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November 11, 2012 By Tanji Leave a Comment

BIG Time Savings with these Turkey Day Wines

November 11, 2012 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Great news – good wines for your Thanksgiving meal don’t cost a lot of money!

All you need is a wine that’s got a lot of fruit and good acidity – one that will compliment the many flavors in your feast not overpower them.

Here are some of my choices to get you started as you peruse those crowded wine isles. I would suggest calling stores ahead of time if you’re set on a specific wine. Or, even easier…buy the wines online at H-E-B’s new website and simply pick them up when you go to the store.

My Suggestions…

GD_Flower_BrouillyBeaujolais! This light, bright red wine is always popular this time of year. You might start with a celebratory glass. Georges DuBoeuf , who I had the pleasure of interviewing this summer, is the ‘king’ of Beaujolais wines. You’ll see them at most H-E-B’s. Be adventurous and try some of the Cru Beaujolais like the Brouilly. They’re a bit more complex, are very inexpensive and very food friendly.

Meomi pinot noirPinot Noirs are always a great Thanksgiving wine because they pair beautifully with a variety of foods – perfect for your smorgasbord of holiday choices.

This year I’m choosing Meiomi Pinot Noir. At about $19 a bottle, this California Central Coast wine is a winner. It’s made by the Belle Glos (Clark and Telephone) folks known for their attractive and delish pinot that sells for about $40 and has the thick, long, red wax bottle neck.

As for the whites –

Why not some bubbles! Sparklings pair with a variety of foods and add such a festive mood to any event.

Anna Codorniu Brut Cava – a Spanish sparkler from one of the oldest wine producers in Spain. A bargain at about $15 – H-E-B

Some other ideas –

Kunde ChardonnayChardonnay – Kunde Chardonnay from Sonoma County is always a crowd pleaser and will pair just fine with a Thanksgiving meal. It’s about $14.

Simi Chardonnay from Sonoma is another good choice at about the same price point.

Viogniers – Fuller bodied with floral and fruity aromas but dry on the palate, so it pairs perfectly with a variety of foods. Texas is making some wonderful Viogniers…look for Becker Vineyards, Brennan Vineyards and McPherson Cellars to name a few.

Off the Beaten Path…

Anne Amie Cuvée A Müller Thurgau – Lots of fruit and florals on the nose but a refreshingly dry wine from Oregon. Plenty of acidity so it pairs with a variety of foods. If you can find this one, it’s very inexpensive at about $14 and would pair nicely with the big meal.  (Spec’s)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone! Don’t hesitate to email me at goodtaste@tanjipatton.com if you have any questions. I would suggest calling the stores ahead to be sure they have the particular wine you’re looking for.

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Filed Under: Tanji's Tanjents, Thanksgiving, Wines Tagged With: Anna Codorniu Brut Cava, Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau, Becker Vineyards, Brennan Vineyards, Chardonnay, Georges Duboeuf, Kunde, McPherson Cellars, pinot noirs, Simi Chardonnay, Sonoma, Viogniers

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