First Thanksgiving at my house and I don't know which Wine to buy...All of my Family drinks wine and I want to get this right..Serving traditional Turkey Dinner,looking for two or three bottles at $15-$25 range...Costco has a good selection but I am clueless. Any suggestions?
2006-11-15 01:04:35 · 9 answers · asked by mark w 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Blue Nun Reisling is yummy & fruity, or a pinot grigio is drier but also complements turkey well. It is just a matter of what tastes good to you. Ask your guests what they like, and try a few to see what you like.
2006-11-15 01:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The rule of thumb for wine pairings is to match flavors - sweet with sweet foods, acidic with tangy foods, robust with strong flavors, etc. This is so that the food and the wine don't overshadow each other and you can still taste both.
The thing with Thanksgiving dinner is that there are such a wide variety of flavors in the many dishes that no single wine can match all of them. So I recommend serving some mild but tasty wines, and offer at least two for guests to choose from.
My picks are a Sauvignon Blanc (mild white, not too tannic); White Merlot (sweet and flavorful); and a Pinot Noir (a mild but flavorful red).
2006-11-15 09:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beaujolais Nouveau is a Thanksgiving wine. Georges Duboeuf is the best I've had. I comes out the Thursday before Thanksgiving. It is a very mild red made from Beaujolais grapes and bottled before it is aged. Many wine shops and restaurants celebrate its arrival each year.
If you would like a nice white too, try a Pinot Grigio.
2006-11-15 09:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Georges Duboeuf's Beaujolis.
It's very reasonably priced. Each year Duboef has a different decoration on the bottle. It is also a great wine to bring to someone's house during the holidays. The decorative bottle adds a nice touch!
2006-11-15 09:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by jyanks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau is all I drink at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stock up it sells quick. The first shipment is sent by plane to arrive the Thursday before Thanksgiving. The following shipment is sent by ship. There are frequently shortages between shipments. Make sure you buy the current year (This year buy 2006).
http://www.winewithoutrules.com/
2006-11-15 09:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm plan on bringing a Pinot Noir for myself and Chardonay for the rest of my family. Everyone has different preferences and my family doesn't drink wine very often.
This link migh help you:
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Perfect-Pairs/detail.aspx
Good luck on your first Thanksgiving. I'm sure it will be wonderful, whatever wine you serve.
2006-11-18 10:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by natrgrrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Riesling. Sam's Club and probably Costco has Riesling for about $7 a bottle. Its light and fruity and goes wonderfully with Turkey. You can buy enough that everyone can enjoy plenty.
2006-11-15 09:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A light dry white wine is best with Fowl. Some reds will be good, but rule of thumb is Fish and Fowl, White, if it bleeds, Red.
2006-11-15 09:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best wine! http://www.jeanjean.fr/r2_public/an/traditions/traditions5.cfm
2006-11-15 09:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋