The time of year has come to relax with our families and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in life. My family's yearly tradition always starts with my wonderful wife, Gigi, and her mom, Mimi, waking up to start preparing food at 5:30 am. They don't actually kick me out of the kitchen, but they make it exceedingly clear I'm not exactly needed in there. However, the task of pairing the wine with our meal naturally falls on my shoulders. I typically assemble about three customized cases  ̶  yes, 36 bottles  ̶  and it's a job that fills me with anticipation. As we gather at my in-laws' house near Philadelphia for an amazing 60-person feast, I cannot wait to witness the enjoyment and delight of everyone as they taste the wines along with our delicious Thanksgiving dinner!

But for those of you with smaller celebrations planned, I have selected the perfect sampler to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. I hope you enjoy these six wines with your families as much as I will with mine. From all of us here at the Corkscrew, have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

See below for the list of wines included. You may click on any wine below to view their tasting notes.

Sparkling

Castillo de Montblanc - Cava Reserva Brut

Whites

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - "Les Becs Fins"- Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023

Clos Julien - Edna Valley - Chardonnay 2021

Rosé

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Tavel Rosé- Vieilles Vignes 2023

Reds

Château Lalande - Listrac-Médoc 2019

Chad - Willamette Valley - Pinot Noir 2022