Thread: Thanksgiving Wine

Here are some picks Im looking at for thanksgiving. Tired of the Beaujolais and Pinots so going with a merlot and zin for the reds and rolling the dice with some newer whites. Here are my pics.


Franciscan Chard/ Franciscan Merlot- this vineyard is next door to Opus and generally dependable, Both under 15!

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viogner - Good reviews and always liked these two varietials $12 bucks!

Quivira Zin $16 -Was tired of pinots so rolling with a Zin. This and the seghisio zin both good reviews with the sub $20 price point.
May Roll with the Cline Zin as well since its only 8.99.

Simi Sav Blanc- Once again a white that should pair well and good reviews for $10 bones.

Other Pick- Kim Crawford Chard Unoaked; generally good reviews and another sub $15 price point.

"IS IT READY YET?!?"
or
"THERE'S NOT ENOUGH GRAVY!!!!"

Do you want cheese with that wine, Fisch? :P

Originally Posted by Fisch

"IS IT READY YET?!?"
or
"THERE'S NOT ENOUGH GRAVY!!!!"

hahaha! awesome post.

Tablas Creek 2004 Esprit de Beaucastel
Tablas Creek 2008 Tannat
Cypher Winery Anarchy GSM
And for those who want white Cypher Winery 2010 Grenache Blanc

Would a Rosé be good with Thanksgiving Dinner?

Originally Posted by Drop The Gloves

Would a Rosé be good with Thanksgiving Dinner?

Yes....its one of the prototypical thanksgiving wines. Dont drink Roses so cant make any recommendations however.

Sadly, my mother's family aren't much for the booze. Therefore, no wine on Thanksgiving for me. Your picks look pretty damn good...I'll be wishing I was at your house by the time dessert rolls around!

Originally Posted by Hipcheck

Here are some picks Im looking at for thanksgiving. Tired of the Beaujolais and Pinots so going with a merlot and zin for the reds and rolling the dice with some newer whites. Here are my pics.


Franciscan Chard/ Franciscan Merlot- this vineyard is next door to Opus and generally dependable, Both under 15!

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viogner - Good reviews and always liked these two varietials $12 bucks!

Quivira Zin $16 -Was tired of pinots so rolling with a Zin. This and the seghisio zin both good reviews with the sub $20 price point.
May Roll with the Cline Zin as well since its only 8.99.

Simi Sav Blanc- Once again a white that should pair well and good reviews for $10 bones.

Other Pick- Kim Crawford Chard Unoaked; generally good reviews and another sub $15 price point.

I like that Pine Ridge. Real nice aromatics and a great value for that price. The Cline too--for under 10 it's an exceptional value year after year.

Originally Posted by Drop The Gloves

Would a Rosé be good with Thanksgiving Dinner?

Always nice to have a variety on the table, but if there are rosés--either bubbly or still--that's usually what I'm reaching for. Had this recently and fell in love:



Truly outstanding. Think I'll bring it this year.