Rigaboy wrote:
> What wines does everyone drink with your Thanksgiving dinner?

This probably ought to be in the FAQ.

Classic American Thanksgiving Dinner is a wine-pairing challenge;
most of the things found on the table don't really work well with
the popular whites and reds (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot).

You're probably best off selecting medium- or light-bodied reds
and crisp whites (little or no oak). Sparkling wine is the universal
match, IMHO. Don't spend too much money on any one bottle. I'd suggest
Sauvignon Blanc and dry Riesling for whites, and Pinot Noir, lighter-
bodied Zinfandel and lighter-bodied, fruit-forward Syrah for reds.
I also like dry Rose, but some folks won't even try pink wine, no
matter how nice it is.

Roederer Estate Non-Vintage Brut is a perennial bargain in sparkling
wine; buy a case for the holidays at Costco ($16/bottle). Kim Crawford
Sauvignon Blanc ($13 at Costco) is another perennial bargain. You
might try Bonny Doon's Pacific Rim Dry Riesling ($10-ish), too.

For reds, I've always cheated a bit for Thanksgiving and picked-up
the $8-12 labels from the big producers. You're almost guaranteed that
these reds won't be too heavy-bodied by the price point, and they're
almost always adequate wines.

I'd suggest always having some Port on hand for dessert; there are
several fine choices for under $20. I suggest Graham's Six Grapes
Reserve($17 at Costco), Heitz Ink Grade if you can find it ($25 at
the winery), Benjamin Tawny ($10 at Trader Joes, a bargain).
I'm not as fond of Sandeman's in general, but they're commonly
available.

I'll let those with more experience suggest European wines.

Good luck!
Dana