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11-23-2020, 07:40 PM
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A good store has employees that do regular tastings. Find an employee who looks like they give a care, tell them what you want to spend per bottle, then ask them what they're into lately or what they would bring to the table. It'll work out. And this is 2020 so buy 100% more bottles than you otherwise might. 
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11-23-2020, 07:48 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving. Last edited by nickl; 11-23-2020 at 07:52 PM.
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11-23-2020, 08:15 PM
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A few on are on list for the day:
Lewis Grace 2018 Pinot Noir, lovely easy to drink while also very tasty their Granache and especially Barbera are also spectacular. Jeff Runquist Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and their Estate Zin are wonderful wines that are easy to drink and flavorful. I have never had a bottle of any varietal from Runquist that disappointed. Baletto 2017 Sexton Hill Pinot, lovely easy to drink wine and for before dinner their Sparkling Brut Rose is hard to beat. If you have a person who appreciates Chardonnay, then the Chamisal Califa or Edna Valley bottles are worthy wines. Their
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11-23-2020, 08:55 PM
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In Northern NJ you’re close to some pretty interesting wines.
I’d look for something made with a Louise Swenson grape for something light (assuming you’re interested in east coast grapes) and if you want red a CA Pinot noir is really outstanding—I’m not sure I can recommend a good one for less than $15. I’m pretty fond of Oyster River Winegrowers for a cheap wine—they’re based in Maine but distribution should be wide especially out there
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11-24-2020, 07:04 AM
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11-24-2020, 07:10 AM
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This year also we will have a much smaller gathering, so i'm pretty much the chief wine drinkererer  - In reality, we would generally have quite a few people over, which calls for multiple bottles, and most people really dont give a darn what they drink. i'll be a little more discerning with a couple good bottles this year for our small feast. oh man, i have some serious plans for the bird this year, and they definitely do not include the oven!
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11-24-2020, 07:18 AM
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We were considering smoking our bird this year, as the Traeger has become an oft used appliance during the pandemic, but my hand fisted approach to turkey buying ended up with too big a bird to smoke in a timely manner -- to the oven she goes.
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11-24-2020, 07:37 AM
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11-24-2020, 09:40 AM
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We will start pre-dinner with an Alsatian Cremant (sparkling). Any champagne or sparking works to get folks going and it also pairs well with traditional Turkey Thanksgiving. Then, we usually offer either German Mosel Riesling, Kabinett or Spatlese, depending what needs to be opened; or a U.S. Pinot Noir. This year, it will be a Four Graces Reserve Pinot Noir from Oregon. My daughter is bringing a dry-farmed U.S. Chardonnay. We haven't tried Chardonnay with Thanksgiving, so that will make for an interesting choice. Wine is always a big part of the menu for us. My wife puts together the food menu, then she and I discuss the pairings. If you want a good deal on wine, go to this link and order $150 worth of wine and get free shipping plus a $50 discount. So, if you order exactly $150, you will pay $100. Sales Tax will depend on where you live. Some states they don't charge sales tax and it makes for a doubly good deal. And, I get a referral bonus too!! http://share.wineaccess.com/v/Louis
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11-24-2020, 12:55 PM
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Recently it's usually Reisling and Aussie red (Shiraz) but really open to anything. Except champagne and ice wine. Both are gross!
You should check out a doc called Sour Grapes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPUYuwSRwB8
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