Somm Gift Kit 2021: Thanksgiving #2
Thank you for jumping on the 2021 Twin Cities Wine Education Thanksgiving Somm Kit Collection #2!
We think you’re going to have a blast learning about these wines and enjoying with Thanksgiving dinner. But first, in case you have no idea who we are, here’s an introduction from us, explaining who we are and what we do:
Let’s learn about your wines!
More links for learning
DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE COTES DU RHONE BLANC
Winesearcher: General info on the Cotes du Rhone region, grape varieties, and history
More on this great producer: Domaine de la Janasse
Opening A Bottle: Why Drink White Rhône Blends?
Rhône Rangers: The White Rhône Grapes
THREE DEGREES PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Winesearcher: Willamette Valley overview, McMinnville AVA in particular, plus their excellent page on Pinot Noir
Forbes Magazine: The Story of an Oregon Wine Made by an Iranian Immigrant
Portland Monthly: Meet Mo Momtazi, Keeper of the Most Primal Grapes
VinePair: Biodynamic Wine, Explained
FITA RED, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL
Winesearcher: overview on the region of Alentejo
Decanter Magazine: Alentejo Travel Guide
And hot off the press is the new best wine book on Portugal and Portuguese wines: Foot Trodden (this is a MUST READ for wine lovers).
And finally…
Angela’s cranberry sauce recipe is legendary, awesome, awe-inspiring, and fun. Here you go:
Thank you, everyone! Enjoy your wines and have a great Thanksgiving!
Jason and Angela Kallsen