In article >, "Dick R." > writes:

>4-5 years ago I decided Pinot Noir was a good wine to serve
>with Thanksgiving turkey. Back then, you could still find
>a decent PN in the $10 (US) price range. Things have changed!
>Are there any good PNs in the $10 price range, or maybe some
>good alternatives?

Good $10 Pinot Noir is really not easy.Hell, drinkable $10 PN isn't that easy.
A tricky grape. I guess my best suggestions would be Gallo of Sonoma,
Duckpond, Pepperwood Grove, or a Bourgogne from a decent maker.

If you can go to $12-13, if you can find Denis Clair Bourgogne-Hautes Côtes de
Beaune or Michel Gros Bourgogne-Hautes Côtes de Nuits, I've liked those. At
$15 maybe Sainstbury Garnet.

For non-PN suggestions:
The $12 Lafarge PTG I just posted on (half pinot noir, half gamay) would be a
good choice. Or a good Beaujolais from a good producer (some producers to look
for are Jean-Paul Brun/Terres Dorrees, Coudert/Clos de la Roilette , Guy
Breton, Lapierre, Thevenet - I personally usually avoid Georges "Banana"
DuBoeuf).

Zin is usually a good match. Plenty of recent threads re choices there.

Doesn't hurt to have a white on table too, I lean towards off-dry Chenin Blanc
or Riesling.


Dale

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