wine enthusiasts: what to drink with turkey dinner??

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by LouDeeter

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

While I usually think a nice pinot noir is perfect with a turkey dinner I have also enjoyed a fairly dry chardonnay too. Leslie and I love BIG reds but I think they overpower roast turkey. BTW, I will happily skip pumpkin pie in favor of some nice port for "dessert".

[Ozz]

We don't eat meat/pork/poultry in our house....so the menu will be cedar planked king salmon....plus usual thanksgiving sides.

Wine will probably be a Kosta Browne Pinot, or just say 'eff it and open a Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard or Kathryn Hall cabernet....

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by metalheart

Baletto 2017 Sexton Hill Pinot, lovely easy to drink wine and for before dinner their Sparkling Brut Rose is hard to beat.

how does someone in Wi find out about Baletto?

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by Ozz

We don't eat meat/pork/poultry in our house....so the menu will be cedar planked king salmon....plus usual thanksgiving sides.

Wine will probably be a Kosta Browne Pinot, or just say 'eff it and open a Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard or Kathryn Hall cabernet....

planked salmon? I'll be over at 3:30...

How does someone in WA find out about KB?

[jtakeda]

Actually I take back everything I said before
get FLORAL TERRANES --anything.

I think its such a cool concept--might be dumb sounding to you--but theyre in Long Island and their whole thing is "suburban terroir" which is the flavor profile of Long Island, connecting back to LI's agriculture roots.

its super super interesting wine-I love it.

[buddybikes]

Originally Posted by Ozz

We don't eat meat/pork/poultry in our house....so the menu will be cedar planked king salmon....plus usual thanksgiving sides.

Wine will probably be a Kosta Browne Pinot, or just say 'eff it and open a Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard or Kathryn Hall cabernet....

Was this frozen king, couldn't possibly fresh this time of year?

Sounds wonderful, we get it in RI few weeks a year, grab it at any cost. Real (healthy) treat. Fortunately we had our swordfish, haddock and jumbo shrimp delivered this morning. Nice living near the ocean

[ORMojo]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

The good news is my wine budget in 2020 is substantially up from 2013!

Well then, Chateau d'Yquem Sauterne. My favorite holiday poultry wine.

Don't overlook a Rose' - possibly even a sparkling one. Soter Mineral Springs Brut Rose is one of my favorites.

[malbecman]

I always enjoy a nice Beaujolias Noveau to celebrate the new harvest.

[cd_davis]

Lots of good recommendations from across the country.
Cline of CA has a range of Zins and a medium body red blend that nice.
South of Boston there is a broad selection of Portuguese red blends priced $10-25 that fit the bill . I'm smoking a fresh turkey in a Big Green Egg, so we'll go with something to pair with the stronger taste of a smoked bird. Six possible selections are on the counter. Happy T-day to all and stay safe.

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by ORMojo

Well then, Chateau d'Yquem Sauterne. My favorite holiday poultry wine.

Don't overlook a Rose' - possibly even a sparkling one. Soter Mineral Springs Brut Rose is one of my favorites.

pls, do not give our $15/bottle mod a cardiac

[ORMojo]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

pls, do not give our $15/bottle mod a cardiac

Hey, he said his budget is "substantially up" so I was just poking at that a bit! In good nature. But it is a damn fine wine.

[077XX]

Another vote for Beaujolais or any good Gamay!

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by ORMojo

Hey, he said his budget is "substantially up" so I was just poking at that a bit! In good nature. But it is a damn fine wine.

it is. just unreal how it delivers year after year even with the hype.

Another one - Louis XIII. I got to try that ONCE.

[Brian Cdn]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

Beer.

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Yay

IPA or Pilsner.

[cinema]

just get a beaujolais cru dont waste money on beaujolais nouveau/villages. morgon fluerie moulie a vent bruily etc. 15-30$. 2015 best year