2006-11-20 17:23:21 · 17 answers · asked by Laura K 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Barefoot Pinot Noir about $6.00 a bottle.
2006-11-20 17:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by amexpro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this dinner, you have the light meat plus some heavy sides so both a substancial white (Chardonnay, preferably French) or a lighter red (pinot noir) work best. A pinot is said to be the most food friendly red and often called a white wine masquerading as a red. A reasonable one is Carneros Creek ($15) has good body and flavor. Many cheaper pinots will be thin and weak tasting to me. Mark West also makes a reasonable one. Go to your local store and ask the wine-guy for some recommendations.
2006-11-21 02:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by KeithB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coolest is a Beaujolais Noveau. This has become a Thanksgiving tradition in the US as it coincides with release of the first Beaujolais for that year from France. It was released this week. I heard that this year is a good one. It should retail for about $10. It is a light red wine because it is new. Past years have seen Beaujolais Noveau taste just like grape juice with no nuances. Don't feel intimated by the name. It is pronounced, "buj-o-lay, new-vo". I heard that the big discounter's like Costco are the largest purchasers in those states that allow them to sell it. You can't go wrong with it. You can also impress your guests with the fact they are tasting the new wine that was just released from France worldwide 7 days ago.
Happy Thanksgiving
2006-11-20 18:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by andywho2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woodbridge makes some really decent inexpensive wines. It is a Robert Mondavi winery, so the quality is good even though Central Valley grown grapes are used instead of Napa. You can get bottles or merlot and cabernet for less than $10 a bottle at most supermarkets (with a wine department).
2006-11-20 19:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm all for the Australian reds, particularly the blends. My favorite brand is Black Swan, and they are readily available for about $6 a bottle. If you're looking for a mellow red to go with turkey (I'm assuming it's turkey), try the Shiraz-Merlot as it's fairly light and easy to drink. It's one of my favorites, and I can drink it with just about anything (even though all the wine people are cringing right now, LOL).
2006-11-20 18:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by ct 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with an inexpensive Australian red wine. Heaps of great labels to choose from. They are all good! Your guests will appreciate your concern for their palates.
2006-11-20 17:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree 2004 Fat Bastar* Shiraz by Thierry and Guy is delicious and I just had it last night, thus can really vouch for it. It is pretty spicy, nice red fruit and medium tannins and believe it would pair well with your dinner. It retails between $10.00 and $13.00 a bottle depending on where you live.
2006-11-20 17:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by wine&foodcat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australian Wines are fantastic for the price
Tyrell's Long Flat Red (wonderful and they will think you paid a ton for it)
Black Opal
Rosemont
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Red%20Wines:15605-Region=Australian
PS Chardonnay is a white wine
2006-11-20 17:31:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Woop Woop Shiraz from Australia it is moderately priced and is a fantastic red wine.
2006-11-21 02:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an Aussie red blend - Wirra Wirra Church Block - it is inexpensive and very nice
2006-11-20 17:26:36 · answer #10 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋