10 Thanksgiving Wines Under $25

More wine is purchased by Americans for Thanksgiving dinner than for any other holiday. White? Red? There is no simple answer when it comes to what one should serve with the big, bold flavors of Thanksgiving. Following are some affordable American wine recommendations for Turkey Day.

• 2011 Red Newt Cellars Circle Riesling (Finger Lakes, New York): $12 – Pear and pineapple flavors with a trace of sweetness and a nice level of acidity.
• 2010 Hahn Winery Pinot Noir Monterey (Monterey, California): $14 – Aromas of ripe raspberries and cherries, rich with raspberry preserves with notes of pumpkin pie spice flavors.
• 2008 Thomas Fogarty Gewürtztraminer (Monterey County, California): $14 – Tropical fruit aromas and flavors of clementine, papaya and lychee.
• Chateau Frank Celebre (Finger Lakes, New York): $20 – Cremant-style sparkling wine with an Asian pear flavor and long, dry finish.
• 2010 Garnet Carneros Pinot Noir (Carneros, California): $20 – Vibrant floral and strawberry aromas with earthy notes. Bright cherry flavors with slightly woodsy undertones.
• 2010 Heart and Hands Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes, New York): $21 – Aromas of red berries, flavors of ripe cherries on a beautifully-balanced wine.
• Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut (Anderson Valley, California): $22 – Rich and a little oaky sparkling wine with aromas of Asian apple and flavors of ripe, juicy pear and nutty notes.
• 2007 Paumanok Merlot (North Fork, New York): $24 – Ripe crushed strawberry aroma, dark red fruit flavors and a long finish.
• 2011 Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling (Potter Valley, California): $25 – Juicy pear, honey notes, long and spicy finish.
• Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé (Napa Valley, California): $25 – Pale pink with a light strawberry aroma and juicy fruit flavors.

Whatever you chose to pour for Thanksgiving, enjoy it with family and friends.

Veronique