Turkey Day Wine

Now that I have Thanksgiving off for the first time in years, it seems that our house is the chosen destination for a good portion of the family this year. We will be entertaining 20+ this year.
I really don't have problems with the food, but I do have an uppity aunt on the wife's side of the family coming down from Cinci that I want to impress with the grape juice. (You know being a Chef and all)
Here's what I already have on hand...
Kim Crawford Chardonnay, New Zealand
Jekel Riesling, Monterey
Alta Vista Cabernet, Argentina
Stephan Vincent Pinot Noir, Sonoma Co.
Alian Jaume & Fils Reserve Grand Veneur Cotes Du Rhone, France
and last but not least
Georges Dubeuf Beaujolais Nouveau (It is that time of year).
Any other suggestions? I like to think I know something about wine, but I just go with what I like most of the time. I'm not looking to spend more than $25 a bottle, but there has to be something else out there to impress that goes with the traditional holiday fare.

One of our go-to's lately has been Chateau de Montfort. Semi-dry with fruity notes

http://winecask.blogspot.com/2007/05/chateau-de-montfort-vouvray-2005-wine.html

If you like rieslings, I would suggest it. It rings in at about $13/bottle.

Dan, like you I have put down an assortment of wines to have on hand so that hopefully everyone will be able to have their choice. However, there is one that I have that you don't and that one is my personal choice: a Gewurtraminer, specificcally Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley, Mendocino. Plus a couple of ports for after dinner.

Beer's better.

A couple thoughts:

Tavel can be a fabulous wine with turkey. A dry French rose' that is very under appreciated.

Kim Crawford does a killer sauvignon blanc. Most of the New Zealand one's are fruity.

Anything form the Loire Valley. Usually a good value.

An Austrian riesling or gruner.

Off topic, but I JUST read an arguement on Facebook that a friend of mine was having with his wife about whether it is "Cincy" or Cinci". I said "Cincy", not just to score points with the Mrs., but... I'd hate to eat crow this time of year.

Beer's better.

I already have a nice selection of craft beers on stand by for the aimless cousin and his friends

Off topic, but I JUST read an arguement on Facebook that a friend of mine was having with his wife about whether it is "Cincy" or Cinci". I said "Cincy", not just to score points with the Mrs., but... I'd hate to eat crow this time of year.

I spell it Cincinnati but I got lazy! Sorry I caused the confusion.

Find some Inniskillin Icewine. That is good stuff.

A good dry riesling goes perfect with turkey. I highly recommend "Erocia" by Chateau Ste. Michelle. It runs around $20-$25 depending on where you buy it. I promise you will not be disappointed!!!!!

I say go with a Pinot!

Ironically, I just blogged this on our website yesterday: http://www.kegliquors.com/Blog/What-win ... ith-Turkey .

I was inspired to write mine after getting an email from the 30 Second Wine Adviser which also has some great ideas: http://www.wineloverspage.com/wineadvis ... 091120.php

I'm partial to Chardonnay w/turkey...my preference being "Schug", produced in Sonoma...has a very smooth, almost creamy, finish....not easy to find around here, but I know Liquor Barn sells it.

[Robin Garr]

I say go with a Pinot!

Pinot's got my vote! And put out a Riesling if you want to try a white. Or put out both. Or see my article that Todd so kindly references below.

[Robin Garr]

Ironically, I just blogged this on our website yesterday: http://www.kegliquors.com/Blog/What-win ... ith-Turkey .

Good article, Todd. Folks couldn't go wrong with any of those picks.