Best in Glass: What pairs well with Turkey

Hosting Thanksgiving but have no clue what's the best wine to pair with your delicious feast? Or maybe you're just a guest that was told to "just show up." Of course you're not going to come empty handed. Naturally you're going to gravitate to the ever-so-easy lifesaver - a bottle of wine.

If you're like me, I wouldn't have the SLIGHTEST clue what goes well with turkey. With a little help from realsimple.com, I came up with a reference guide of a dozen EASY TO FIND bottles - all $15 or less - that are worthy of your feast.

WHITES

Crisp & Refreshing

$13

2008 ERATH Pinot Gris

Pear, ripe banana, and peach blossom make this a fruity pick.

$13

2009 CHARLES SMITH Kung Fu Girl Riesling

Light & fresh with a punch of apricot and lychee.

$15

GRUET BRUT Champenoise

This dry New Mexican sparkler with a slight pucker of green apple is nice and bubbly and sure to get the party started.

Lush and Round

$14

2009 PINE RIDGE Chenin Blanc Viognier

Pure bliss radiates from the delicious flavors of honeydew, peach, and jasmine.

$14

2008 HAYMAN & HILL Russian River Valley Reserve Selection Chardonnay

This pick is extra turkey friendly with it's big, rich notes of tropical fruit, butterscotch, and oak.

REDS

Soft & Fruity

$15

2008 PERTINACE Barbera d'Alba

Add elegance to the table with hints of blackberry, black cherry, and violets.

$15

2008 GEORGES DEUBOEUF Morgon Jean Descombes

Not too overpowering but definitely loaded with aromas of black currant and roses.

$14

2009 MATUA VALLEY Marlborough Pinot Noir

Your mouth with water over this medium bodied Pinot. Overflowing with bing cherry notes and a floral, smokey aroma.

Bold & Rich

$11

2006 MONTEVINA Zinfandel

Easiest enough to drink on it's own but complex enough to stand up to the heartiest dishes on the table.

$12

2008 HEARTLAND Stickleback Red

Super satisfying blend of spicy plums.

$14

2008 PLANETA LA SEGRETA Sicily IGT

The mixture of Mero d'Avola, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc makes this a vibrant taste of dark berries, cloves, and plums.

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