On Nov 15, 2:10�pm, Ed Rasimus > wrote:
> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:15:09 -0500, Mark Lipton >
> wrote:
>
> >Yet another entry in the endless discussion of what wines one should
> >serve for a Thanksgiving dinner. �As usual, Eric Asimov of the New Yorkl
> >Times has some interesting choices:
>
> >http://events.nytimes.com/2007/11/14...ws/14wine.html
>
> >[free registration required to read it, I'm afraid]
>
> >Mark Lipton
>
> Sounds like he's got a tough crowd of friends. I usually try to
> associate with folks that are a little easier on my sensibilities.
>
> Yet, I saw some interesting opinions in the piece. First, it
> not-so-subliminally debunks the pompous theory that there are certain
> wines, and only those, which appropriately accompany dinner of X or Y.
> The fact that all of the participants brough a red and a white, shows
> the range. The suggestion of American wines for an American
> traditional meal, seemingly ignored by the players. The variety of
> styles from Bojo to Bandol? So, do we conclude that in whites a
> cloying Conundrum or a fruity Viognier/Chenin Blanc or a dry acidic
> Rioja are the perfect choices? In reds can we agree that a brooding
> Rhone, a barnyardy Bandol, a light Calif. PN, or a fruity Beaujolais
> are all acceptable, but as the author points out--never a Zinfandel
> which is too alcohol-heavy....
>
> I'm so confused. And, where was the reisling, gewurz and valpolicella?
>
> Guess I'll do what I do every year, go with a red and a white that I
> like and have in the rack...
>
> Ed Rasimus
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Certainly not all the players ignored idea of American wines, as they
were half the choices.

Certainly one should start with what you like. As we said in FAQ for
this group, "No match will be successful if you don't like the wine. "

As to matching, considering the variety of dishes at my family's
table, nothing would match with everything, and virtually nothing
would clash with everything.

I still think best ideas for my tastes are a slightly off-dry white,
and a lighter red. Both with good acidity. But if Turley zins and
Newton Chardonnay float your boat, enjoy!

I will say while I like Lopez Heredia Gravonia, it wouldn't be my
choice for T'giving.