tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post1497634384003067862..comments2024-03-28T02:36:57.726-07:00Comments on Good Wine Under $20: Thanksgiving and Wine, Part 1: Some General ConsiderationsDr. Debshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-5988153652787763722008-11-18T15:47:00.000-08:002008-11-18T15:47:00.000-08:00I can't say I'm with you 100% on the "bringing win...I can't say I'm with you 100% on the "bringing wine as a gift" debate. Personally, when I bring a wine to a dinner, I've usually gone to great lengths to pick one that I want to drink <I>together</I> with those people. If I were to peruse my miniscule "cellar" and select a bottle that I'd been sitting on for a couple years, for example, I'd be hugely disappointed if the host just took it and put it away. I might never be able to find that bottle again -- is it so wrong to want just a little taste?<BR/><BR/>One thing I saw suggested somewhere (Natalie MacLean, maybe?) is to call ahead and ask. Just a quick, "hey, should I bring such-and-such a wine for dinner?" clearly makes your intentions known. If they've already planned the wine, they'll tell you so, and then you can bring a bottle you don't care about as your token gift!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-17199749131773214502006-11-13T17:37:00.000-08:002006-11-13T17:37:00.000-08:00I added a reference to this article on my posting ...I added a reference to this article on my posting about Thanksgiving wines here:<br /><br />http://cookingchat.blogspot.com/2006/11/wine-recommendations-for-thanksgiving.html <br /><br />And added a link to your site on my blog.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-62915746664522627472006-11-13T08:26:00.000-08:002006-11-13T08:26:00.000-08:00Thanks to everybody for their comments. I've been ...Thanks to everybody for their comments. I've been out of town--sorry to be slow in replying. BrooklynGuy, FoodChat and John over at Brim to the Dregs make some great specific suggestions.Dr. Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-14107602521251772002006-11-12T20:41:00.000-08:002006-11-12T20:41:00.000-08:00Though I am usually a stickler for pairing my wine...Though I am usually a stickler for pairing my wine with the meal (or vice versa), I have to agree with you here. When, in the past, I've tried to match up one varietal for the turkey, another for sweet sides dishes, etc, it only makes me unhappy to see people drinking the 'wrong one'. Therefore, keep it simple, enjoy the food, and relish in the company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-83506789628777486692006-11-12T03:35:00.000-08:002006-11-12T03:35:00.000-08:00Good article. I go for reds myself on Turkey Day. ...Good article. I go for reds myself on Turkey Day. I've actually had zin and liked it, but I'm thinking pinot this year, maybe this one from New Zealand I wrote about:<br /><br />http://cookingchat.blogspot.com/search/label/wineDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-88413984790843630932006-11-10T13:32:00.000-08:002006-11-10T13:32:00.000-08:00I’ve always had a preference for Alsatian wines on...I’ve always had a preference for Alsatian wines on Turkey Day. I’d recommend pinot blanc or gewurztraminer (or riesling or pinot gris, for that matter) from Lucien Albrecht or Trimbach. All in the $10 to $15 category.<br /><br />A Cru Beaujolais (Morgon is my favorite) works great for a red.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029488568891369801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-20390877067590569852006-11-09T12:41:00.000-08:002006-11-09T12:41:00.000-08:00WOW - great post. I couldn't agree any more with y...WOW - great post. I couldn't agree any more with your thoughts about wine gifts (and dessert gifts too). People don't understand that when they bring a food or drink gift that was not requested by the host to a meal, the host might not want to serve the gift. I have a fruit forward inexpensive wine to suggest with Thanksgiving food: 2005 Domaine Des Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny. I think I have posted about it somewhere - its perfect for this meal.Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-83949811439602363732006-11-08T22:10:00.000-08:002006-11-08T22:10:00.000-08:00Hey that's a lot of info on wine....thanks for the...Hey that's a lot of info on wine....thanks for the insights and your suggestions. And I've also posted a little something on wines at my <br /><a href="http://thanksgiving4all.blogspot.com"> Thanksgiving Blog</a>. Do visit it sometime soon and share your thoughts as well. Have a great time!!!!Sean Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336086199375895630noreply@blogger.com