Thornton Winery

Champagnes	White Wines	Red Wines
Thornton NV Brut aperitifs, fruits, nuts (strawberries, salted almonds) Thornton Blanc de Noir grilled salmon with glaze or dried herbs Thornton Cuvée Rouge holiday turkey, grilled foods (chicken, seafood, meat) Thornton Cuvée de Frontignan lighter fruit deserts (sorbet, cheesecake) Thornton 1996 Brut Reserve poached fish in a light sauce, poached chicken in citrus juice, steamed lobster in butter Thornton 1996 Brut Reserve Natural poached fish in a light sauce, poached chicken in citrus juice, steamed lobster in butter, salads with fruit based dressings	Thornton 2005 Chardonnay seafood with rich sauces (oysters, scallops) Simple roasts such as prime rib, leg of lamb, roast chicken or pork chops Thornton 2005 Sauvignon Blanc dishes with lemon and caper sauces made witheither seafood, chicken, veal or pork piccata. Grilled meats, fish with mustard glazes or drizzled with herb vinaigrettes. Pastas such as linguini and clams, Asian dishes with lime, Thai fish sauce and lemon grass. Salads accented with feta or goat cheese Thornton 2006 Viognier rich seafood and lighter meats, sautéed fish such as salmon, tuna, swordfish, or mackerel. Steamed lobster with drawn butter, rich lobster bisque, scallops or crab. Pork dishes or ham with a sweeter glaze. Holiday turkey or stuffed/roasted Cornish game hens	Thornton 2005 Nebbiolo beef, roasts, steaks, hearty stews Thornton 2002 Cabernet-Merlot chicken stuffed with gorgonzola, rich lamb or beef stews made with a little wine, sharp aged cheddar, grilled steak with course salt and black pepper Thornton 2001 Côte Red red meats, light game and foul, pungent cheeses Thornton 2005 Old Vine Zinfandel grilled or barbecued foods, halibut with capers, olives and diced tomatoes. Rotisserie chicken marinated in herb vinaigrette Thornton 2005 Sangiovese pasta with marinara sauce, lasagna, chicken Caesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs Thornton 2004 Merlot roasted, broiled, barbecue beef,steak, London broil, ribs Thornton 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon roasted chicken with garlic pepper or paprika, roasted turkey with saga or dressing, baked lamb stew with vegetables or herbs, grilled steak with dried herbs, baked hamburger or meat loaf, hearty ripe cheese Thornton 2004 Syrah grilled steak with herbs, roasted game with mild herbs, hearty ripe cheeses Thronton 2004 Estate Syrah grilled lamb, marinated tri-tip, wild game 2005 Thorny's Côte Red grilled meats, hearty pastas, rich cheeses
Blush & Sweet Wines
2005 Thorny's White Zinfandel light appetizers, white cheese, fruit Thornton 2005 Moscato light fruit or lemon deserts (fruit tarts, sorbet) Thornton 2005 Sangiovese Rose spicy Mexican food, sweet and sour Asian cuisine, Cajun blackened snapper, barbecue ribs, pasta marinara 2004 Late Harvest Zinfandel mouth coating flavors of blueberry, rich white chocolate and gooseberry are framed by a silky, velvety backbone, ending with lingering spice and vanilla-berry