We are always on the lookout for producers dedicated to organic and biodynamic vineyard practices. New Year’s Menu for our Bar Sample 5 top wines in our Bar after 5pm, Bubbly or Serious Reds, taste’em all for $45.00 plus tax and gratuity Antoine Remy Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru, la Champagne  $20 glass 100% Chardonnay from some of the best vineyards in la Champagne.. Bernard Gaucher Brut Prestige, Arconville la Champagne  $16 glass 90% Pinot / 10% Chardonnay, meaty and complex, can handle real food. Leclerc-Briant Cuvée de Réserve Brut, la Champagne  $25... What’s pouring at the Bar this Week Aperitif: Canals Canals Reserva Especial Brut, Barcelona Spain  $8 glass 1) Casual but delicious whites  $12 per flight A) Ikella Torrontes 2010, Mendoza Argentina  $6 glass Light and dry with wonderful aromatics, kills boring Chardonnay on contact! B) Nico Dry Moscato Giallo 2012, Sierra Foothills California  $6 glass

Complex with intense citrus aromas and a bone dry finish. Amazing with Thai food. C) Stone Fruit Riesling 2011, Pfalz Germany  $6 glass Fresh, ripe & quaffable fruit with a...good wine to drink with fruit Organic Italian Varieties from Pizzullibest wine tours los angeles Pizzulli Barbera 2010, Santa Barbara County  $29.99  ORGANICwine for mac free download Pizzulli Dolcetto 2010, Santa Barbara County  $29.99  ORGANICbest red wine under 100 dollars Pizzulli Sangiovese 2010, Santa Barbara County  $29.99  ORGANICplaces to buy wine in las vegas

Pizzulli Nebbiolo 2007, Santa Barbara County  $29.99  ORGANIC These are the love children of local architect and long time WINE EXPO-ista Cosimo Pizzulli who makes them right here in the Palisades and have been VERY well received in our Wine...best wine lunch nyc Campi Nuovi Sangiovese 2009,  Montecucco Toscana  ORGANIC How Old School is this? 1) The producer trained at Soldera, THE most famous and traditional Brunello estate. 2) 100% Organic viticulture and very traditional vinification in large Slovenian oak with natural yeasts, ambient temperatures and no additions of any kind. 3) It is bottled without fining or filtering. VERY limited, worth it. This is a third generation estate founded in 1830 and certified organic since 1991. Their commitment to their land includes placing 25 bird nests per hectare plus using the “sexual confusion technique” (using pheromone traps which male insects mate with, leaving the females barren) to combat damaging insects as well as the refusal to use chemicals to combat fungal infections.

They were one of our best discoveries at VinItaly 2012. Agriverde Pecorino Riseis 2011, Terre de...Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And while food is undoubtedly the star of the show, choosing the right wines to pair with your holiday feast can be just as important to having a delicious celebration. With so many flavors and textures going on in your meal, it can be hard to know which wines work best. In general, you’ll want to select light, crisp wines with delicate aromas, which let the food shine. Also, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to get a really good bottle. Each variety featured below is tasty, versatile, and typically sold for under $20. And they’re all organic, to boot! Sparkling: Bubbly is a hit for any occasion and can be enjoyed as an aperitif, for a Thanksgiving toast, or throughout the entire meal. Light and refreshing, sparkling wine will cleanse your palate so you can properly taste all the delicious food ahead. Pop open a bottle of California’s fresh and zesty Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvée or the delightfully aromatic Mionetto Organic Prosecco from Italy.

White: To tastefully enhance any course of your Thanksgiving feast, pour a crisp, clean white. Vibrant, citrusy Frey Organic Sauvignon Blanc is excellent paired with everything from turkey and ham (or tofurkey and seitan mains) to potato and veggie sides. Another great option is the creamy Chardonnay from Paul Dolan Vineyards; with hints of crisp apple and vanilla spice, this organic Chard is perfect for holiday sipping. Rosé/Red: Rosé—whether sparkling or still—crosses the bridge between white and red, and pairs well with turkey, stuffings and most sides. Food-friendly Bonterra Organically Grown Rosé presents a luscious blend of berries and spice, with a nice dry finish. If you prefer red, I recommend a light to medium bodied Pinot Noir. The fruit-forward earthiness and spicy notes will complement your food, without overwhelming it. New York’s Silver Thread Vineyard produces a velvety Pinot Noir, rich with black cherry and plum, that stands up against the tartness of cranberries and chutneys.

Dessert: Room for dessert? It’s always a treat to cap off your holiday meal with a touch of sweet wine. While you savor slices of pumpkin and sweet potato pies, sip on a Port-style dessert wine like Coates Red Cap Late Harvest Zinfandel. Or try bright, fizzy Vittorio Bera Moscato di’Asti for a lighter finish. The most important thing to remember about pairing is to keep it simple. Selecting wine should be enjoyable, not stressful, so have fun making your selections. Cheers to a happy, healthy holiday! Megan Murphy is a freelance writer living in NYC, who loves both dining out and getting crafty in the kitchen. Trader Joe’s has long had some of the best deals on wine in the country. If you are lucky enough to have a TJ’s in your town, you probably already know about some of their exclusive wine options. If you’re hosting a party and stuck on which to pick, don’t head to Trader Joe’s without scrolling through this comprehensive list of the best Trader Joes wines.