Ep. 5: The Napa Valley 2018 Collection is LIVE, Our First Winemakers Box, & Thanksgiving Wine Guide

In this episode of the Vint podcast, Billy discusses the now LIVE Napa Valley 2018 collection and dives into the wines featured in our first Winemakers box (2:05) that complement our latest offering. Billy also gives some tips on choosing wine for Thanksgiving (9:30) - you may be surprised at his recommendations (List below)!

Co-Founder and CEO Nick King provides an internal update (16:28) on our latest press (check out our features in Decanter and Richmond BizSense ) and shares about our week as an (almost full) team getting to work together in Richmond.

Billy Galanko, Head of Wine at Vint
Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations

White Wines:

• Riesling
  • Rationale: Riesling and its various forms are the perfect pair with almost any food. A juicy ripe balance to white meat turkey and acid freshness to cut through the richness of dark mean, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
  • Recommended Region(s): Germany, Austria, Tasmania
  • Recommended Producer/Wine: Fritz Haag (Trocke, Kabinett, Spatlese)
• Albariño
  • Rationale: Crisp, lean, and fresh with floral citrus fruit, white blossom, minerality, and a touch of salinity from the sea. A perfect companion for turkey, ham, stuffing, and green beans. 
  • Recommended Region(s): Spain (region: Galicia)
  • Recommended Producer/Wine: Lusco Do Mino
• Vinho Verde
  • Rationale: Spritzy and fresh. Vinho Verde’s tend to be bright and fresh with ripe apple and stonefruit flavors, low alcohol with a touch of residual, making them the perfect Thanksgiving companion.
  • Recommended Region(s): Portugal (Vinho Verde)
  • Recommended Producer/Wine: Quinta de Azavedo

Red Wines:

• Beaujolais
  • Rationale: Red fruit, fresh drinking, with balanced acidity and minerality. Expressions can range from bright and easy-drinking to rich and complex. Pairing with everything from mashed potatoes, to turkey, to mac and cheese.
  • Recommended Region(s): Beaujolais
  • Recommended Producer/Wine: Marcel Lapierre
• Grenache/Garnacha
  • Rationale: Ripe red fruit cranberry and cherry, licorice, and minerality. A perfect complement to turkey and cranberry sauce.
  • Recommended Region(s): Spain, Southern Rhone - France
  • Recommended Producer/Wine: “Care” Bodegas Anadas Care Garnacha Nativa
• Zweigelt / Blaufrankisch
  • Rationale: Ripe red and black fruits, bright fresh acid, stony minerality and medium tannins, can range from easy-drinking to complex. A crowd-pleaser for wine drinkers of all levels and a great pairing for the gamut of Thanksgiving dishes.
  • Recommended Region(s): Austria
  • Recommended Producer/Wine: Moric

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The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.

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