Sunday, November 20, 2011

Thanksgiving Wine Tips


It’s the first Thanksgiving spent with your partner’s family. You’ve met, briefly, but now you’ve got to woo them with your charm for an entire meal. The good news – you don’t have to rely solely on your good looks and smooth talking. Butter them up with the right wine, baby! Regardless of your Thanksgiving situation, I have hand selected the right wine for you at the right price.

Splurge 
-2009 La Crema Chardonnay Russian River ($29.99 at Bevmo)
-2007 Sonoma Cutrer Pinot Noir ($29.99 at Bevmo)

Worth the Mid-Range Price 
-2009 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon ($13 at Bevmo) 




















-2009 La Crema Chardonnay ($14.99 at Bevmo)

Most Bang For Your Buck
-Rex Goliath Merlot ($5.99 most retailers)




















-2009 14 Hands Riesling  (On sale at Bevmo for $7.99)

Snatch It Up If You Can Find It
-2007 Yellowtail Reserve Shiraz ($8-$12 when available at Bevmo)




















-2007 Jade Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Price unknown, not available at most retailers)

Sparkling Wines
-Affordable sparking wine: Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio ($6.99 at various retailers)
-Classic sparkling wine, mid-range price: Chandon Sparkling Wine Blanc des Noirs ($13.99) 

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