Bellflower sommelier Jennifer Lucier has put together three very special holiday packages for us this year. Following are Jenn’s notes about what you’ll find in each of those packages. Once you’ve selected your favorite, just visit the Bellflower online shop, place your order, and let us know when we can have your bottles ready for you. [All Thanksgiving wine packages need to be ordered by November 19.]
Our three, six, and twelve bottle Thanksgiving packages are specially selected to make the most of your holiday festivities, no matter the party size. Lucier has handpicked each bottle with not only the dinner menu in mind, but also the entire day of celebration. “This year I wanted to find an ebb and flow between traditional holiday pairings and mixing in some fun, more unusual bottles that still fit the brief,” says Lucier. “It’s always my goal to try and incorporate a varietal or region that not everyone may be familiar with, and what better time to do that than when families and friends are gathering together for a day of cooking, eating, drinking, and general merriment? My hope is that these bottles will accentuate both the dining table and the conversations happening around it.”
The Three Bottle Bundle: The Discovery Package
Our three bottle bundle is a great option for your more intimate Thanksgiving celebrations this year. Starting the evening with bubbles is always a good idea and the Moutard Blanc de Blanc is a classic traditional-method sparkler that will put anyone in the festive spirit. If instead you prefer to end the night with sparkling, the El Neptuno Albariño is a fantastic, versatile pairing that can easily be served on its own as an aperitif but has enough body and acidity to stand up to all the indulgent Thanksgiving accouterments. Finally, Elena’s Walch’s Lagrein is the wine you’ll keep coming back to throughout the meal. Its earthy and deep fruit flavors of cranberry and blackberry are the perfect compliment to any roast meat and all the savory, autumnal dishes that accompany it.
Our three bottle bundle is just $85, and includes:
- Chardonnay/Burgundy, France/Famille Moutard Blanc de Blanc Brut/NV
- Albariño/Rias Baixas, Spain/Vinos Marinos El Neptuno/2020
- Lagrein/Alto Adige, Italy/Elena Walch/2021
The Six Bottle Bundle: The Wine Explorer Package
For those looking to tick all the boxes for wine pairings this Thanksgiving our six bottles package will have you covered. Once you finish your holiday toasts with the Moutard Blanc de Blanc, kick off the rest of the evening with the Villa Wolf Pinot Noir rosé. Its bright and fruity palate with touches of vanilla and crisp minerality make it ideal to enjoy with hors d’oeuvre and appetizers. Once you’re onto the main meal our two white and red options will last you throughout. Made in the same style as Beaujolais Nouveau, the Giunta Malbec is a twist on the classic Thanksgiving wine. Its light, juicy profile with flavors of pomegranate, red berries, and black pepper make it the quintessential pairing for any holiday roast. Save the Anne Amie Müller-Thurgau for dessert where its inviting, floral profile with rich flavors of golden delicious apples will go hand in hand with both sweet and savory dishes that top off your dinner.
Our 6 bottle bundle is $159, and contains:
- Chardonnay/Burgundy, France/Famille Moutard Blanc de Blanc Brut/NV
- Pinot Noir/Pfalz, Germany/Villa Wolf Rosé/2021
- Chardonnay/Beaujolais, France/Domaine Pral Blanc/2020
- Müller-Thurgau/Willamette Valley, Oregon/Anne Amie Vineyards/2021
- Malbec/Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand/Giunta/2020
- Lagrein/Alto Adige, Italy/Elena Walch/2021
The Twelve Bottle Bundle: The World Traveler Package
The twelve bottle package is the bundle with all the trimmings for those who are ready to really celebrate this holiday. Two sparkling options give you the chance to begin and end your evening with bubbles and “cheers.” Kick things off with the classic Moutard Blanc de Blanc and save the unique Montinore Vivace for dessert where its flavors of ripe orchid fruit, ginger, and baking spices will shine. Move through the spectrum of still white, pink, and red bottles over the course of your meal with classic Thanksgiving wines including the nutty and fruit forward Domaine Pral Beaujolais Blanc, and less traditional options like the herbaceous and peppery Abito Cabernet Franc. When everyone’s too full for another serving of pie, relax and enjoy the soft, slightly sweet L’Aurore en Gascogne for the perfect end to your celebration.
Our 12 bottle bundle is $295, and contains:
- Chardonnay/Burgundy, France/Famille Moutard Blanc de Blanc Brut/NV
- Gewürztraminer, blend//Willamette Valley, Oregon/Montinore Vivacé/2019
- Pinot Noir/Pfalz, Germany/Villa Wolf Rosé/2021
- Grüner Veltliner/Bergenland, Austria/Zantho/2020
- Albariño/Rias Baixas, Spain/Vinos Marinos El Neptuno/2020
- Chardonnay/Beaujolais, France/Domaine Pral Blanc/2020
- Müller-Thurgau/Willamette Valley, Oregon/Anne Amie Vineyards/2021
- Cabernet Franc/Maipu, Argentina/Abito/2020
- Malbec/Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand/Giunta/2020
- Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache/Paarl, South Africa/Black Pearl Mischief Maker/2020
- Lagrein/Alto Adige, Italy/Elena Walch/2021
- Gros Manseng/Côtes de Gascogne, France/Magrez La Douceur des Vignes/2018
Order now on the Bellflower online shop!
