What kind of wine for Thanksgiving dinner?

[livinreality]

I normally just drink what I want, what would be proper to serve guest?

[creamsiclechica]

Even though it's turkey and white meat, I say red because it's cold and the food is on the heavier side for the sides. Plus, I think it goes better with dessert

[muppetinma]

The best Thanksgiving I've been to was at the house of fellow boozers. The place setting had all of the appropriate plates, bowls, and numerous utensils. Each one also had a red glass, a white glass, a beer pilsner, and a champagne glass. Each one was filled and you were expected to finish them just as you were expected to clear your plate.

Half of their family was vegetarian, too, so I was in heaven. No tofurkey, thank god, but plenty for me to gorge on.

[laurack]

why is "both" not an option? I usually just ask people if they want red or white.

[laouli]

Pinot Noir for the win! I bought 4 bottles hahaha

[TrudyCampbell]

Nov 27, 2013 8:07:21 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

The best Thanksgiving I've been to was at the house of fellow boozers. The place setting had all of the appropriate plates, bowls, and numerous utensils. Each one also had a red glass, a white glass, a beer pilsner, and a champagne glass. Each one was filled and you were expected to finish them just as you were expected to clear your plate.

Half of their family was vegetarian, too, so I was in heaven. No tofurkey, thank god, but plenty for me to gorge on.

Wow.

[dixeedeluxe]

Definitely both. We have tons of people at our dinner and we have all the wines. My uncle is a distributor and brings everything!

[The Foozzler]

We serve both. I feel like if I had to choose, it would be red, but personally prefer white.

[Deleted]

If you want to choose just one that is an "appropriate match" I would do a light and fruity red. A good Beaujolais or Pinot Noir.

If you were me, I would have both red and white, and they would just be bottles that I enjoy. I care more about liking the wine than proper pairings; it is a bonus if I happen to achieve both.

[livinreality]

Nov 27, 2013 8:18:40 GMT -5 laurack said:

why is "both" not an option? I usually just ask people if they want red or white.

I was wondering what was more proper/ what people would expect and did not think about serving both, although we usually have both in my house. 

My inlaws are going to flip, they don't drink and expect everyone else not to drink around them...  My house my rules, I will not be rude and flaunt it in there face but I will not abstain. 

[livinreality]

Nov 27, 2013 8:07:21 GMT -5 muppetinma said:

The best Thanksgiving I've been to was at the house of fellow boozers. The place setting had all of the appropriate plates, bowls, and numerous utensils. Each one also had a red glass, a white glass, a beer pilsner, and a champagne glass. Each one was filled and you were expected to finish them just as you were expected to clear your plate.

Half of their family was vegetarian, too, so I was in heaven. No tofurkey, thank god, but plenty for me to gorge on.

That sounds fun! My inlaws would flip though... 

[livinreality]

Thanks ladies, I knew you would come through. Since I need red wine I will pick up a pinot noir and a bottle of white I already have ready.

[Deleted]

I like to offer options as well, so I say both. I don't think one really goes better than the other, just each person's preference. And I like the, "your house, your rules!" Way to go!

[thedahliharpa]

A blonde curly aged almost 5 years.

[charlielove]

Nov 27, 2013 13:24:30 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

A blonde curly aged almost 5 years.

Literally just CHed.

[thedahliharpa]

Nov 27, 2013 13:26:05 GMT -5 charlielove said:

Nov 27, 2013 13:24:30 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

A blonde curly aged almost 5 years.

Literally just CHed.

I think you and Dorothy Zbornak stomp grapes in the same vineyards.

(Wtf does that mean? Too.much.coffeeeee)

[charlielove]

Nov 27, 2013 13:38:37 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

Nov 27, 2013 13:26:05 GMT -5 charlielove said:

Literally just CHed.

I think you and Dorothy Zbornak stomp grapes in the same vineyards.

(Wtf does that mean? Too.much.coffeeeee)

Yup, but I'll have the less curly haired version, still an '09 though.

[livinreality]

Nov 27, 2013 13:41:49 GMT -5 charlielove said:

Nov 27, 2013 13:38:37 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

I think you and Dorothy Zbornak stomp grapes in the same vineyards.

(Wtf does that mean? Too.much.coffeeeee)

Yup, but I'll have the less curly haired version, still an '09 though.

CH


Unfortunately my Sandy Blonde '09 version is mostly for me, it is normally unavailable for others.

[shevacc]

Nov 27, 2013 10:02:09 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

I would have both red and white. Probably a lighter red like Pinot Noir (even though I'm not a fan). If I were drinking this year, I think I'd pick up a bottle of Cline Old Vine Zin b/c I love Zinfandel, and it is a lighter bodied one.

Oooo...will you be my drinking buddy? Well...in a few more months anyway. Zinfandels are my favorite. Our holiday bottle is "7 Deadly Zins" that I initially bought years ago for the funny name but stick with bc I like it.