So, It's Wednesday and I just recently learned that
it's #WineWednesday at Twitter. Yesterday, I couldn't
help noticing all of the Thanksgiving essentials neatly displayed
at the market. Yet, with all the planning and recipe
searching (rookie cook) for the holidays I can't help but
think:
What would be the best, but easiest wine to go with Thanksgiving
dinner?
I would like to hear some some suggestions for wine that can be
relatively easy to find, and yet very pleasing. What I mean
is, like tequila, nobody really expects to go find that awesome
tequila that was your cousin's bestfriend's neighbor's
family reserve any time soon. What are some good wines that
somebody can purchase at the supermarket or local store that
is always worth a try with Thanksgiving Dinner?
Keeping in mind that our American holiday would be most complete
with American wine from places such as Napa or Sonoma (or
others), which would you prefer this season? (Yeah, I know that
both those places weren't in the Pilgrim's reach
yet..haha)
I feel totally bad, because in California, there might not be any
place where you can't hop on a freeway for 15-30min and hit a
winery..yet still..
Tell us all which wines are the easiest to pick up and enjoy! Feel
free to give details if you are totally in the know...
Happy #WineWednesday,
Jen
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Posted by Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:51pm PST
Report AbuseA good $12 cabernet (that tastes like a much more expensive cab) is the Rutherford Ranch... you can find it at BevMo and at local grocery stores in California (Safeway doesn't stock it). Clos Du Bois Sauvignon Blanc, is a solid pick for an inexpensive, decent white wine. It's not the best wine in the world, but it's sold everywhere and it's usually on sale. If you want to splurge ($30+) go for Grgich (grrr-gich), their reds and whites are equally amazing and they are carried by most supermarkets.
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Posted by Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:10pm PST
Report Abusei must say as far as i am concerned the only wine worth drinking is red... and unless you're serving fish for thanksgiving red is what i would stick with. I completely agree with babs a good cabernet or a merlot would sit quite nicely with a turkey dinner; but i am a cheapo and love my yellowtail ($12 or under) cant say i know anymore than old babs though... enjoy.
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Posted by Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:21am PST
Report AbuseI tend to disagree with the two above. I'm not a big Red wine fan with a few exceptions admitedly I love a Cabernet Sauvignon with a steak every once in a while but other than that I tend to stay away from reds. A White Merlot is sure to please maybe even a buttery Pinot Grigio. Best of luck and happy sipping!
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Posted by Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:25am PST
Report AbuseI'm in favor of a nice Riesling -- the apple-y taste is perfect for fall and a lovely compliment to almost anything you could imagine serving at a Thanksgiving meal!
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Posted by Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:12am PST
Report AbuseTurning Leaf makes good wines which are relatively affordable. J. Lohr has an awesome Cabernet, but I would think it's not a good pairing with turkey. The French Rose wines have been good lately and are light and dry enough to match a turkey day spread; La Vielle Firme is a good one available at Cost Plus World Market.
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Posted by Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:41am PST
Report AbuseYellow Tail reserve Shiraz. Or for something lighter Mirosou Pinot Nior
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