TOP 10 WINES IN THE US PRESS

(TDB) - Loredan Gasparini Casa Bianca Prosecco, Red Newt Riesling 2012 and Veni Vidi Vici Vini Pinot Noir 2010.

In the Washington Post, Dave McIntyre put together “two flights of wines for your Thanksgiving consideration. Each flight consists of a sparkling wine, a white and a red. The difference is price.” This flight costs less than $40. He wrote of the Prosecco: “This cheerful bubbly from northern Italy says, ‘Relax; it’s going to be okay.’ And with a few sips, you might even believe it. Alcohol by volume: 12%. Alternative: Segura Viudas Cava.”

For the Red Newt Riesling, he added: “This introductory Riesling from a top producer is often called the Circle Riesling because of the large circle on the label. It displays the lively citrus character of many Rieslings from Seneca Lake, with a moderate level of sweetness that will pair well with the sweet flavours of a Thanksgiving dinner. ABV: 11%. Alternatives: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling and Dry Riesling.”

And finally for the Veni Vidi Vici Vini McIntyre wrote: “Decent pinot noir is almost impossible to find at $10, but this little stunner from Bulgaria hits the mark. ABV: 13%. Alternatives: Mark West (California), Cono Sur (Chile).”

Knebel Mosel Riesling Trocken QBA 2012

In the New York Times, Eric Asimov led a tasting panel in selecting wines to enjoy with the Thanksgiving meal. The panel split its choices between the best reds and the best whites. The number one choice for white was this ”2012 dry Mosel riesling from Knebel, an excellent producer. It was lively and tense, with just the sort of lip-smacking texture that makes you want to take another sip. Did it drink like a red? I don’t think so. It drank just like a delicious riesling.”

He added: “Energetic, refreshing and well textured, with pure, dry herbal and citrus flavours.”