It is always difficult to select the perfect wine for Thanksgiving, since the table offers such an array of aromas and tastes, but there are a few guidelines which will make this dinner more memorable than ever...
Thanksgiving is the one day of the year when people who do not normally drink wine have at least one glass with their traditional Thanksgiving Feast. If you are going to have a glass of wine only once a year, make it a good one, because it's a long time between now and the next Thanksgiving dinner. It is always difficult to select the perfect wine for this occasion, since the table offers such an array of aromas and tastes, but there are a few guidelines which will make this dinner more memorable than ever.
Here are a few suggestions for the standard Thanksgiving dinner. If you like Chardonnay, choose one which is not bone dry, but rather one with a strong fruit presence. This will serve well with the white meat turkey which can sometimes be a little on the dry side. Sauvignon Blanc is also a good choice if you like the dry whites. If you like red wine and prefer dark meat choose a light style Pinot Noir or one of the softer Merlots.
For myself, I always go for a good bottle of German Riesling or sometimes a good Riesling from Washington State. The fruity, but dry finish of the Riesling Grape is perfect for that dry white meat which did not turn out quite as juicy as it was supposed to. Along the same lines, most Italian Pinot Grigios would be comparable to the Riesling Grape for this choice.
There is always one rule to adhere to: "The best wine to serve is the one which you like," so if you like Cabernet Sauvignon, go ahead and serve it, but be prepared to have something different for those whose taste may differ from yours. Also, please don't forget to consume large quantities of water with the feast, as it compliments both the food and the wine, and aids the digestion. You might also leave room for a good dessert wine to go with the pumpkin pie!
Below are a few suggestions which are available at our store.
World Beverage
6190 Highway 400
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 513-6284