<p>We used to always buy Beaujolais Nouveau for Thanksgiving because it comes out at that time of year. But I really don’t like it, and I’ve been drinking Pinot Noir almost exclusively now days. I think it has something to do with my metabolism. Nothing else tastes right.</p>
<p>Hmmm haven’t decided…however…does anyone know of a nice peppery red? I had one I loved years ago and kept the bottle under the sink…always meaning to steam off the label so I could find more and my husband threw it away. I don’t typically drink full bodied reds, but I liked this one. All I remembered was that it was a fairly sweetish bodied but peppery red. For Thanksgiving I’ll have a bottle of Nouveau AND a bottle of Chard, and a bottle of not too sweet late harvest Pinot Noir. Then everyone can have their favorite!</p>
<p>I used to do either Beaujolais Nouveau for the fun of it or Gewurztraminer. One of my dear friends who will be with us hates white wine in any form, though, and my H prefers white. So I’m leaning towards Pinot Noir for the friend and I and Chardonnay for H, who is not a fan of Gewurtz.</p>
<p>I love the labels on Beaujolais Nouveau but can’t drink the stuff. Actually, i prefer a good ale to wine . . .</p>
<p>Yummy, there are some really neat ales coming out of our local brew pubs in our area for the holidays. Reminds me of being in Denmark and Germany over Christmas and drinking some of the holiday brews.</p>
<p>I’m definitely on board with those of you who are opting for a Gewurztraminer, Beaujolais, or Pinot Noir. For you Cabernet lovers (and I am one as well), I would not serve it with Turkey and the savory side dishes-- but to each his own. I’m going to serve Papapietro Pinot Noir, a winery just north of me in Sonoma CA.</p>
<p>We opt for a California Zinfandel. There are some good peppery ones from Amador county</p>
<p>I don’t mind a good Oregon Pinot Noir but like something with a bit more heft to stand up to the side dishes</p>
<p>Also like a late harvest Riesling with dessert</p>
<p>The Beajoulais Nouveau wasn’t out yet, so I bought a couple of bottles of Malbec this year, as well as my usual Orvieto, but I’ve been really enjoying Woodchuck’s Granny Smith hard cider lately, which might also be fun.</p>
<p>Thanks SteveMA. I will give your recipe a try. It sounds wonderful. And I’d never heard of Pinterest, so thank for that, AllThisisNew!</p>
<p>I think I am going to get a bottle of sparkling pear cider. H doesn’t drink and when I was growing up, my extended family didn’t either, so water is traditional for us.
I might consider a scrumpy, depending on what else I’m having.</p>
<p>We always have a few bottles of Martinelli’s sparkling cider for holiday meals as my H doesn’t drink and the underage “kids” like the bubbly. Works great for New Year’s also in lieu of champagne for the non drinkers and under age kids. I’ve also occasionally had hard ciders for Thanksgiving and the fall special beers as a change up from wine.</p>
<p>We’ll be going with a Pisoni Pinot Noir (a CA central coast label) and then a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (probably Noblio) for my mom and DW who prefer white. Martinelli Sparkling Apple Cider and then sparkling water as well for those who prefer.</p>
<p>Champagne (or sparking white wine) goes with everything. We start with that and move on to Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. All wines from Oregon.</p>
<p>Going with a Santa Barbara county (local for us) Viognier for the white wine drinkers. Haven’t settled on the red but my wine refrig is full so I won’t need to shop. Scualum: is the Pinot made by Pisoni or someone else buying their grapes? Either way that is a great vineyard and some yummy Pinots from there for sure.</p>
<p>Some great sounding pinots here, especially the Pisonis. Some of our guests drink only kosher wines so we’ll be serving 2009 Livni pinot noir and 2010 Domaine Netofa (chenin blanc), both from Israel.</p>
<p>As for those who want to drink Beaujolais Nouveau, nothing personal but I wouldn’t touch the stuff. Happened to be in London one year the day that the BN arrived, so I took the opportunity to try some. High-powered grape juice.</p>
<p>I splurged and got some Schramsburg bubbly. I can’t have it in the house without drinking it straight down. Will have to pace myself.</p>
<p>I’m on board with SteveMA. I buy what I like; I don’t consider ‘this goes with that.’ Will have some Spaniard Temperanillo with turkey and ham today.</p>
<p>California Riesling and white zinfandel (I’m old fashioned.)</p>
<p>Uertziger Wurzgarden Spaetlese. Going with something we love rather than traditional.</p>
<p>So, I had Trader Joe’s Coastal cab … it was wonderful. Had another cab I purchased at TJ after that bottle, which cost more & wasn’t as good. Had a chardonnay from TJ, too - Purple Moon, I think - which went quickly.</p>
<p>Last Monday, the college where I work had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner for students and staff (school is small - 154 students). More than 150 attended, and we had a traditional dinner … salad, rolls, stuffing, candied yams, cranberries, green bean salad, mashed potatoes, pumpkin & apple pie … and turkey (one per table, and someone at each table had to carve!). We had cab & chardonnay, and the cab ran out first. It was 14 Hands … so good!! H went to the dinner with me, and we almost didn’t need another dinner tonight. But we did go to my brother’s, and we enjoyed it tremendously. Happy Thanksgiving to all!! :)</p>