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: RipeThe Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer