a Thanksgiving show saluting California wine country. Share a seat and a sip with one of the Napa Valley’s most well known wineries, Matthew Crafton, winemaker of Chateau Montelena Winery and Sonoma’s very own wine gal Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman.

Thanksgiving CA Strong Wine Pairings

Whole Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Brussel Sprouts, and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Wine Pairing: Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2016

Wine Pairing: 2014 Hartford Court, Pinot Noir, Fog Dance Vineyards, Green Valley of the Russian River Valley (292 cases produced)

Chile and Garlic Roasted whole Dungeness Crab with Lemon and Thyme

Wine Pairing: Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Wine Pairing: 2016 Kunde Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, Magnolia Lane, Sonoma Valley

Wine Pairing: 2016 Joseph Carr, Chardonnay, Carneros

Roasted Squash Bruschetta with Pomegranate, Kohlrabi and Apple Salad

Wine Pairing: 2016 Ravenswood, Rosato, Sonoma County

Wine Pairing: Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie

Wine Pairing: Chateau Montelena Calistoga Zinfandel 2013

Wine Pairing: 2012 Iron Horse Vineyard, Gratitude, Sparkling Rosé, Green Valley of the Russian River Valley (300 cases produced)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monique Soltani

Monique Soltani is the Executive Producer and Host of Wine Oh TV. Monique has reported for The Weather Channel, CBS, NBC, ABC affiliates across the country.

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