Friday, November 26, 2004
Wine Pairing
I consider turkey one of the hardest foods to pair wine with. The meat is mild and light, so most wines will overpower the flavor of the bird.
At my sister's at noon, we tried a 2002 Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay and a 2002 Justin Syrah. Both were tasty, fairly light, and did okay with the turkey (and ham).
At my inlaw's at dinner, we uncorked a 2002 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros and a 2001 Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse. The Pouilly Fuisse was probably the best match of the day.
Hmmm...thinking ahead to next year, I wonder how a pinot blanc might do with turkey?
At my sister's at noon, we tried a 2002 Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay and a 2002 Justin Syrah. Both were tasty, fairly light, and did okay with the turkey (and ham).
At my inlaw's at dinner, we uncorked a 2002 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros and a 2001 Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse. The Pouilly Fuisse was probably the best match of the day.
Hmmm...thinking ahead to next year, I wonder how a pinot blanc might do with turkey?
