Hosting Thanksgiving but have no clue what's the best wine to pair with your delicious feast? Or maybe you're just a guest that was told to "just show up." Of course you're not going to come empty handed. Naturally you're going to gravitate to the ever-so-easy lifesaver - a bottle of wine.If you're like me, I wouldn't have the SLIGHTEST clue what goes well with turkey. With a little help from realsimple.com, I came up with a reference guide of a dozen EASY TO FIND bottles - all $15 or less - that are worthy of your feast.
WHITES
Crisp & Refreshing
$13
2008 ERATH Pinot Gris
Pear, ripe banana, and peach blossom make this a fruity pick.
$13
2009 CHARLES SMITH Kung Fu Girl Riesling
Light & fresh with a punch of apricot and lychee.
$15
GRUET BRUT Champenoise
This dry New Mexican sparkler with a slight pucker of green apple is nice and bubbly and sure to get the party started.
Lush and Round
$14
2009 PINE RIDGE Chenin Blanc Viognier
Pure bliss radiates from the delicious flavors of honeydew, peach, and jasmine.
$14
2008 HAYMAN & HILL Russian River Valley Reserve Selection Chardonnay
This pick is extra turkey friendly with it's big, rich notes of tropical fruit, butterscotch, and oak.
REDS
Soft & Fruity
$15
2008 PERTINACE Barbera d'Alba
Add elegance to the table with hints of blackberry, black cherry, and violets.
$15
2008 GEORGES DEUBOEUF Morgon Jean Descombes
Not too overpowering but definitely loaded with aromas of black currant and roses.
$14
2009 MATUA VALLEY Marlborough Pinot Noir
Your mouth with water over this medium bodied Pinot. Overflowing with bing cherry notes and a floral, smokey aroma.
Bold & Rich
$11
2006 MONTEVINA Zinfandel
Easiest enough to drink on it's own but complex enough to stand up to the heartiest dishes on the table.
$12
2008 HEARTLAND Stickleback Red
Super satisfying blend of spicy plums.
$14
2008 PLANETA LA SEGRETA Sicily IGT
The mixture of Mero d'Avola, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc makes this a vibrant taste of dark berries, cloves, and plums.
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