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Turkey Wine II: For cranberries, it’s Pinot
Most Pinots are made for berries. With pepper to hit spice notes, they are tart enough to cut through heavy sides, and light-bodied enough for the whole family. The best Pinots have a range of earth and fire to match elaborate flavors of a smoked bird with wild mushroom gravy.
A by Acacia Pinot Noir ($15.99)
Wine Spectator’s Laurie Woolever came up with a full case of American Pinot Noirs that would celebrate increased U.S. success with Pinot from Oregon, Russian River, and Central Coast, on down to Santa Barbara (save Burgundies for later). She included two of our great favorites for Pinot Noir with class and value:
2006 Bogle Russian River: Juicy, ripe and as complex as the table. $14.99 ($13.49 by the case)
2007 A by Acacia: California, silky in texture, earthy in taste. $15.99 ($14.39 by the case).
My choice: Invite Fred MacMurray ($15.99) to Thanksgiving. The 2006 Central Coast is full of cherries and berries and spices as friendly as its gentle founder.
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