Happy Thanksgiving!

The Hosemaster is a former sommelier, and a very funny blogger.

Here's a snippet from his post "Perfect Thanksgiving Wines to Match Your Family's Dysfunction":
"Does your family constantly squabble about money? Bring a very young Barolo and make a point to remark how tight it is. Maybe you have to spend your day listening to the racist remarks of a family member. What could be better than an insipid Pinot Grigio? “A stupid white for a stupid white,” makes for a lovely opening prayer. "

I always stick with American wines for Thanksgiving, and always open a variety, so our guests can try a few and find something they like.

My wife enjoys sparkling wine, though I do get annoyed when I buy an expensive bottle and she puts orange juice in it, but heck- it's Thanksgiving!

Here's what I'm serving:
Bubbly: brought by our guests
White: 2011 Ceritas Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard
Syrah: 2009 Jemrose Cardiac
Field Blend: 2010 Bedrock Pagani
Pinot: 2010 Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast
Cabernet: 2007 Boudreaux

Hope you and yours have a "functional" Thanksgiving!