'Tis the season here in the US- the holidays are upon us and we are often left wondering what to bring to holiday meals. Now, I love Thanksgiving. I love the variety of food, I love cooking, I love the unabashed gluttony I am able to indulge in once a year. And I love wine. Good combo! I personally think you can pair just about anything with Thanksgiving dinner because it has so many varied components. Malbec too much for the turkey? Yeah, probably. But put it alongside bacon and chestnut dressing and it probably does just fine!
That said, there are some more versatile Thanksgiving options out there, so here are my recs.
1. Dry rose. I know I harp on rose a lot. I love it, what can I say? A dry rose goes with so many things, is juicy and refreshing, and the acid helps you digest your meal. What more can you ask for? Try a blanc de noirs sparkling rose, almost any dry french rose, or, if you can find it, a gamay rose. Mmm...
2. Speaking of Gamay- Gamay! Remember my Beaujolais post? (You should, it was recent.) Beaujolais and Gamay wines are pretty much the perfect turkey wine. Fruit-forward, light bodied, acidic and lightly earthy, they really just rock it. If you're bored of Pinot Noir, give a Beaujolais a whirl.
3. Sparkling Wine. If you get a good dry sparkler like a blanc de blancs, its fizz and light dryness will again be a great, versatile accompaniment to the myriad of dishes on your Thanksgiving table. Plus, it feels fancy! (Without the necessity of a high price tag. More for your buck = more gluttony! Yay America!)
4. Sauvignon Blanc. Now, this one can run either too fruity or too grassy, but a nice, tart version can be a delish option.
5. Viognier. This grape is a little chameleon. Depending on where it is grown and how the wine is made, it can show off tropical fruit, or even a mineral, oaky funk. Either one goes well with T-Day food. Mmm
6. Pinot Noir. Now, I guess this one is making my list only as a crowd pleaser. I think it is a boring, safe option for this kind of meal, but, it really can work. Depends on your personal tastes. I probably won't be taking one to MY meal, however, wherever that winds up being this year, but you do your thing.
Anyone else have any T-Day faves? Share away!
That said, there are some more versatile Thanksgiving options out there, so here are my recs.
1. Dry rose. I know I harp on rose a lot. I love it, what can I say? A dry rose goes with so many things, is juicy and refreshing, and the acid helps you digest your meal. What more can you ask for? Try a blanc de noirs sparkling rose, almost any dry french rose, or, if you can find it, a gamay rose. Mmm...
2. Speaking of Gamay- Gamay! Remember my Beaujolais post? (You should, it was recent.) Beaujolais and Gamay wines are pretty much the perfect turkey wine. Fruit-forward, light bodied, acidic and lightly earthy, they really just rock it. If you're bored of Pinot Noir, give a Beaujolais a whirl.
3. Sparkling Wine. If you get a good dry sparkler like a blanc de blancs, its fizz and light dryness will again be a great, versatile accompaniment to the myriad of dishes on your Thanksgiving table. Plus, it feels fancy! (Without the necessity of a high price tag. More for your buck = more gluttony! Yay America!)
4. Sauvignon Blanc. Now, this one can run either too fruity or too grassy, but a nice, tart version can be a delish option.
5. Viognier. This grape is a little chameleon. Depending on where it is grown and how the wine is made, it can show off tropical fruit, or even a mineral, oaky funk. Either one goes well with T-Day food. Mmm
6. Pinot Noir. Now, I guess this one is making my list only as a crowd pleaser. I think it is a boring, safe option for this kind of meal, but, it really can work. Depends on your personal tastes. I probably won't be taking one to MY meal, however, wherever that winds up being this year, but you do your thing.
Anyone else have any T-Day faves? Share away!
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