Thanksgiving Feast Wine

It’s equally important to have wines that go well with all of the side dishes that make Thanksgiving so memorable.

For starters, Champagne is a must.  Even if you are not a “Champagne Person” it’s just such a great wine in that it goes with so many different things.  Today it’s easy to get an amazing, reasonably priced Champagne of profound depth.  This type of Champagne has aromas of dried yellow apple, dried pineapple, preserved lemon, freshly baked croissant, honeysuckle, and gardenia flowers.  It has a great full-body, crisp acidity and stony minerality that goes so well so many dishes.

Next on the list is a white burgundy.  White Burgundy is nothing more than a French Chardonnay wine.  It’s a great wine because it can take on heartier flavors than lighter whites.  These wines typically are perfumed, high toned, textured, and also mineral driven.  They have notes of green and yellow apple blossom, citrus, white mushroom, and white flowers.  They go well with turkey and all of the side dishes that may show up.

Next up, an Oregon Pinot Noir.  This one is from Willamette Valley, which has become the next best thing to burgundy when selecting Pinot Noir wine.  Some red wines can overpower your Thanksgiving, so be selective.  It’s safer to choose a more medium-bodied wine, as it will serve your menu much better than a giant Cabernet from Napa.  A Pinot Noir, in general, is a great complement to turkey, ham, roast beef, and all the fixings.  This one will show hints of black Cherry, strawberry, and baking spices.  I am confident that you are going to love this by the end of the meal.