Dear Alleigh:
You posted Thanksgiving wine recommendations but never mentioned what you were serving. What wine did you drink on Thanksgiving?
I’m hanging my head in shame, as I didn’t actually drink any wine with my Thanksgiving dinner. Hubby and I spent the holiday at my in-laws, and since I do the driving, that means no drinking for me. We talked about going to a friends for an “after-family” Thanksgiving party, but by the time we got home, it was just too late. However, I did open a 2008 Michel-Schlumberger Maison Rouge (winery) to go with the Turkey Day leftovers we had, and it was the perfect pairing.
The wine is a blend of several Rhone Valley varietals, plus a few other red grapes thrown in. It had a deep ruby color. On the nose, there were cherries and raspberries. In the mouth, there were cherries, raspberries, and blackberries mixed with a hint of thyme and earth. The wine had a medium body and acidity. It needed to breathe a little, but with enough air, it was nicely balanced.
Is this worth a glass after work? Definitely! If you see this wine in the store, grab it; you won’t be disappointed. At $25, this wine was the perfect pairing for Thanksgiving leftovers and the second day in a row of having a food coma. Admittedly, the wine lasted only as long as the leftovers, which is to say not very. I guess, though, that’s a sign of how much I enjoyed both!
Question of the Day: I know Thanksgiving is behind us, but what wine did you serve and how did it work out? Anything noteworthy that you can recommend?
Price: 25
Purchased at Michel-Schlumberger Winery
Overall: 4 Corks
Michel-Schlumberger was one of our favorite wineries in Sonoma! Unfortunately, they don’t ship to Tennessee, but we have a Cab that we smuggled back just waiting to be opened. I love the sound of this wine, and I don’t remember tasting anything like it. I bet it was a delicious Thanksgiving pairing.