wine enthusiasts: what to drink with turkey dinner??

[54ny77]

I would recommend Boone's Apple Farm. It'll mask the flavor of the dried out turkey your in-laws make, and if you have a couple glasses, give just the right amount of contact high to suffer through the rest of the meal. Winner!

[rccardr]

Kudos make a nice pinot that goes well with turkey and falls in your price range. Angeline is a nice white and broadly available.

If you're OK with buying French, then LeFlaive Chablis for white and and nice Fleury red Rhone Villages would be good choices and not too far above your stated number. Note that both of those vintners also sell waaaaaaay upscale varietals that are vinyard-specific and cost several times your budget.

[yngpunk]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

I would recommend Boone's Apple Farm. It'll mask the flavor of the dried out turkey your in-laws make, and if you have a couple glasses, give just the right amount of contact high to suffer through the rest of the meal. Winner!

That's Boone's Farm Apple Wine, my friend... you need to know your malt liquor lest you stray down the wrong path and wind up with Mogen David (MD) 20/20. Interestingly, Boone's is now malt based and not wine based and is a brand of E & J Gallo who will "make no wine before its time"

[ORMojo]

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesgu...ksgiving-wines

[josephr]

get several BIG bottles of California chardonnay, open early and refill often.
Joe

[Llewellyn]

Penfolds Grange Hermitage

[scooter]

Some others to consider:

Reds
Pinot noir
The 2012 Sea Glass Pinot Noir($10), ** good value from Santa Barbara, cherry/raspberry flavors and some spice.
2011 Francis Coppola “Silver Label” Pinot Noir($15) **1/2 well structured, godfather approved. (Available at Total)
2009 Matua Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir, ($14)**1/2 cherry notes, medium body, with a floral, smoky perfume.
Beaujolais
2008 Georges Dubœuf Morgon Jean Descombes, $15 ** Loaded with aromas of black currant and roses, this Beaujolais is surprisingly jammy (fruity in the Beaujolais tradition) without being overpowering.
2009 Georges Dubœuf Morgon Jean Descombes, $16 *** Even better than the 2008 and top rated (93) (available at Total).
Syrah
2009 Flichman Syrah Barrancas, ($19) ***- Mendoza, Argentina- "...not a fan of Syrahs but this one is a bold potion loaded with flavor and highly rated (available at Total)
The 2011 J. Lohr “South Ridge” Syrah ($15) ** California spicy berry fruit, a hint of white pepper and firm tannins..
Rhône
2012 Robert Hall Cuvee de Robles ($18),** , California full-bodied, Rhône-style blend delivers a mouthful of berry flavors with a lingering spicy finish. Good with roasted meats
Italian Reds
2012 Allegrini Valpolicella Classico. ($17),** fruity, tart and a little spicy on the nose and tongue. (Available at Total)
2008 Pertinace Barbera d’Alba, $15 ** Well structured Barbera with hints of berry and spicy aromas from the Monferrato hills (SSE of Turin) of the Piedmont -a place you’d rather be riding this Thanksgiving than hanging out in New Jersey (just kidding).
Portugese Red
2010 Prazo de Roriz from Portugal’s Douro Valley. A great deal at $16.**1/2 from the land of port comes an interesting wine that’s very suitable to Thanksgiving food (handles the yams/cranberry sauce/turkey/stuffing). Think something like a Chianti classico or a well structured malbec.
Whites
Chardonnay
2011 Canoe Ridge Reserve Chardonnay ($16) **1/2 from Washington state has a fresh citrusy opening but ends with a buttery mouth feel that will cut the spice of the pumpkin pie or the tart sweetness of the cherry or apple pies.
2008 Hayman & Hill Russian River Valley Reserve Selection Chardonnay, ($14) ** Big and rich, lots of oak and fruit, with a buttery mouth feel and a solid finish, this wine easily works with Thanksgiving food.

[54ny77]

I thank you for the clarification!

Originally Posted by yngpunk

That's Boone's Farm Apple Wine, my friend... you need to know your malt liquor lest you stray down the wrong path and wind up with Mogen David (MD) 20/20. Interestingly, Boone's is now malt based and not wine based and is a brand of E & J Gallo who will "make no wine before its time"

[mvrider]

My family is of the opinion that decent champagne goes with anything. We enjoy Veuve Clicquot for being not over the top, yet consistently delicious.

Nowadays, a bottle is over $42 at Costco, but there are a lot of good sparkling alternatives, inc. prosecco.

[Ken Robb]

hey Scooter--are you in The Bay Area?

[SpokeValley]

Originally Posted by yngpunk

That's Boone's Farm Apple Wine, my friend... you need to know your malt liquor lest you stray down the wrong path and wind up with Mogen David (MD) 20/20. Interestingly, Boone's is now malt based and not wine based and is a brand of E & J Gallo who will "make no wine before its time"

BF used to pair well with a bit of wacky tobakky. Long ago in a galaxy far, far away...

[scooter]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

hey Scooter--are you in The Bay Area?

No, but my uncle lives in San Francisco. I had a cousin who lived in Fremont, but he moved to Poulsbo, Washington (Puget Sound area) last year. I'm still trying to figure that one out. Oh yes, I've visited vineyards up and down the coast from the Williamette valley in Oregon down to Santa Barbara. I hope to hit Italy next summer. Perhaps I'll ride by these vineyards near Alba and sample some of their fine wines. A lot of the best wines never make it out of country.

[rustychisel]

Sparkling Burgundy... say Mitchell's, Andrew Garrett, Peter Rumball's.

What is this 'Thanksgiving' of which you speak?

[parco]

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin has always been a family favorite.

[Seramount]

Originally Posted by SpokeValley

BF used to pair well with a bit of wacky tobakky. Long ago in a galaxy far, far away...

the most wretched night of my entire life involved drinking an entire bottle of Strawberry Hill, smoking some killer Colombian, and then getting food poisoning...

projectile vomit with a distinct pinkish hue...lovely.