La Crema Pinot Noir

This was my choice for Thanksgiving. Now, right off the bat, I have to admit that this is definitely, no contest, a splurge, but if you are going to get one wine for Thanksgiving, I think a splurge is in order. La Crema can sometimes be found in grocery stores or Wal-Mart and is typically between $20-25/bottle.

The Pinot Noir is a great match for Thanksgiving. Hints of cranberry and pomegranate with an earthy undertone are subtle enough that the wine does not overpower any part of the traditional Thanskgiving meal. A short finish leaves you wanting more and this is very easy to just sip on all day long (and finish the bottle before you even realize it!)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Gnarly

Like totally awesome wine, dude. I do love Old Vine Zins (thanks Diane!) and this is a great affordable option. Dark berries, wild spices, vanilla and a light toasty oaky finish. Lodi Zins are predictable and lovely. Full of flavor and life.

Gnarly Head wines are fairly easy to find: grocery stores that sell wine, Target, and even Wal-Mart will have these and they are consistently under $10. A definite buy again and again!

Just found out they have a rib recipe contest -- totally entering my rib recipe next year! I think it would be great with this Old Vine Zin!

Flip Flop Malbec

After a terrible cherry wine last night (I actually dumped it out. I NEVER dump out wine.), I picked up a number of bottles of wine while out & about today. Flip Flop wines were on sale at Hy-Vee (and I was pleasantly surprised to find we can buy wine and beer at the grocery stores in Brookings!). As I wanted something nice and easy, I figured a bottle of Flip Flop would fit the bill nicely.

This is a nice Malbec. Dark juicy, fruits, earthy undertones smooth finish, a perfect match for a lazy Saturday evening