GSM blend with smoked turkey, but also California pinot noir and a rose'. Vintage Port with dessert. Champagne cocktails while smoking the bird. Great video. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Vince thanks for the all the suggestions. Many years ago we determined in our family that we are not huge turkey fans, so we generally have a precooked turkey breast (for those who need the tradition) and beef tenderloins for the main course. As a result we generally have tended to have a Zinfandel as it would pair well with both.
Another great video! I am doing 4 wines this Thanksgiving: 1) Bubbly Blonde (off-dry sparkling) from Port of Leonardtown Winery to have with the charcuterie board 2) Anthony Road 2015 Art Series Riesling with dinner 3) Louis Jadot 2016 Beaujolais with dinner 4) Red Tail Ridge 2018 The Noble Pursuit (late harvest Riesling) with dessert Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!!!
Long time watcher, first time commenter. Here we go. Bubbles - Evolve Cellars up in the Okanogan, in Penticton, makes some Pinot Blanc bubbles. Go. Rocks District Syrah - get thee to Walla Walla and look for some Rocks district stuff. It's Napa minus 30 years. I'm sure you didn't hear it here first, but maybe third or fourth - get some Rocks wines in your cellar. Also, there's so much nutso stuff happening on the west coast with craft spirits, I know it's out of your wheelhouse, but throw in a craft producer here and there. I'm on board with the G&Ts. Final recommendation - when in Wenatchee, stop at El Tapatio, where they serve a grilled and salted jalapeno with their lengua tacos (get those) - squeeze some lime over the top. Life changing. You rule. Keep it up.
You absolutely nailed it! Perfect recommendations from start to finish. Adding two comments: for the cool weather chardonnay, you could also consider an Arbois (from the Jura region in France, east of Burgundy and slightly cooler, with wines often a bit oxydized). I think they are perfect with turkey. For dessert, I would personally prefer port to madeira, but it's really a matter of taste.
Would recommend Cabernet Franc as good pair with all the earth flavors of turkey, stuffing, cranberry, mashed and sweet potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, etc... It's a bit lighter and softer than other Bordeaux reds, and it's dried fruit and forest floor notes will compliment the food and vice versa!
Great stuff Vince, thanks for the tips! I grabbed two bottles of Pinot Noir from Kudos (Willamette) for dinner this year, mainly because there's turkey and brisket. Normally it's a holiday for white but we'll go with red this year. I noticed you didn't suggest any Sauvignon Blanc, and instead went with Chardonnay. Any thoughts on the Sauv. Blanc? Also, great channel, keep up the great work!
Great advice here and also a very interesting selection, without any Bordeaux (-style) wine. I know you Americans eat turkey which requires something else than Bordeaux, in Europe it's not a real tradition. I cheer for the Riesling and Madeira. Rieslings do well with a lot of dishes. Beaujolais I skipped long ago. Most of them were simple to mediocre. On a budget one could consider sparkling Limoux or Crémant de Bourgogne/Alsace or a good cava from Spain. At Thanksgiving I will go for a sparkling wine most likely from Limoux, Dreissigacker Riesling , Soave Saint Michèle, pinot noir from Gillis/Ahr. To finish with the cheese I have a nice 20 years old Graham's tawny left. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and keep up the good work!
I love this format! Might have to "borrow" it for a bourbon themed video haha! I love giving wine options with different price points! edit: also gonna add that Gamay is such a perfect choice for the "one bottle" option. I feel like thats a grape that "non wine drinkers" or people who say they like wine when all they drink it $5 walmart wines will love. Most people I know say "i hate red wine because its so dry" and I feel like even those people would love gamay lol. Super strawberry and refreshing to me.
Some interesting wines there though with the soup I far prefer Weißburgunder or Pinot Bianco to Riesling. It has the same freshness as Riesling but broader shoulders than Riesling and more vegetal notes to pair better with a creamy soup. Weingut Wolf and A. Christmann from the Pfalz make brilliant examples of this and Gerlan produces a great version from South Tyrol. Also Dönnhoff makes so really great wine but they´re Nahe not Mosel.
So freaking helpful! All recs were good ones too.
Awesome stuff, Vince! Thank you 🙏🏻🍷
Glad it helped!
Love your recommendations and reader responses. Making a list now.
Love the Finger Lakes suggestion of Fox Run!!!!
Fox Run wines are fire!
@@visforvino 😀appreciate the response!
WOW! What a great video with TONS of great advice! Thanks so much, Vince! Cheers!!
Happy to help!
Thank you, Vince!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!
You as well!
We have regularly served a dry Gewurztraminer as well as either an OR Pinot or light bodied red blend. Thanks for all the great advice Vince.
Nice, dry Gewurtz is a solid choice!
GSM blend with smoked turkey, but also California pinot noir and a rose'. Vintage Port with dessert. Champagne cocktails while smoking the bird. Great video. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Ooo, I like switching it up to a lighter style GSM if you’re smoking the bird; good call!
The day before yesterday was Beaujolais Nouveau day in France. It is celebrated in almost all establishments every third Thursday of November.
My restaurant I worked at held events each year, it was fun!
Vince thanks for the all the suggestions. Many years ago we determined in our family that we are not huge turkey fans, so we generally have a precooked turkey breast (for those who need the tradition) and beef tenderloins for the main course. As a result we generally have tended to have a Zinfandel as it would pair well with both.
Nice! Yeah a lot of people aren’t crazy about Turkey, that’s a good alternative
Another great video!
I am doing 4 wines this Thanksgiving:
1) Bubbly Blonde (off-dry sparkling) from Port of Leonardtown Winery to have with the charcuterie board
2) Anthony Road 2015 Art Series Riesling with dinner
3) Louis Jadot 2016 Beaujolais with dinner
4) Red Tail Ridge 2018 The Noble Pursuit (late harvest Riesling) with dessert
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!!!
Nice!! Great picks!!
Lauren Zimmerman is the awesome winemaker from Port of Leonardtown!
@@kdawg6150Yes she is, she is the one that was able to show me how good Maryland wine can be!
I like the All-American, sold everywhere for not much money, Gruet Brut Rosé if you don't want to think about any of this.🦃🦃🦃
That’s great sparkling for sure, I love that wine!
Long time watcher, first time commenter. Here we go. Bubbles - Evolve Cellars up in the Okanogan, in Penticton, makes some Pinot Blanc bubbles. Go. Rocks District Syrah - get thee to Walla Walla and look for some Rocks district stuff. It's Napa minus 30 years. I'm sure you didn't hear it here first, but maybe third or fourth - get some Rocks wines in your cellar. Also, there's so much nutso stuff happening on the west coast with craft spirits, I know it's out of your wheelhouse, but throw in a craft producer here and there. I'm on board with the G&Ts. Final recommendation - when in Wenatchee, stop at El Tapatio, where they serve a grilled and salted jalapeno with their lengua tacos (get those) - squeeze some lime over the top. Life changing. You rule. Keep it up.
Oh man, do I love that Rocks District stuff! It’s tough to find because the area is so tiny, but man is it amazing!!!
Also I need those tacos in my life!
Bollinger is one of my favorite champagnes.
Me too!!
You absolutely nailed it! Perfect recommendations from start to finish. Adding two comments: for the cool weather chardonnay, you could also consider an Arbois (from the Jura region in France, east of Burgundy and slightly cooler, with wines often a bit oxydized). I think they are perfect with turkey. For dessert, I would personally prefer port to madeira, but it's really a matter of taste.
Love the oxidative pick, that would definitely be a good match.
Would recommend Cabernet Franc as good pair with all the earth flavors of turkey, stuffing, cranberry, mashed and sweet potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, etc... It's a bit lighter and softer than other Bordeaux reds, and it's dried fruit and forest floor notes will compliment the food and vice versa!
Ohh, Cab Franc is a great rec! Can be served a bit chilled too!
Great stuff Vince, thanks for the tips! I grabbed two bottles of Pinot Noir from Kudos (Willamette) for dinner this year, mainly because there's turkey and brisket. Normally it's a holiday for white but we'll go with red this year. I noticed you didn't suggest any Sauvignon Blanc, and instead went with Chardonnay. Any thoughts on the Sauv. Blanc? Also, great channel, keep up the great work!
Nice! Brisket is great too! SB isn't a bad pair per say, but my personal opinion is you want a bit more weight to match the dishes!
Great advice here and also a very interesting selection, without any Bordeaux (-style) wine. I know you Americans eat turkey which requires something else than Bordeaux, in Europe it's not a real tradition. I cheer for the Riesling and Madeira. Rieslings do well with a lot of dishes. Beaujolais I skipped long ago. Most of them were simple to mediocre. On a budget one could consider sparkling Limoux or Crémant de Bourgogne/Alsace or a good cava from Spain. At Thanksgiving I will go for a sparkling wine most likely from Limoux, Dreissigacker Riesling , Soave Saint Michèle, pinot noir from Gillis/Ahr. To finish with the cheese I have a nice 20 years old Graham's tawny left. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and keep up the good work!
Yeah, I love a good Limoux for sure! Good recs!
best hard ciders in the states come from Massachusetts. The only area growing actual "cider" apples
Oo, good tip!
I love this format! Might have to "borrow" it for a bourbon themed video haha! I love giving wine options with different price points!
edit: also gonna add that Gamay is such a perfect choice for the "one bottle" option. I feel like thats a grape that "non wine drinkers" or people who say they like wine when all they drink it $5 walmart wines will love. Most people I know say "i hate red wine because its so dry" and I feel like even those people would love gamay lol. Super strawberry and refreshing to me.
100% It's such a universal crowd pleaser!
Some interesting wines there though with the soup I far prefer Weißburgunder or Pinot Bianco to Riesling. It has the same freshness as Riesling but broader shoulders than Riesling and more vegetal notes to pair better with a creamy soup. Weingut Wolf and A. Christmann from the Pfalz make brilliant examples of this and Gerlan produces a great version from South Tyrol. Also Dönnhoff makes so really great wine but they´re Nahe not Mosel.
Love the Bianco rec with the soup, would be great!
What are the books you have on the counter behind you, I recognize Wine Folly which I already have but I am interested in the titles of the other two.
“Exploring wine” and “The World Atlas of Wine” 👍
You think Madeira would work for thanksgiving? I’m thinking about drinking that tomorrow.
With dessert, 100%!!