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Mad Max gravy wine choice.

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thetrim
thetrim Posts: 11,357
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To all the wine experts out there.... I've only used white wine for this (I think either a Chardonnay or savignon blanc). Has anyone tried the Mad Max gravy w a Pinot noir?   Thank you for your feedback!
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Maybe @mad max beyond eggdome has thoughts?
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
    edited November 2017
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    I'm no wine expert, but pinot noir is a burgundy and goes better with beef while white wines are more commonly paired with poultry.   
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • dgordon2nc
    dgordon2nc Posts: 100
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    I plan to do mad max. But I'm using Alton browns gravy recipe which calls for red wine. I e made it in the past and it's been amazing. I think Pinot noir will be fine. 
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    @rrp Thanks for the input.  I'm no wine expert either, but I got accosted by someone this week telling me that pinot noir was the BEST (not even close) BEST wine for turkey!!!  And no it wasn't Paul Giamatti!  Then I saw online that some folk use the pinot for their gravy as well.  Just wanted to throw it out to the group.  I don't wanna TOFTT on this one.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • dgordon2nc
    dgordon2nc Posts: 100
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    http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/turkey-gravy-0112572
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
    edited November 2017
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    dgordon2nc said:
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/turkey-gravy-0112572
    Thank you.  Alton is always a great source (interesting that he used red wine and also that he used the turkey fat vs. butter), but I do have to say I love Mad max's step by step for the gravy. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • RRP
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    thetrim said:
    @rrp Thanks for the input.  I'm no wine expert either, but I got accosted by someone this week telling me that pinot noir was the BEST (not even close) BEST wine for turkey!!!  And no it wasn't Paul Giamatti!  Then I saw online that some folk use the pinot for their gravy as well.  Just wanted to throw it out to the group.  I don't wanna TOFTT on this one.
    No problem! Like my Father used to say "opinions are like @ssholes...everyone has one"!

    Happy Thanksgiving no matter WHAT wine you decide to go with!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    I'll be another aszhole as I'm trying MM tomorrow as well.  Kris Pinot Grigio got the call.  No reason a good Pinot noir wouldn't end well.  An earthier, more savory gravy.  Nice idea.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Who is this Kris character?

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Doc - I never called you an @sshole, or anyone who wants to use anything else. Use a $1,000 bottle or go cheap with Thunderbird or MadDog 2020 or coyote p!ss. OK?  I really could NOT care less! All I tried to do was answer the guy...Happy Thanksgiving - OK? Peace, bro
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    I think he just simply offered an opinion.  You might have an opinion of that.  

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • bgebrent
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    RRP said:
    Doc - I never called you an @sshole, or anyone who wants to use anything else. Use a $1,000 bottle or go cheap with Thunderbird or MadDog 2020 or coyote p!ss. OK?  I really could NOT care less! All I tried to do was answer the guy...Happy Thanksgiving - OK? Peace, bro
    I know Ron.  You gave good advice.  Except on the coyote piss.  No animus man. I'm just chiming in.  I hope you and yours have a very happy Thanksgiving.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • jeffwit
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    I would wait on @Jeremiah to chime in. He’s quite the expert. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
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  • thetrim
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    I'll letcha know.  Turkey is injected and sitting in the fridge.  I'm drunk and sitting 'for the computer.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • thetrim
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    I went savignon blanc or something like that.  Did 1/2 bottle on the bird.  BTW I can never get th butter paste to look quite as good as the master.   
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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