We had an intimate gathering for Thanksgiving this year with only four of us. Our out-of-town guests arrived just in time for turkey, so there was not much time for wine pairing with appetizers.
As soon as they walked through the door, I popped the cork of the Cristalino Brut Rosé Cava (blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Trepat, made traditionally with the secondary fermentation in the bottle). It was a sparkling welcome to our family from Pennsylvania and Arizona, and at only $8 a bottle, an awesome value. The nose and palate featured lively notes of strawberry, raspberry, and mineral, and the finish was dry and refreshing.
During the main course of our meal, we enjoyed one of my favorite Rieslings, the Chateau St. Michelle Colombia Valley Riesling (2007), another great value which was on sale for $8.99. This versatile wine, with its delicious body of melon and pear, was an excellent match with all the dishes served.
I had planned to open a Pinot Noir to complete the meal, but our food was devoured (hungry travelers!) before the Reisling was gone (shocking, I know!), and our guests decided that coffee was the next step. Maybe next year...
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