Thanksgiving wines

[wondersofwine]

I took to the dinner a 2003 TRIMBACH GEWURZTRAMINER which disappointed (another vintage would have been quite different I believe) and a 2000 JAYER-GILLES COTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES (Burgundy) which did not disappoint.

The red Burgundy was a light to medium crimson color with some transparency. Nose of vibrant dark cherries and violets. Cherries, perhaps chocolate cherries, on the palate with a very light touch of clove.
Long-lasting finish. Rich and fulfilling. Definitely not closed down. More floral and fruit-filled than the 1999 version which had wonderful bacon fat and animal nuances. The 2000 married well with the turkey, cranberry-orange relish and other dishes. I consider both the 1999 and 2000 very enjoyable wines and good QPR (quality-to-price) ratio although certainly not cheap.

[Innkeeper]

Sounds great WOW. Incidentally have you had any of the JC Wines? Their operation is just outside Sacramento.

[dananne]

Thanks for the notes. I was wondering if you've been tapping into any of the '00 Burgs, and was wondering in particular if you'd had any CdN-V lately. I guess it's time to crack a few!

[wondersofwine]

IK, I haven't had any JC wines. Will watch for them.