Here we go again: Thanksgiving is upon us, with Christmas on the slippery slope behind.

What’s everyone drinking with Thanksgiving dinner this year?  We’ll be bringing to the Cups In-Laws a bottle of (the now defunct) Diamond Oaks’ beautiful 1997 Pinot Noir Reserve (perfect with the bird).  It’s a shame this winery is no more because I’ve been impressed with their Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir.  More on this wine after the holidays.

Alongside our pumpkin pie we’ll be popping open a bottle of Australia’s Innocent Bystander 2011 Moscato.  According to the winemaker, “A true Moscato (in that has been made from 100% Muscat grapes) this wine  is light in alcohol,  fantastically fizzy and shows summer fruits, rose  petal and Turkish  delight.”  Turkish Delight?  Those crazy Aussies!  Wine Gal’s been raving about this beauty for awhile now, so I’m keen to get onboard.

Wishing my small (but dedicated?) core of readers a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.  I’ve got so much to be thankful for this year and hope you all do, as well.