Given that many of us are likely enjoying the holiday at home, or with smaller groups, I thought it would be interesting to see what was on everyone’s wine menu.
Personally, we’ll need to plan differently, since we’ll only be with immediate family. However, the current COVID environment also means we’re not traveling, which takes driving out of the equation & opens up options to audible to other bottles in the cellar at any point.
We will be with a few good friends who have been in a bubble with us since we got to New Orleans. Some Champagne and also a great opportunity to check in on my favourite Oregon Pinots.
depends a little bit on what we’re eating, but for the weekend of the holiday I have lined up 2013 Sky Zin, Chantereves Bourgogne, Castellina Villa 2016, Faury St Joe VV, and Vajra Albe 2016
Some riesling, as per usual. I’ll pick which one on the day of.
We are having lamb this year. Usually I drink a bottle of Rioja with my wife’s 96(!) year old aunt, but she won’t be there this year, which is sad. I’ll probably crack a good Bordeaux for the lamb for myself. My wife loves Failla pinot, so that for her.
What’s the strategy with guests coming over who don’t appreciate/know anything about wine. Do you give them the house red/white and keep a special bottle in the kitchen?? Our do you just ball out and everyone gets the good wine as it’s a holiday?
Last year a 2016 Carlisle Carlisle Vineyard Zin was a revelation at the Thanksgiving table, so we may stay in that neighborhood with a 2017 Carlisle Papera Ranch.
i just open a few different types/styles, generally mention what they may like, and tell them they should taste before pouring a full glass. They are welcome to drink anything, but I know my in-laws aren’t going to like the 1970 Montrose. So I’d rather a full glass doesn’t go down the drain.
Due to smaller immediate family gatherings, how many are foregoing the traditional turkey and opting for a smaller bird, or ham? This might be a bad year for turkey producers. I’m leaning ham with a Ridge zin or a west coast pinot, but who knows. Grilled steaks or Prime rib?