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Rick joins Erin and Maureen to discuss the types of wine to pair with a traditional Thanksgiving Feast.   Here is the Eric Asimov NYT article Rick references.   The concept of Thanksgiving wine is low ABV and high acid.  Sparkling Wine or Champagne Whites: Riesling, Chenin Blanc,  Reds: Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Zweigelt Happy Thanksgiving!

Erin and Maureen discuss the book and series Good Omens, while enjoying the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rick paired.

Erin and Maureen discuss the Chateauneuf-du-Pape (a French red wine) which Rick paired with the show Good Omens. Pick yourself up a bottle (Maureen found it at Trader Joe's ) and join us Friday to discuss the book and the movie Good Omens. 

Erin and Maureen discuss the book and series Wheel of Time, Eye of the World.  Rick joins to discuss why he chose a Syrah as the pairing.  

Erin and Maureen discuss the Syrah Rick paired with the show. Wheel of Time. Erin and Rick enjoyed a 2023 Syrah from Modales located in Fennville, Michigan. Maureen enjoyed a 2022 Halos de Jupiter Syrah from the Rhone Region in France. Click the links to pick up a bottle and enjoy a Syrah while Erin and Maureen discuss the book and show Wheel of Time.  

Erin and Maureen discuss the first book of the Game of Thrones series by George R.R. Martin, A Song of Fire and Ice, while enjoying a Gamay. Rick joins from Michigan's wine capital, Traverse City to discuss why he paired a Gamay with this series

Erin and Maureen announce that Rick selected a Gamay to pair with Game of Thrones.   Erin enjoyed  La Boutanche by Oliver Minot .   Maureen enjoyed La Belle Angele.   Pick up a bottle to enjoy and listen along to Game of Thrones, the Song of Fire and Ice on Friday October 17th.  

Erin and Maureen discuss the book and movie Lord of the Rings while enjoying Rick's pairing of Sauvignon Blanc.

Rick selected a Sauvignon Blanc to pair with Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Ring.   Make sure to click on the links below to buy the wine's enjoyed on Pages, Pictures & Pairings. Rick and Erin enjoyed a wine from South Africa Origin The Pledge . Maureen enjoyed a wine from New Zealand Craggy Range .

Erin and Maureen discuss Angels and Demons while enjoying a Super Tuscan and a Chianti.  Rick joins to discuss why he paired these wines with the movie. If you click on the links below, you will find the exact wines enjoyed by the hosts.  Rick and Erin enjoyed Banfi Col di Sasso Toscana 2022 .  Maureen Enjoyed a Kirkland Chianti Classico .

Erin and Maureen are BACK and wrap up their Season of the Best Movies with a review of the book and movie Angels and Demons.  Rick joins to discuss the Super Tuscan he paired with this movie. 

Erin and Maureen continue the Season of the Best Movies with a review of the book and movie Jurassic Park.  Rick joins in to discuss the Portuguese Red Duoro he paired with this movie. 

Erin and Maureen discuss the Portuguese Red - Duoro Rick paired with Jurassic Park. Erin and Rick enjoyed a wine from Dos Lusiadas called Eleivera Tinto Duoro. https://www.mtouton.com/products/portugal/97211-2018/dos-lusiadas-%23039%3Beleivera-%23039%3B-tinto-douro Maureen enjoyed a wine from The Fifth Empire called Destino Authentic Red Blend. https://www.vivino.com/US/en/the-fifth-empire-destino...

Pages Pictures & Pairings continues the Season of Best Movies ever with The Body and Stand by Me.  Erin and Maureen discuss The Body by Stephen King and the movie based on this novella called Stand By Me.  Rick pairs a Willamette Chardonnay with Stand by Me. 

Rick pairs a Willamette Valley Chardonnay with the movie Stand By Me.  Rick and Erin enjoy a Chardonnay from Granville Vineyard https://www.granvillewines.com/ Maureen enjoys a Chardonnay from Coelho Winery. https://coelhowinery.com/collection/all-wines

To kick of the Season of the Best (according to Erin and Maureen), we discuss the Shawshank Redemption while enjoying the Dolcetto Rick paired.

Rick selected a Dolcetto to go with The Shawshank Redemption. Erin and Rick enjoyed Dolcetto d'Alba from Elio Altare. https://www.elioaltare.com/en/wines/dolcetto-dalba-doc/19 Maureen also enjoyed a Dolcetto d'Alba by Carlo Revello & Figli. https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/dolcetto/carlo-revello-figli-dolcetto-dalba/p/233853750

Erin and Maureen share lots of laughs and holiday joy while enjoying the Argentinian Malbec Rick paired with Christmas with the Kranks. 

Erin and Maureen discuss the Argentinian Malbec Rick selected for Skipping Christmas and Christmas With the Kranks. Rick and Erin enjoyed Fabre Montmayou  https://www.wine.com/product/fabre-montmayou-gran-reserva-malbec-2021/1312642 Maureen enjoyed a Cantena Malbec  https://catenazapata.com/catena-malbec.php Feel fee to pick up an Argentinian Malbec from your local grocery store and drink along wi...

Erin and Maureen discuss Little Women while enjoying the white blend Rick paired.

Erin and Maureen discuss the white blend Rick paired with Little Women.   Rick and Erin enjoy another wine from Bos, Wishflower. https://www.boswine.com/product/2023-BOS-Wishflower?pageID=5124D10B-9048-6499-EC6E-61622EDCBC73&sortBy=DisplayOrder&maxRows=10& Maureen enjoys a California wine, Kitchen Sink. https://www.totalwine.com/wine/white-wine/white-blend/kitchen-sink-white-blend/p/10...

Erin and Maureen discuss the DaVinci Code while enjoying a Rose selected by Rick.

Rick selects a Rose to pair with the DaVinci Code.   Rick and Erin enjoy the same wine they enjoyed for Nine Perfect Strangers, Taval Rose 2020.  https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com/release/chateau_d_aqueria_tavel_rose_2020/ Maureen enjoys a Rose from Goose Ridge Vinyards in Washington. https://www.gooseridge.com/Shop/Revelation

Erin and Maureen discuss Interview with the Vampire, Maureen's surprise book, while they drink the Beaujolais Rick paired with the book and movie.

Rick pairs a Beaujolais for Interview with the Vampire.  Rick, Erin and Maureen all enjoyed a Beaujolais - Villages.  For a lower alcohol option, Rick suggests a Beaujolais - Nouveau.