Let a local pro from Bin22 help you select your perfect pairings for fall feasting
Wine: You love it, but do you know much about it? We asked local wine enthusiast Neil Loomis of Fine Dining Group to help guide us through his top picks for wine this fall with the Thanksgiving holiday in mind.
Since there is always an abundance of food to be had, Loomis aim for wines that aren’t overpowering but instead allow for more goodness to be ingested. All of these listed wines can be purchased at Bin22:
- 2020 Besson Chenas. Gamay is the tried-and-true wine for Thanksgiving. This Chenas Cru is electric. Sebastian Besson took over the family wine business a few years ago and has truly elevated the wines and the region of Beaujolais. This bottle retails for $36.99.
- 2015 Westrey Oracle Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley, Oregon. A little age to this single vineyard pinot really brings out the perfect balance of fruit, earth and texture. This bottle retails for $48.99.
- Various vintages from 2008 to 2013 of Dutcher’s Crossing Zinfandel from the Maple Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. For an American holiday, try an American grape. These aged zinfandels have a ripe raspberry, raisin and toasty feel. Comfort food served with a comfort wine. This bottle retails for $44.99.
- 2019 Castellani Valpolicella Ripasso. This red is a bit richer than the others but has such a supple mouthfeel that it keeps you going back for more. Think of this wine as dessert is nearing. This bottle retails for $47.99.
And according to Loomis, there is nothing wrong with drinking white all night!
- 2023 Amayna Sauvignon Blanc from the Leyda Valley of Chile. Amayna has more depth than most sauvignon blancs, with a clementine, tropical pulse and underlying minerality. This bottle retails for $28.99.
- 2022 Murgo Etna Bianco. Let’s go to Sicily. This medium bodied white can go with all the Thanksgiving favorites. This bottle retails for $23.99.
How about some bubbly? Loomis has a couple Champagnes about to land at Bin22. “My focus is grower Champagne, and in this case vintage. We just don’t get to try vintage Champagne.” He suggests the 2013 Marie Copinet Blanc de Blanc. “There are hints of toast and spice along with bright acidity and tangy fruit. It will be about $75 a bottle.” The 2010 Pinot Chevauchet Premier Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc is also a top pick with extended lees aging (7 years), bringing forth a complex and very dry style of bubbles. This will be about $90 a bottle.
