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 VintThanksgiving Wine RecommendationsWhite Wines:RieslingRationale: 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, TasmaniaRecommended Producer/Wine: Fritz Haag (Trocke, Kabinett, Spatlese)AlbariñoRationale: 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 MinoVinho VerdeRationale: 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 AzavedoRed Wines:BeaujolaisRationale: 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): BeaujolaisRecommended Producer/Wine: Marcel LapierreGrenache/GarnachaRationale: Ripe red fruit cranberry and cherry, licorice, and minerality. A perfect complement to turkey and cranberry sauce.Recommended Region(s): Spain, Southern Rhone - FranceRecommended Producer/Wine: “Care” Bodegas Anadas Care Garnacha NativaZweigelt / BlaufrankischRationale: 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): AustriaRecommended Producer/Wine: MoricBUY THE VINT NAPA VALLEY WINEMAKERS BOXThe 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 [email protected]. Cheers!

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