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\nSo you\u2019re not sure which wine will pair best with your Thanksgiving turkey? You don\u2019t know what bottle of bubbly to give to your Champagne-loving uncle this Christmas? Don\u2019t fret. The wine experts at Loews Hotels (you\u2019re probably familiar with Tucson\u2019s Loews Ventana Resort) are here to take care of all these questions for you with the launch of the Loews Hotels Wine Line.
\nWhen a wine question or problem pops up this holiday season, send an e-mail to: wineline@loewshotels.com or post your query on Facebook at www.facebook.com\/LoewsHotels, click on the Wine Line tab. Knowledgeable, warm and unpretentious, certified sommeliers will help guide you through your wine pairing or wine gift giving dilemmas, no matter your budget. Loews Hotels promises to respond to all questions within 24-hours, if not sooner. The Loews Hotels Wine Lin\u2019 will be available through January 1, 2010.
\nWhat lessons can be learned from the Loews Hotels Wine Line? Time will no doubt reveal stories and questions as entertaining as those posed to the Turkey Hotline over the years, but for now, consider these tips: While everyone knows that white wines go well with turkey, you may also want to consider a pinot noir, which has a bit fuller flavor than white wines. Because it has very few tannins, it will not overwhelm the meal. Also, keep in mind that salty or smoked foods are best served with sweet white wines such as a Riesling or Gew\u00fcrztraminer.
\nSensitive to the current economy, Loews Hotels team of sommeliers have put together a list of 12 suggested wines and uses in the budget category (approximate prices):
\nWhite wine:
\nChardonnay Frei Brothers, Sonoma, Sustainable: $19
\nAromas and flavors of orange zest and green apple, with buttery and toasty undertones. Medium-bodied with a long, round finish
\nChenin Blanc Dry Creek Vineyards: $12
\nLight and crisp with lemon \u2013 pairs well with poultry and seafood
\nDomaine des Aubuisieres Bernard Fouquet Vouvray Cuvee de Silex, 2007: $20
\nContemporary version of an Old-Word style \u2013 pairs well with seafood and richer dishes
\nSauvignon Blanc Chasing Venus, Marlborough: $16
\nHerbal and tropical aromas with bold flavors of grapefruit and gooseberry. Crisp, lingering finish
\nViognier Anglim Winery, Paso Robles: $26
\nHigh color with floral accents of honeysuckle, white melons, apricots, and peaches \u2013 pairs well with turkey
\nRed wine:
\nPinot Noir Domaine Carneros, Carneros, Sustainable: $23
\nSmooth and silky with fresh berry and jam aromas
\nCabernet Sauvignon True Earth, Trinchero, Napa, Organic: $13
\nSubtle aromas of blueberry and blackberry, with flavors of oak, plum, and black currant. Medium-bodied with a mild, smooth finish
\nSyrah Havens, Paso Robles: $12
\nMeaty character, mocha-coffee and peppery spring to its finish on the palate \u2013 pairs well with beef
\nSparkling wine:
\nDomaine Chandon Brut, Sustainable: $15
\nFresh and lively with a hint of pear, fig and honeysuckle. Recommended as an ap\u00e9ritif
\nGloria Ferrer, Sustainable: $20
\nVersatile wine with a touch of vanilla and plenty of acidity
\nChampagne:
\nPiper-Heidsieck Brut, Sustainable: $32
\nCrisp with a light brioche-style finish
\nTaittinger, Sustainable: $35
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