Thanksgiving feast

Leaves are changing, it's finally getting colder out, and we are stuffed with leftover Halloween candy.  It's officially fall.  I love this season, and with most seasoned wine drinkers, this is when you start stocking up your cellars once again.  Bring on the big bold reds right?  But wait, for Thanksgiving, you eat Turkey.  Doesn't the saying go, "White meat = white wine, red meat = red wine"?  Not necessarily.   Let's dive in to several different options to have with your amazing Turkey dinner.

Rose wine:  this is not the sweet stuff (White Zinfandel).  These are Dry amazing wines.  Unfortunately, the best time to drink Rose's are from April - July 4th.  Fortunately, many stores still carry the current vintage and they pair amazingly with Turkey.  Rose's are made from red skinned grapes that are pressed for the juices, but not fermented with the skins.  This gives that beautiful pinkish hue.  One of my favorites is Elizabeth Rose Rose.  Some of favorites to look out for this season:
Hendry Rose
Domaine de Nizas Rose
Unity Rose by Fisher Vineyards
Yalumba Sangiovese Rose

Gewurztraminer (say what?)  just ask for Ga-vertz (anyone at a liquor store can point you to the right direction).  Also, Gruner Veltliner (just ask for a Gruner):  More white wines, yes, so chill them.  These are aromatic grapes with an off-dry taste.  Some of these can have an effervescence to them (that means they can have some bubbles).  For the Gewurtz, I recommend:
Chateau St. Michelle Gewurtz
Columbia Crest Gewurtz
Pierre Sparr Gewurtz
For the Gruner's I recommend the following:
Wolfgang Concerto (might be the easiest to ask for)
Salomon Undhof (beautiful wine)
Nigl Gruner

Red wines:  aka Pinot Noir.  I find that Pinot Noir and Gamay's pair best with Turkey.  Since most wine aficionados prefer a red glass to a white, this is for you.  The great thing with Pinot Noir is you can find great tasting Pinot's from $12 and then the sky is the limit.  I will give you some recommendations from several different price groups. 

$10-$20 price range:
Meiomi by Belle Glos
Elk Cove Willamette Pinot Noir
La Crema (this is many people's favorite, it might be on the cusp of $20)
Mark West Pinot Noir
The Seeker Pinot Noir (great new item from Vin de Pays, France)
Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir (inexpensive Burgundy)
Votre Sante by Coppola
Oyster Bay (different taste comparison from New Zealand)

$20-$40 price range:
Sonoma Cutrer Pinot Noir
Routestock Pinot Noir (might be $19, great Oregon Pinot)
Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Reserve (their Russian River is fantastic also)
Fess Parker Pinot Noir (anyone remember Davy Crockett?)
Evening Land (they make Pinot's from both CA & OR, these are amazing wines, and I recommend all of them)

$40 and up price range:  These are typically single vineyards
Belle Glos (they have 3, Taylor Lane, Las Alturas, and Clark & Telephone) if you can find any of these, at least pick up 1.
Merry Edwards (Merry is known for her Pinot Noir winemaking skills)
Flowers Pinot Noir
Sequana (3 completely different vineyards in 3 different wines, each one is incredible, but if you want to splurge, go for the Sundawg)
If someone wants to break the bank, Coupe de Foudre Pinot Noir. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!