Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving!


Enjoyed a glass of 2005 Maison Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay last evening while preparing my last list of goodies that I need for our Thanksgiving Dinner. I gave you the scoop on this wine a few months ago, but thought I would share with you again. It would be a nice wine to sip on Thanksgiving Day while that big bird is cooking in your oven and making your house smell so comforting. Chilled, the Ardeche Chardonnay is a nice wine that has a fresh crisp apple note to it and is smooth on the finish. Not a heavy Chardonnay at all! A good choice before you set the table. I have not purchased my wines yet for the big day, but will probably go with a Riesling. They are good chilled and have a nice sweet note that will pair well with the sweeter items on the Thanksgiving Table, such as sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce for instance. Also the Rieslings would be a good choice beside a nice slice of pumpkin or apple pie that is smothered in whip cream or ice cream! As for you red wine drinkers, I would go with a lighter red such as a Pinot Noir, Merlot or even a Shiraz. These will pair well with the light tasting meat of the turkey.

Now that my mouth is watering in anticipation of all the yummy "fixin's" for tomorrow, I will move along as I need to hit the market for my last minute items!

From my home to yours, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheers!

12 comments:

Peter M said...

Deb, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and rest well.

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

Have a terrific Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends Deb!!!! Have a nice glass of your latest wine for me. Yammas!!!

Warda said...

Deb, have a happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones.

Anh said...

Deb, happy thanksgiving to you and your family! Enjoy the holiday!

winedeb said...

Peter, Valli, Rose and Anh - Thank you! Everyone enjoy your holiday with friends and family!

Shayne said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Dr. Debs said...

Happy Thanksgiving Deb, from the other Deb!

Katie Zeller said...

Have a lovely Thanksgiving...and toast the bird with that lovely Chardonnay for me! Please?

Nora B. said...

Pinot noir for me!

Have a fantastic thanksgiving.

x nora

Aimée said...

Oh, I really miss wine...Deb, I just may have to stay away from your blog until I have this baby! Your description had my mouth watering.

Gloria Baker said...

We don't have Thanksgiving but I would like!! I whish you all of you a wonderful thanksgiving!!! xx Gloria

winedeb said...

Hi Nora, I hate to break the news, but the Rieslings won out! Pinot Noir tomorrow with leftovers!

Hey Aimee, don't stay away, just skip the wine review days!

Thank you Gloria!!!