Comments on: The best affordable wines you’ll never have this Thanksgiving

By: winesmith

winesmith — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:38:00 +0000

That’s great that you found the Tir na Nog. I haven’t searched high-and-low, but I have yet to see it on the shelves. Thanks for the mention.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:34:00 +0000

Thanks Allie. I haven’t finalized my choice but it’s probably going to be lighter-bodied reds, such as a cru beaujolais. Or maybe that yummy $12 wine from Bierzo (on the list) if I can find it again….With a lot of people at the meal and wine not really being the main event, I think it’s not worth blowing a lot of money on wine for Turkey day.
Have a great holiday,

By: Allie

Allie — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:08:00 +0000

I enjoyed your approach to wine and Thanksgiving. I believe holiday meals provide an opportunity for those less experienced to discover wine and understand it better.

Looking ahead, I have seen several articles built around the common Christmas metaphor - 12 Wines of Christmas - and found it an entertaining approach to offer some suggestions to select and buy the best wines for a holiday dinner.

For the novice, I enjoyed http://www.100bestwines.com/articles/the12winesofchristmas.htm approach, since I feel there are many people that miss out on the enjoyment of wine because they fear choosing incorrectly or see choosing a wine as snobbish endeavor.

I’m having a Zinfandel with my Thanksgiving turkey, how about you?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:33:00 +0000

Loved the 03 Tir Na Nog and have tried the 04. Found it a little better balanced. Have 2 more left to drink.

Carlos

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:01:00 +0000

Wow! Someone ELSE found some of these wines! That’s great. (And glad you like ‘em too) I should really recommend wines that you’re “never” going to find more often!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:57:00 +0000

Nice list!

The Movia is indeed terrific, and the Gewurz is one of my perennial favorite turkey day wines. I’d say at least half of your picks are available in the Seattle area - or at least available from the distributor - and could be special-ordered at a retail shop …

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:55:00 +0000

Caludio,

Whoa! You found one of the wines!

Mmm, Morgon and roast chicken…

By: CLAUDIO

CLAUDIO — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:30:00 +0000

Tyler -

I have had the Drouhin Morgon, I was pleasantly surprised that you picked it.

Excellent wine - especially nice with rotisserie chicken!

Thanks for reminding me to get some for the big turkey day!

By: Sean Carter

Sean Carter — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:54:00 +0000

Hey that’s a great compilation….I’m sure it took some really hard work to come up with the list. That’s for all the info you’ve posted really loved it….and hey I’ve also posted a little something on Thanksgiving wines at my Thanksgiving Blog. Please drop by sometime share your thoughts too!!!! Thnks again and visit soon!!!!
http://thanksgiving4all.blogspot.com/