Wine people...

[kresta]

Okay, so I've just recently grown up from "cheapfruitywine" (this is what I called it; think Strawberry White Zin or something very strongly and sweetly flavored) to preferring a white that is a little less fruity. Loving Reisling (although I know that's still fairly sweet as far as wine goes).

So, my question is, what's a good wine to have w/ Thanksgiving dinner. I'm not so much into reds (too dry), but I'd be willing to give it a try if that's the best.

And, in addition to kind of wine, what's a good brand that's not terribly expensive. Like, something decent I can pick up at the grocery or in the liquor section at Walmart.

Thanks!

[aggiefamily]

I would go with a dry white wine. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Gewurztraminer if you want a semi-dry wine.

Oops! Just saw the question about brands. I generally go with local brands. I don't know if you would have Messina Hof but that is what I like.

[adrianka]

Since we are continents apart, I can't help you with brands. But there's little to lose with trying dry or semidry white wine. I love Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay. Someone from your region might help you with the brands, it would be a waste of time if I started preaching Luxembourgish / French / German ones (that I love).

[Jengerbread88]

I hadn't even had wine until I few weeks ago... so I can't help you. I'm a white zin girl, myself. I tried merlot and about gagged, and then tried chardonnay, and also wasn't fond of it. I imagine eventually my tastes will change, though.

[Valgal]

Kresta, try some Autrailian wines. My FAVE is Yellowtail. White wines will go well with turkey dinner... their chardonnay is really warm and buttery and their riesling is super light and crisp. Yum. So the first is much deeper than the fruity ones you're used to, and the 2nd is more like what you're used to. I think once you try other wines you won't be able to stand the zinfandels anymore, lol!

Just keep trying and experimenting till you find kinds that you like

[Valgal]

oh, and while looking at the whites you might want to stay away from pinot grigio... very flowery. that's the only word i can think for it. i've never found one i like. tastes like i'm sipping a drink that had roses floating in it or something. to each his own i guess!

[kresta]

Originally Posted by Valgal

Kresta, try some Autrailian wines. My FAVE is Yellowtail. White wines will go well with turkey dinner... their chardonnay is really warm and buttery and their riesling is super light and crisp. Yum. So the first is much deeper than the fruity ones you're used to, and the 2nd is more like what you're used to. I think once you try other wines you won't be able to stand the zinfandels anymore, lol!

Just keep trying and experimenting till you find kinds that you like

Yes! My latest bottle of Reisling was Yellowtail and I really like it!

But I still had some of the really fruity sweet wine in the fridge and tried it the other night - YUCK! It was WAY too sweet!

I definitely prefer my Reisling. Maybe I'll just stick w/ that.

Thanks everyone!