| The beauty of Pinot Noir - the right Pinot - is that | | | | fruit and earth; on the palate it reveals blackberry |
| it can stand up to the gaminess of turkey yet | | | | and black cherry flavors along with black currant. |
| won't overpower the meal displaying subtle, yet | | | | There is even a hint of mint and oak spice in the |
| characteristically cherry and mushroom aromas. | | | | background. Entry is sweet and round with fine |
| Bethel Heights 'Estate Grown' is my Pinot Noir of | | | | tannins which broadens the wine along with good |
| choice this year to enjoy with Thanksgiving. I | | | | acid balance carrying the wine to a long finish. |
| recently had dinner with, among other people, Pat | | | | For white wine this Thanksgiving, I will be serving |
| Dudley, the owner of Bethel Heights Vineyard. We | | | | a terrific German Riesling by Joh. Jos. Christoffel |
| opened a bottle of the 2004 Estate and it is a | | | | Erben. I'm selecting his 2005 Urziger Wurzgarten, |
| rich, powerful wine with a nose of dark cherry | | | | Kabinett. |