I'm experimenting with some Turkey Day wine possibilities. Tonight we're sampling an unoaked chardonnay. The stainless steel aging lets the fruit stand on its own and keeps the wine lighter than most chardonnays. I find a light floral aroma, with good acid, balanced by some sweetness on the end. The wine complements our dinner: grilled cod, fried snow peas and butternut squash with a bit of maple syrup. In a weird sort of way we've managed to parallel the wide range of flavors and textures on a Thanksgiving table. I seek out some tasting notes from Mrs Vino. "Pear - red pear", she says. "Just a bit sweet for me, but I like it." I can't imagine anyone saying they dislike this sub $12 wine and if you forced me to pick just one wine to satisfy the palates of all your friends and family on the Holiday it would be this one. I see this wine everywhere, so look for it! Even Robert Parker Junior, who secretly wanted to be a math teacher, would give this a 90+ score on Thanksgiving.
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