What wine would you rec for Thanksgiving dinner?

[cynatnite]

I wouldn't mind a spicy sweet kind of wine. I rarely drink wine and don't know them that well. I just know I don't like dry. I've had some sweet wine that I've enjoyed. I don't remember anything about it except that it was a red.

What is your favorite and what would you recommend?

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. some options....

For a red, a Pinot Noir (Oregon or California), or even one of the more serious Beaujolais (not the Nouveau).

For a white, a Gewurztraminer (Alsace or California) - either dry or slightly sweet - or a nice German Reisling, either a Kabinett or even Spatlese sweetness level.

We will probably go Reisling - a Kabinett to start, then Spatlese - and an Eiswein or Auslese for after dinner....

Just a few ideas!

[cynatnite]

3. The beaujolais has to be consumed immediately...right?

I heard that if it's open too long, it's not any good.

[NRaleighLiberal]

6. no....it's fine for hours. You just can't age it for more than a few years.

[Chan790]

2. Gewurztraminer, it's a German white with the bold flavor to stand up to turkey.

No specific label.

Edit: I disagree in the Pinot Noir but generally NRaleighLiberal bulls-eyed the question.

[hrmjustin]

4. merlot.

[d_r]

5. pinot noir

But I'd rather have a chimay.

[Kaleva]

7. Mad Dog 20/20

A review

"kind of rancid"

"feels like knives stabbing my stomach"

"don't be a douchebag"

[kwassa]

8. Kung Fu Girl (and I'm not kidding ....)

a wonderful Washington State riesling from Charles Smith, discovered in a blind taste test a few years back. Despite the ridiculous name, a highly rated and excellent wine. Full-bodied, not over-sweet.

[archiemo]

9. Just shared a bottle of this over the weekend!

I happened across this wine at a wine tasting and really enjoyed it! Was also intrigued by the name!!

[MrMickeysMom]

10. How much should this run per bottle, kwass?

I'm thinking to try it, just FOR the bottle!

[kwassa]

22. when the county store has it, about $13.70

when I have to go elsewhere, about $15.99.

[MrMickeysMom]

24. Not too bad...

I'll have to check with PA's nearest (state run) spirits store…

Thanks!

[grasswire]

11. me three on Gewurtztraminer

and also on the beaujolais nouveau.

Those have been my choices since I lived in Sonoma county wine country. Neither one is particularly sweet, though. You might find a light and fruity Italian wine to be akin to what you want.

[B Calm]

12. Boone's Farm or Ripple

[Earth_First]

13. When your brother in law brings a box of NASCA-bernet...

Just smile and thank him.

[beemer27]

14. The brand is not that important.

In these matters let the wine snobs argue about the brand and year. The important things that most of us should keep in mind when buying wine for any occasion are Cheap, Red, and Sweet. In that order. If you keep these simple guidelines firmly in mind, you can not go wrong.
No thanks are necessary, it is always a pleasure helping others discover the real facts of life.

[Gato Moteado]

15. my wife and i drink organic reds and we have found some that we think are fantastic....

Palo Alto makes a great organic shiraz/merlot/cabernet blend...I pay about $12 to $15 a bottle here in Costa Rica so it should be less in the US. (Chile)

Caliterra Bio-Sur organic Shiraz (and I think they have a carmenere, also) is another interesting one we like...$12 to $15 a bottle here in Costa Rica so it will be less in the US. (Chile)

Chimango makes an organic cabernet and an organic malbec and while I can't get them down here in Costa Rica, I have gotten them at Central Market on my trips to Austin and for about $10 a bottle it's a fantastic wine. (Argentina)

Not organic, but one of my favorite wines, currently, is Ravenswood Vintner's Blend Shiraz. The other Ravenswood wines are easy to find, but the Shiraz is a bit tougher. I bought a bottle a few months ago at a Trader Joe's in San Francisco. If you find a bottle, pick it up and drink it...you won't be disappointed...it's generally $10 to $12 a bottle. (California)

[Gato Moteado]

16. another one we just tried recently that we really liked was....

2011 Chateau Haut Maginet, Bordeaux. I don't believe it was organic. We paid about $20 or $22 for the bottle but it will be cheaper in the US. (France)

[Sheldon Cooper]

17. Marney would recommend Clos du Bois chardonnay

Did I say recommend? Correction: Marney would demand it!

One of the funniest things I've ever seen:

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/2009/11/26/awkward-family-story-the-thanksgiving-letter/

[HereSince1628]

18. We're going with both hard cider and our local hard water

If pushed we can always call it apple wine.

[n2doc]

19. You might try a Port

More of an after dinner drink, though.

I have really enjoyed Coppola's wines (yes, the same guy who directed The Godfather). His Merlot would fit your description well and isn't too expensive (~12 a bottle, sometlmes less on sale). His Chardonnay isn't too shabby, either.

[locks]

20. White zinfandel

Pretty in pink

[JVS]

21. Franzia!

[Trailrider1951]

23. If you're having turkey, try a nice rose

Rose (pronounced rose-A) is slightly sweet, more so than the darker reds, and will complement the meat and all the trimmings. Here in Texas, we have Spec's stores that have an abundance of different wines, both import and domestic. The last rose I had from Spec's was an import from Portugal. It was light, fruity, slightly sweet, and with a slight carbonation. The price was about $7 a bottle, and it was delicious! Hope this helps!

[PoliticAverse]

26. Just make sure you avoid Wild Irish Rose...

http://www.bumwine.com/wildirishrose.html

[Trailrider1951]

32. LOL, that's not the rose

I had in mind.

[MH1]

25. Since you aren't a wine snob, you might consider supporting one of your local wineries

(assuming you have them wherever you are)

I live in the Philly area and kind of get a kick out of trying various PA/NY wineries. I've found some decent wine at decent prices that way, and I like knowing that I'm not buying as much carbon pollution that way.

[BlueJazz]

27. Sorry, I have to do this.

Mooooooommmmm, can't you pleeeeeeeease.......passsssss the graaaaaaavy.

[ConcernedCanuk]

28. Mogen David - red and sweet.

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Take ur pick.

CC

[PoliticAverse]

31. “Have you ever tasted Mogen-David extra heavy malaga wine with soda water and lime juice?”

http://exiledonline.com/great-obscure-films-1-a-new-leaf/

[nolabear]

29. Gruener Veltliner. Also great white with enough guts to stand up to turkey.

[Brother Buzz]

30. A California Sauvignon Blanc would be my choice

A couple of bottles, chilled, rested, and ready to go.

[dipsydoodle]

33. I'd happily wreck and get wrecked

on bottle of sparkling Burgandy although you'd find sparkling Shiraz for less.

[LWolf]

34. A brown ale or a porter.

Oh. Wine? Uhh...

How about a hard cider?

And/or a hot spiced cider?

Oh. Wine.

A mulled wine of some kind. How about the Oxford Bishop? It sounds yummy.

http://www.food.com/recipe/the-oxford-bishop-19th-century-spiced-mulled-port-wine-200954

Probably not what you are looking for, but if I'm going to have wine, that's what I want. For a sweet wine, choose a port. That's the best I've got.