What wine recommendation would you make for the traditional Thanksgiving meal?
I am looking for a rather inexpensive ($25 max) bottle of wine to take to the family Thanksgiving celebration. I am not sure what will compliment it the best, though. I’d love to get a wine from an Illinois Winery, if possible, too, to help local businesses, but all suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
November 18th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
I always like a Riesling with poultry.
November 18th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Red Wines :-
1. Pinot Noir
2. Beaujolais Nouveau
3. Syrah or Zinfandel
White Wines:-
1.Chardonnay
2. Sauvignon Blanc
3. Riesling
Rosé¨ Wines:-
1.Grenache
2.White Zinfandel
Sparkling Wines
November 18th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Serve white wine with white meat & red wine with red meat. Since turkey is a white meat, why not try a white Zinfendel?
(Sutter Homes)
November 18th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Here are some good wines that I’ve tried while visiting that area (I’m originally from Indiana):
From Fox Creek Vineyards:
Chambourcin – $13.99
An off-dry red medium bodied, 100% Chambourcin grape wine with great aromas. Will age beautifully. A world class wine. Try it with any meat or game dish. Surprisingly good with light salads.
Golden Fox – $12.99
A semi-dry white blend of French-American grapes with distinct overtones of Vidal and Seval. Very brisk with up front acids and a very pleasing finish. Try it alone or with white meat and fish dishes.
From Lasata Wines, LLC:
‘04 Vintner‘s Select White
(Premium dry white) oak aged with creamy vanilla flavor. A good balance between wood and wine! $11.00
‘04 Vintner’s Select Red
Lighter bodied , but full of flavor! Wonderful hints of oak & with a little fruitiness. A nice light dry wine especially for those new to drinking drier wines! $16.00
November 18th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
if you can find any of these reislings, they are great
hogue
covey run
chateau ste michelle-eroica