http://rickbakas.com/?p=960 A Cornucopia of wine, food and brand design musings. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:26:00 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://rickbakas.com/?p=960&cpage=1#comment-1515 Stephen Sadler Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:58:14 +0000 http://rickbakas.com/?p=960#comment-1515 Thanksgiving's a heavy meal. I agree about Alsatian or other wines that can cut through some of the heaviness, and I think Pinot Gris is a good one-wine solution. The two-wine solution isn't one I prefer, just because it encourages more wine drinking, which equals even more caloric overload and after-meal sleepiness. I'm all about the food on Thanksgiving, and feel too many alcohol calories cuts not the heaviness, but the enjoyment. There's a point of diminishing returns. A not-to-be-overlooked one-wine solution that goes with everything and cuts through heavier flavors is Champagne or any good sparkling wine. I tend to like Italian sparklers, but that's me. Also, don't fear the sparkling roses, such as Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose. A delicious, well-regarded red or rose sparkling wine is versatile and festive, and the color and bubbles have a holiday feel. Other overlooked bubbly boozes are cider and perry, which can be complex, balanced, palate-cleansing and autumnal. Thanksgiving's a heavy meal. I agree about Alsatian or other wines that can cut through some of the heaviness, and I think Pinot Gris is a good one-wine solution. The two-wine solution isn't one I prefer, just because it encourages more wine drinking, which equals even more caloric overload and after-meal sleepiness. I'm all about the food on Thanksgiving, and feel too many alcohol calories cuts not the heaviness, but the enjoyment. There's a point of diminishing returns. A not-to-be-overlooked one-wine solution that goes with everything and cuts through heavier flavors is Champagne or any good sparkling wine. I tend to like Italian sparklers, but that's me. Also, don't fear the sparkling roses, such as Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose. A delicious, well-regarded red or rose sparkling wine is versatile and festive, and the color and bubbles have a holiday feel. Other overlooked bubbly boozes are cider and perry, which can be complex, balanced, palate-cleansing and autumnal.

]]> http://rickbakas.com/?p=960&cpage=1#comment-1514 hudson Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:18:44 +0000 http://rickbakas.com/?p=960#comment-1514 Nice. We are doing near the same. we are having zilavka, stanushina and vranec Nice. We are doing near the same. we are having zilavka, stanushina and vranec

]]> http://rickbakas.com/?p=960&cpage=1#comment-1513 rickbakas Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:59:55 +0000 http://rickbakas.com/?p=960#comment-1513 Agreed. That's going to be in the accompanying post with a list of recommended wines. There's a CdP Blanc from Maison Bouachon that's on the list. Agreed. That's going to be in the accompanying post with a list of recommended wines. There's a CdP Blanc from Maison Bouachon that's on the list.

]]> http://rickbakas.com/?p=960&cpage=1#comment-1512 Rhone lover Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:56:59 +0000 http://rickbakas.com/?p=960#comment-1512 Also consider a Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Also consider a Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc

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