2006-12-19 06:22:41 · 19 answers · asked by john r 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Afraid it is turkey - I was thinking a lightish red, not too rich or overpowering.
2006-12-19 06:42:05 · update #1
Don't be afraid. Your best options are either Beaujolais or even a grenache based wine. Beaujolais has 9 or 10 different areas to choose from, even though a good "Beaujolais Villages" will stand you in good stead. This region has faced derision due to the "Nouveau" thing, but do not be put off.
Grenache is a grape used mainly in the South of France in such varietals as "Fitou" & "Cotes Du Rhone" amongst others. The alcoholic note it gives helps open out many kinds of fowl and you can get excellent examples of this from £5 up.
If you really want to splash out on this grape, try D'Arenberg of Oz, I think the grenache based bottling is called "The Custodian" and is about £11.
Also slow baste your turkey it helps keep the juices in and try basting it with goose fat.
two for the price of one. Must be Christmas
2006-12-19 20:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a Beaujolais. They are usually a light fruity red wine. Georges DuBeouf is probably the most common one at the liquor store, so look for one around where those wines are in the French section. Or you might want to ask for a light Italian Chianti or a Pinotage from South Africa.
2006-12-19 07:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore all the wine snobbery..wine should be paired with the food (?????).. Drink the wine which you enjoy with the food you enjoy, after all eating and drinking are about enjoyment. I always like a nice red from the Montepulciano grape, Pinot noir or Merlot. Why not try Scarpantoni Black Tempest, a luscious red bubbly!!
See attached link for more ideas- http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/browsearticles~Filter~FoodMatchGeneral:foodgroup,13|FoodMatch:food,26~results_per_page~~imi~KELKOO~mscssid~F852B5EC961F4DFCA0BC73A324A5ED79.aspx
2006-12-20 02:01:33 · answer #3 · answered by forge close folks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowers ..pinot noir...or a nice dolcetto, both are light to medium bodied reds...I personally am having Plumpjack cabernet, but we are having side dishes that will make a cab the appropiate wine.
2006-12-19 09:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beaujolais- Villages
2006-12-19 08:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by bilbotheman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favorite red wine would be a Shiraz and especially a brand called Woop Woop Shiraz from Australia. It is just awesome!
2006-12-19 06:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by COACH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cabernet sauvignion from Chile is the nicest wine ever
2006-12-19 06:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by AMY S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chateauneuf du Pape
2006-12-19 06:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Corleone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I sincerely hope you aren't thinking of serving red wine with turkey.
You will need a white, something crisp.
a colombard perhaps.
If you are having red meat like a beef roast then i would go for a nice merlot or a shiraz
2006-12-19 06:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
What are you eating? Wine should be paired with the food.
Pinot Nior
Merlot , are my favorites.
2006-12-19 06:27:46 · answer #10 · answered by shikk79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋