The Thanksgiving holiday celebrates many of the principles upon which WineSpirit is being built.

An important “ritual” in preparing for the holiday is the choosing of an appropriate wine. 

Two wines associated with Thanksgiving are the youthful Beaujolais and the rich-in-character Zinfandel.  Each wine symbolizes an important facet of what is for us to celebrate with this holiday.  The youthful Beaujolais reminds us that, as years are reckoned for nations, our country is still very young.  We are a nation blessed with youthful energy and vision.  Whatever one’s chronological age, the sip of Beaujolais and the taste of warmth and friendship that adorn the festive platters remind us that we are alive, alert to so much for which to be grateful.  Inherent in Thanksgiving is joy for all that is wonderful about this day and for all the warming memories of Thanksgiving past. 

We may choose the moment of tasting the wine to toast this wonderful day and exchange best wishes and blessings for the world and for one another.  The youthfulness manifests in the ideals that we bring to the table.  It is the start of a season of joy and thankfulness.  It is a period in which to strive to connect with higher and nobler goals.  It is a time to reflect on the characteristics that set this country apart from others, even the way we have held together while going through an historic process in the election of our president. 

Many of us associate Zinfandel with Thanksgiving, not only because of how well it complements the turkey and trimmings, but also because of its unique value and character as an American wine.  Although its roots may be traced to Europe, it took root here.  Because of its pedigree and its taste, Zinfandel is a perfect wine to enjoy on the American holiday that celebrates both the harvest of the land and of the spirit.  Sipping this wine of distinctiveness and complexity, this wine of spirit, opens us up to a depth of joy and celebration of the gift of being alive in a country built on such spirit, spice, and character.

The best of American Spirit bubbles to the surface as we lift our glasses and utter our deepest feelings of gratitude for all the unique ingredients, the blessings, which have enriched our lives.  We are especially grateful for the blessing of this particular time for thanks giving, for stopping to reflect and to celebrate, and to do so all over the land.