#1
Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:25am
Any ideas .... wine for Thanksgiving (this year)? Pinot Noir, Reisling, Beaujolais nouveau...?
#2
Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:32am
Personally, I'd never turn down a good riesling when I found one. That said, in my experience, there's no better crowd unifier than a pinot grigio. True, they can be a bit bland, but I've never met ANYONE who objects to their taste.
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#3
Any particulars Scott? Reisling? Pinot Grigio? Looking in the 8-12.00 range.
Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:39am
Any particulars Scott? Reisling? Pinot Grigio? Looking in the 8-12.00 range.
#4
Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:51am
I couldn't tell you off the top of my head, but when I head to the liquor store Thursdayish, I'd definitely be able to update you. I'm not a huge wine drinker myself, but there's one brand of pinot grigio that I love, at $13.00 for a liter and a half (NYC prices, which I would think would be lower elsewhere).
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#5
Posted: 11/7/07 at 8:37am
For a white cocktail wine that's a change of pace from the usual chards and s. blanc, try Greco di Tufo, an Italiano that's refreshingly different. Everyone likes it, and it's not one of those oak-tasting wines that overwhelm.
For the turkey (or chicken, duck, or whatever) meal itself, I took the NY Times recommendation a decade ago and now always serve a nice California Zinfandel -- an elegant and respectable red whose rep has been tarnished by "white Zinfandel," a trashy semi-sweet, headache-inducing white beverage not remotely related (and to me, not even wine.)
For the turkey (or chicken, duck, or whatever) meal itself, I took the NY Times recommendation a decade ago and now always serve a nice California Zinfandel -- an elegant and respectable red whose rep has been tarnished by "white Zinfandel," a trashy semi-sweet, headache-inducing white beverage not remotely related (and to me, not even wine.)
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Updated On: 11/7/07 at 08:37 AM
#6
Posted: 11/7/07 at 9:28am
I agree 100% with the Zinfandel rec. It is a delicious, slightly lighter red, and California produces great ones (in Italy, it's called Primitivo - it's the same grape).
Ravenswood is a solid California producer (I recommend their Zinfandel, but also their Cabernet). Absolutely delicious and a total bargain - Trader Joe's has them for between $8.99-$11.99 - and they can be found at almost any wine store.
As a strictly red drinker, I can also recommend these, if you can find them:
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - $11.00
Apollonio Copertino - MAJOR crowd-pleaser but harder to find - $12.00
Ravenswood is a solid California producer (I recommend their Zinfandel, but also their Cabernet). Absolutely delicious and a total bargain - Trader Joe's has them for between $8.99-$11.99 - and they can be found at almost any wine store.
As a strictly red drinker, I can also recommend these, if you can find them:
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - $11.00
Apollonio Copertino - MAJOR crowd-pleaser but harder to find - $12.00
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#7
Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:20pm
A good Margeaux would be tasty also.
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#8
Posted: 11/7/07 at 12:35pm
Pinot Noir pairs very well with turkey.
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#9
Posted: 11/7/07 at 1:03pm
I lean towards Pinots, C****nays and Syrahs. I recently found a good C****nay/Viognier wine. "Herding Cats" from the Western Cape. Inexpensive and tasty.
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#10
Posted: 11/7/07 at 1:12pm
On the Zinfandel line of thought, also try the Ravenswood Zinfandel - it retails for about $10 and is a nice smooth wine to have on hand, especially at the holidays. I usually have this around at Thanksgiving because it's not too expensive (10 people coming for Thanksgiving this year) and pairs nicely with turkey.
If you feeling splurge-like, try the Duckhorn Vineyards Paraduxx. It's a Cabernet blend that retails for about $50, but it is like velvet.
For Pinot Grigio, Santa Margarita is lovely. Retails for about $25. The Mezzacorona is about $10-$15 and does nicely. Most Pinot Grigios are pretty smooth and easy to drink in general.
And I'm not usually a big C-onnay fan, but I do love the Sonoma Cuterer Les Pierres. Another one I only get once in a while due to price, but it's very nice.
Not sure if they have a Best Cellars store where you live. It's a wine store at which every bottle is under $15 or so. And they have some really fantastic wines -- all divided by flavor so it's easy to choose one. Lots of fun.
ETA: Oops! I didn't see Love4Cheno's full post on the Ravenswood rec before I posted a similar rec. See, now you know it's a good coice - two recommendations. :)
If you feeling splurge-like, try the Duckhorn Vineyards Paraduxx. It's a Cabernet blend that retails for about $50, but it is like velvet.
For Pinot Grigio, Santa Margarita is lovely. Retails for about $25. The Mezzacorona is about $10-$15 and does nicely. Most Pinot Grigios are pretty smooth and easy to drink in general.
And I'm not usually a big C-onnay fan, but I do love the Sonoma Cuterer Les Pierres. Another one I only get once in a while due to price, but it's very nice.
Not sure if they have a Best Cellars store where you live. It's a wine store at which every bottle is under $15 or so. And they have some really fantastic wines -- all divided by flavor so it's easy to choose one. Lots of fun.
ETA: Oops! I didn't see Love4Cheno's full post on the Ravenswood rec before I posted a similar rec. See, now you know it's a good coice - two recommendations. :)
Updated On: 11/7/07 at 01:12 PM
#11
Posted: 11/7/07 at 2:29pm
peach- we have exquisite taste.
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#12
Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:07pm
Personally, I really like the Bolla Pinot Grigio and Soave
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#13
Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:10pm
GATO NEGRO BITCH!!!
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#14
Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:16pm
Hahahaha Gato Negro is what i drank as a poor college student! I used to save the plastic cats and hang them as trophies from my doorknob.
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#15
Posted: 11/7/07 at 3:21pm
Oh how I miss the plastic kitties. When ya heard the clickin', the good times start a-tickin'.
My college wine was Ernest and Julio Gallo's divine Cafe Zinfandel which, tragically, they no longer produce. It truly wasn't that far down the road from cranberry juice.
My college wine was Ernest and Julio Gallo's divine Cafe Zinfandel which, tragically, they no longer produce. It truly wasn't that far down the road from cranberry juice.
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#16
Posted: 11/7/07 at 4:44pm
Cafe Zinfandel- love it. Almost as classy as Chateau Diana, stocked by Gristede's. Almost.
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#17
Posted: 11/7/07 at 6:48pm
Thanks for all the recommendations...who knew BWW had so many oenophiles!
#18
Posted: 11/7/07 at 7:40pm
Also, Greg Norman (The golfer) has a nice C****nay (Victoria C****nay) from his Australian Estates. Sells for about $13.00 a bottle here in Denver. Really good wine. I have yet to try his others. He has vinyards in Australia and Californina.
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#19
Posted: 11/22/08 at 9:43pm
I just got hooked on a California wine from Cable Car Cellers. They have a "Red Wine" and a "White Wine". Both are really good and inexpensive. And My best friend and I celebrated the release of the Beaujolais yesterday. Georges Duboeuf is my favorite. (I am drinking a glass now and listening to the BCEFA channel on AccuRadio!) Primeur Beaujolais Villages Nouveau is also good. Tried it for the first time this year. Cheers dahlings!
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Updated On: 11/22/08 at 09:43 PM
#20
Posted: 11/23/08 at 1:00am
My $10.00 faves: Castle Rock 2005 Pinot Noir (Calif)
Rosemount 2005 Shiraz (Australia)
Avalon 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calif)
Rosemount 2005 Shiraz (Australia)
Avalon 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calif)
#21
Posted: 11/23/08 at 1:03am
I drank Rosemount for a while but can't drink it anymore.
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#22
Posted: 11/23/08 at 9:47am
LOL @ Gato Negro! Ugh!
The dude that owns the wine store near my house said that a dry Reisling (who knew? I thought they were all sweet) goes well with turkey.
And yes, I agree a zin or pinot noir would be nice for a red.
The dude that owns the wine store near my house said that a dry Reisling (who knew? I thought they were all sweet) goes well with turkey.
And yes, I agree a zin or pinot noir would be nice for a red.
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#23
Posted: 11/23/08 at 5:59pm
I found an inexpensive pinot noir called coastal vines. It is a very light, pinot and at under 11 dollars a bottle it is a great find.
Pinot Noir goes well with everything.
Pinot Noir goes well with everything.
#24
Posted: 11/23/08 at 6:10pm
I'm surprised that you aren't shilling it on your web site.
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#25
Posted: 11/23/08 at 6:15pm
I agree Corine! Pinot Noir is my favorite. my favorite is Premiat from Romania but my liquor store doesn't sell it anymore.
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