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woman on wine with amy reileyWith a recession in full swing, Holiday excess is a thing of the past. But in my house, skimping on quality is out of the question. Here are some of the wines I am considering serving this Thanksgiving, superior turkey wines at bargain basement prices. |
Brancott
2009 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and tart with fresh citrus acidity, this wine is the antidote to rich, Thanksgiving fare. A steal at $13, I suggest you invest in a few bottles. So refreshing is this wine that your guests are almost guaranteed to reach for another glass.
Lucien Albrecht
Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose
This is one of the best buys in bubbly from anywhere in the world. I first tasted this wine last Thanksgiving and, served garnished with pomegranate kernels, it was a very fashionable and fabulous start to the meal.
Stephen Vincent
2007 Crimson
California
This is one of the best buys in American red wine I’ve tasted in recent memory-make that all memory. Balanced with both tart fruit and a smoky, bacon fat richness, this is a wine that drinks like something 3x its price.
Navarro Vineyards
2008 Edelzwicker
Mendocino, CA
This beautifully-balanced, California white blend is the epitome of Thanksgiving wine in my book. Lightly sweet, low alcohol and invitingly aromatic, it will appeal to everyone from granny to tike.
LaZarre
2007 Central Coast Pinot Noir
This is the biggest splurge of the bunch, but considering the average price of a fine Pinot Noir, this is a bargain. Its combination of bright berry and earthy, slightly wild aromas and flavors is, to me, like Thanksgiving in a glass.
