Food What is a good Red Wine for Thanksgiving?

abcecas123

abcecas123

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Hi Everyone -

I was wondering if you can help choose a good inexpensive red wine for Thanksgiving dinner. I will like something not too strong, kinda light, with a fruity flavor and one that does not live you that nasty after flavor and of course not too expensive.

I was searching online and this one sounded ok, "Beaujolais Nouveau". Has any of you tryed it? If so, is it good?

TIA!!
 
#2
Last year I went to a Thanksgiving affair and everyone (real foodies and wine afficianados) was indulging the the Beaujolais. But, once I uncorked the Pinot Noir I had brought, everyone was dying to know what it was and where I got it. It was a riot, I was almost embarrased to say that I purchased it for under $8. It was Camelot Pinot Noir. I got it at an upscale grocer, AJ's.

Any of these will do!
Value Pinot Noir Recommendations Under $10
 
#3
Beaujolais Nouveau is fantastic IMO. I'm not a fan of oaky, smoky, peppery wines, so reds are usually not my thing. Beaujolais is very light and fruity compared to other reds, without being sweet. I haven't had it with turkey, but I think it would taste great with the dark meat!
 
#4
I'm all for a good pinot noir at a bargain, or any of the Australian wines such as a Shiraz/Cabernet combination are great, good value and aren't too overwhelming for turkey.
 
#5
If you live in Southern California, I would suggest going to Vinatero's in Whittier. It's a little wine shop that does tastings and sells wine. They have BN.
 
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claireZk said:
Beaujolais Nouveau is fantastic IMO. I'm not a fan of oaky, smoky, peppery wines, so reds are usually not my thing. Beaujolais is very light and fruity compared to other reds, without being sweet. I haven't had it with turkey, but I think it would taste great with the dark meat!
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So you do not thing it will taste good with the white meat? Cuz that is all we like!! no dark meat here!!! LOL
 
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abcecas123 said:
Are these too strong? Do they sell them at grocery stores?
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Yes you can find Australian wines at grocery stores. I find that a Shiraz has a little too much bite for my taste but somehow a shiraz/cab combo is nice. I wouldn't recommend it with a light seafood dish but with a hearty dinner like turkey & all the fixings it's great.
 
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abcecas123 said:
So you do not thing it will taste good with the white meat? Cuz that is all we like!! no dark meat here!!! LOL
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Welllllll, I dunno... Thanksgiving is tough, because you have to try and match ONE wine with a zillion different dishes. Normally I would consider any kind of red a bad match for white meat turkey, BUT with the herb stuffing, green beans and all that more flavorful stuff, I think Beaujolais is a good match. I think if you're going to go with red it's a good one, because it is so different... Sorry if I'm not making any sense, it's late lol!

I'm going to look for Beaujolais Nouveau tomorrow and if I can't find one I like, I'm going to get a sparkling red (like Red Malvasia), which I think would be better than a Pinot Noir or something of that nature...
 
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claireZk said:
Welllllll, I dunno... Thanksgiving is tough, because you have to try and match ONE wine with a zillion different dishes. Normally I would consider any kind of red a bad match for white meat turkey, BUT with the herb stuffing, green beans and all that more flavorful stuff, I think Beaujolais is a good match. I think if you're going to go with red it's a good one, because it is so different... Sorry if I'm not making any sense, it's late lol!

I'm going to look for Beaujolais Nouveau tomorrow and if I can't find one I like, I'm going to get a sparkling red (like Red Malvasia), which I think would be better than a Pinot Noir or something of that nature...
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So you think a white wine will be better? If so, which one? Sorry I do not know ANYTHING about wines!!! LOL ..... just give me a budlight and Im happy!!!:P

fashion4forward - where can i find this one?>
 
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abcecas123 said:
So you think a white wine will be better? If so, which one? Sorry I do not know ANYTHING about wines!!! LOL ..... just give me a budlight and Im happy!!!:P

fashion4forward - where can i find this one?>
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What city & state do you live in? My boyfriend says if you are serving turkey- chardonay is best, pinot gris if you want something more crisp- for white wines

red- Pinot Noir (soft body red wine) that pairs well with turkey
 
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