Have a Happy Thanksgiving

The turkey will be perfect...the kids set the table without being asked...steam will still be coming from perfectly cooked and piping hot veggies.....mashed potatos will be like silk.....even the cranberry jello mold will have set perfectly....everyone really wanted the greenbean and mushroom soup dish and you have that can of those fried onions from last year.....the men announce that there will be no football on TV until turkey sandwiches tonight....ahhhhh

Tell yourself its not a dream.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Give a little more than you get....

We are about to head into Turkey Day full force and in that headlong rush toward Black Friday and all that let's just think about what is important come a week from today.

It is important that you were kind to someone.  It is important that you set a good example for your kids or your parents or your friends.  It is important that you gave someone the opportunity to tell you that you did a nice thing. It is important that you give more than you get.

We aren't giving away a bottle of wine to accompany your meal but we will smile and say thank you and wish you a happy day. Drop in. Share a story. Say hello.

Jon Stewart Thanksgiving Funny, Peconic Bay Riesleing, Turducken

At Saturday's tasting (3-6p 132 Main St. in Greenport) we are talking turkey; wines that match up well with Turkey that is.

• Peconic Bay from Long Island
• Kung Foo Girl from Washington State
• Leitz Out from Germany
• Willm from Alsace France

We changed the colors a bit (don't adjust your TV dial) because each is very much different.  A personal fav is the Riesling from Peconic Bay Vineyards in Cutchogue.  It is really, really good. Join us would you please.

We caught The Daily Show recently and heard a pretty good Thanksgiving joke - it isn't verbatim but close:

"I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land."  Thinking back on things local, we without doubt had a few people here  350+ years ago who had family at that first Thanksgiving and unfortunately when they came here they took land too. That brings up a Johnny Carson joke from years ago.  "Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year. And then discover once a year is way too often".  That gives you two funnies to tell next week.

Speaking of funny, Turducken is all the rage now (turkey, duck, chicken all in one - please don't mess with the syllables).  Someone we know is trying it. We will let you know.  See you Saturday.

We just couldn't resist

There have been any number of contests that go along the lines of  "You supply the caption".

We thought of a few, "That's no knife mate. This is what I call a knife" being way up there (for all you Croc Dundee fans) or "Who let the dog out" for you the few Baha fans remaining.

So now you get a chance. Bring your entries in on Saturday at the tasting (3-6p 132 Main in Greenport) and we will find a wine that goes great with a slim and slightly paranoid turkey.

Turkeys are on the prowl....

That day of days when Uncle Whoosie eats too much dark meat and falls asleep at the table...its next week and for us, not a week too soon.

We like Thanksgiving because it is a good occasion to bring a bottle of wine as a pre-meal thank you gift or to find something to grace your table at home. So we are going to start a little series here of good wines to go with Turkey.

Riesling is one choice that comes to mind. It is light and a nice combination of soft and sometimes tart. It cuts through the turkey and won't help contribute to Uncle Whoosis' premature sleep. Riesling is generally served at a cool 11 °C.  We have some in our store. In fact we have a very nice selection and they won't break the bank.
Try one this week and think about how it will go next week.  Uncle Whoosis will love it.

Odd names, Thanksgiving coming up, some fun music and of course a reminder

Saturday is Tasting Day at Greenport Wines and Spirits - 3-6pm - 132 Front Street in Greenport.  Usually we have a winery or distributor pouring for us but this day it is Owner's Choice and Deb piled through the back room and found some nifty bottles to sample from. Some odd names will make their appearance:

Snap Dragon Red

Starry Night Zinfandel

Dr Loosen

Dr L Riesling

With Thanksgiving coming up it is time to think about something nice to pair with the ubiquitous turkey dinner and that takes some thought.  For the most part there are a lot of good choices but perhaps this year take it a step further - an unusually named wine (that is of course drinkable) is a conversation starter; certainly something that might bring a smile and a Snap Dragon Red next to the cranberry and marshmallow jello might just do the trick.

We also think that searching out the appropriateate music for the pre-dinner knoshing hour is again something to think about.  Instead of the usual Greatful Dead, KISS, Montevani and Lawrence Welk, take a step out and venture in Gershwin or Cole Porter.  We will be giving some ideas from time to time but the idea is the same;
decorate your table with something unusually wine-wise and that really pairs well with the meal and then put on some music that enhances conversation and calmness rather than just flipping on WLNG (not that there is anything wrong with WLNG for Heaven's Sake).  Just venture out some.

Speaking of George Gershwin, we know him for his incredible show tunes and songs as well as a host of snappy orchestra/piano pieces. There is a lot of other things that are just plain clever and fun.  The first here "Walking the Dog" was a segment theme song on WQXR the late great radio station of the NYTimes. It is just fun to listen to. 

Hey - Thanks!

It was terrific to see so many of our friends last night at our wine and cheese gathering. Middle week, a kinda bleak night, and there you were and we are so appreciative.

It means a lot to us.

Thank you