People drink Pinot Noir year-round, but Thanksgiving is this variety’s time to shine. That’s because, generally- speaking, the multi-faceted flavor profile of Pinot Noir pairs well with traditional Thanksgiving fare. Our latest Grand Reserve Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands further promotes this Thanksgiving-Pinot Noir partnership. This 2021 vintage was cultivated during a cooler growing season. The mild temperatures, overnight fog, and afternoon winds in Monterey County (where Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is located), brought forth fuller grape development, and preserved acid levels in the fruit. This yielded intense, multi-dimensional fruit flavors and textures in the wine. You’ll experience notes of blueberry/boysenberry, nutmeg, rich cocoa, vanilla, and brown sugar on the nose. On the sip, flavors of sage, raspberry, rhubarb, and cherry emerge. Now think about your holiday menu: do you recognize any points of connection? Pick up a couple bottles of TJ’s Grand Reserve Pinot Noir SLH; one to enjoy with your big holiday meal, and another to sip with the leftovers!