Answer by: Roger C. Bohmrich, MW
You will want a Pinot with enough richness to stand up to both the white and dark meat of turkey and the traditional side dishes (cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, etc.) - unless the meal is not the usual Thanksgiving.
Good Pinot Noir is difficult to find at a very low price unless you are willing to settle for a very light bodied example. One that is reliable for $10 or less is Cono Sur's basic bottling from Chile, but that may not have the substance for this meal.
You might step up to Madonna Estate organically-grown Pinot from Carneros, or BearBoat Russian River Pinot, which you can find for $20 or less. Or splurge with a sumptuous, rich Pinot from California's Sta. Rita Hills. Our website may give a a few further ideas.
About the Expert:Roger has enjoyed a lengthy career in the wine trade, and he last served as a senior executive with a major national importer. In 2006, he launched Millesima USA, a retail entity affiliated with Europe's leading fine wine mail order company. Roger became one of America's first Masters of Wine in 1993, and he has been very active as an educator and speaker at wine festivals and conferences. He hosts a community television program entitled "Wine's Simple Pleasures," and is currently working on a book of original recipes and wine pairing solutions. Visit Roger C. Bohmrich, MW's website: MILLESIMA USA LLC
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