Inspired by past experiences where everything seemed joyous and effortless, I agreed to host Thanksgiving dinner last year. When the big day came I was tired and nervous. As my guests arrived I became lost in the fun of spending time with family and friends. By the end of the evening I was reminded that what was important was spending time with my favorite people. I spent the next couple of days washing dishes and enjoying leftovers. When the euphoria and tryptophan wore off, I was left thinking, “That was fun but I wish there was an easier way to do this.”

Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday in Napa Valley at Domaine Chandon’s Etoile Restaurant. Etoile hosts a Thanksgiving menu where you can choose to include a wine pairing. You won’t have to clean your house or spend time after your meal washing dishes. All you’ll have to do is bring your appetite to a restaurant that received a Michelin Star and sip on Domaine Chandon award-winning sparkling and still wines.

The Thanksgiving menu at Etoile begins with Oyster and Caviar service. The first course is a pairing of Roasted Chestnut Soup and Domaine Chandon Extra-Dry Riche. The Chandon Extra-Dry Riche won a Gold Medal and Best of Class at the 2004 California State Fair Wine Competition and was featured in Gourmet Magazine, also in 2004, as one of ten “Everyday Wine” recommendations.

Another course to look forward to is Braised Snake River Farms Pork served with Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Brut. Snake River Farms is family-owned and is dedicated to providing the highest quality meats. The Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Brut was described by Wine Enthusiast as rich, complex, and robust while receiving 93 points and the Editor’s Choice award in 2007.

One course that should especially peak your curiosity is Pan Roasted John Dory. I hadn’t heard of this deep-sea fish until I watched episodes of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. John Dory is rarely imported to the United States and has been described as mildly-flavored, tender, and delicate. It will be accompanied by Domaine Chandon Carneros Chardonnay 2007.

Another course served with one of Domaine Chandon’s award-winning wines is Liberty Farms Duck Breast served with large, sweet Medjool Dates, Pumpkin Puree, and deliciously aromatic Black Trumpet Mushrooms. Perfectly paired with this course is Domaine Chandon Carneros Pinot Noir 2007. This wine was awarded 90 points by Wine Spectator this year.

A Thanksgiving celebration just isn’t the same without turkey. Etoile’s menu includes Roasted Diestel Farms Turkey Breast with Potato Puree, Pancetta Stuffing, and Cranberry. Sonoma’s Diestel Farms is sustainably farmed and its turkeys are range grown and humanely raised. The versatile, flavorful Domaine Chandon Carneros Pinot Meunier is paired with this course. Click here to view the full menu including desserts!

Make this Thanksgiving Holiday unforgettable and effortless by allowing Etoile Restaurant to take care of the cooking and cleaning, and by contacting Napa Wine Tours to take care of the driving. We have a variety of vehicles for you to choose from to fit your private group of friends and family.

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