Ahhh yes, the wine. The second most important ingredient for any Thanksgiving meal. There are many options to choose from. Of course all are organic to ensure that your Thanksgiving dinner is quintessentially green. Here are my suggestions:

 1. Syrah Syrah . . . whatever will be will be . . .
Frey Organic Vinters offers a tasty organic and rich Syrah. “An opulent nose, fragrant with spice and toasty oak.” In wine talk that means it tastes good. Pair with dark meat from your organic turkey.

 2. Syrah Again
Landmark Vinyards, a winery known for it’s excellent wines and even better environmental practices, also makes a Syrah. There’s is made from grapes sourced entirely from the El Farolito Vineyard on the northeast side of Sonoma Mountain, California. In such a cool climate, the grapes can develop a dark, yet elegant, fruit character, clearly present in the wine.

3. Cabernet
Frey also offers a popular, yet inexpensive Cabernet. According to its description it offers a, “black cherry aromas and plum fruit with a hint of mint on the finish.” Hmmm, hint of mint. That sounds exciting. Especially good if you are serving a meat other than turkey at your Thanksgiving. Mint always does well with lamb.

 4. Cabernet Sauvingnon . . . from Napa
Long Meadow Ranch is an integrated organic farming operation - and purveyor of fine food - located high above the Napa Valley on the picturesque slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains. There award-winning viners produce red wine, extra virgin olive oil, grass-fed beef, eggs, and heirloom fruits and vegetables for Napa Valleys finest restaurants.  If you live in the Napa area be sure to look them up.

5. For Dessert Opt for the Pinot Noir
Frey Organic makes a light and delicate, Pinot Noir. Said to harmonize for a “symphony of strawberries, mint and pomegranate,” this wine is best paired with a simple fruit salad or rich dessert.