Thanksgiving--Transatlantique
Le Vin est Bon!!
Thanksgiving is a classic American holiday. It celebrates Giving Thanks for a bountiful harvest and in the larger sense, counting our blessings.
Traditionally Turkey is served; and in our home the Turkey has almost always been accompanied by the Beaujolais Nouveau, the French "young wine" which usually appears in America the third Thursday in November. (This is equally a tradition in Tokyo, Japan too. I fondly and somewhat amusingly recall a Beaujolais Nouveau festival in Japan while visiting in the 1980's).
But anyway...
We have usually made the pilgrimage to Sherry Lehmann at either Madison or now Park Avenue, to first taste, and then purchase the New Wine. Many times we have had the pleasure of meeting Monsieur Franck Duboeuf, son of the owner of the premier producer. He would often "sign a bottle" or two of the vintage for my wife and daughter.
Naturally we have looked forward to the 2011 vintage--and yes, it was really an admirable "young wine," a perfect complement to the American turkey.
Bravo Beaujolais!
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