Recently, I've had a couple that you should still be able to find that would be excellent values at your holiday table. The first is a white Cotes du Rhone made for and bottled by the House of E. Guigal. This is a classic version of the white wines from this region, dry with a hint of mineral, medium body, and balanced by a floral lemon-like flavor this is sure to set off your turkey breast and stuffing. This wine is a terrific value at somewhere between $12 and $15. The 2007 vintage was excellent in France, making this choice all the better value.
The other I would recommend is an Oregon-made Pinot Noir, 2005 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve. This wine is everything a red burgundy should be...complex, smooth, medium body, attractive color and smell. It tastes very much like dark cherries, but dry and with only a hint of sweetness. This is a wine that would easily rate in the mid-90s on just about anyone's tasting scale, as it is supremely well-balanced and integrated...one of the finest made American Pinot Noirs I've ever had. This wine is relatively pricy at around $60, but I think it's worth the money. These grapes were estate-grown, and the wine in the “reserve” bottling was hand selected from the overall production.
You may have to visit the Domain Serene web site to find this, although I got my 2005 at a local store. They are currently shipping the 2006 vintage. Here is a link to their web site:
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