Something for every Dish
It’s Thanksgiving and much time and preparation has gone into the meal. When it is time to choose the wine it is best to find something that compliments the flavors of the meal. No one wants to overpower any of the dishes. It is like a good marriage.The general rule is fish and poultry are best served with mild flavor and lighter bodied wine. Heavier wines are typically suggested for red meats. But the Thanksgiving turkey gives the host a bit of a conundrum. A turkey has both light meat and dark rich meat. So depending on the meat the guest desires, the wine may be very different. A little variety is probably in order for Thanksgiving dinner.It is best to set the table with a variety of wine glasses and serve the wine family style. Open the bottles and place them on the table and let each choose their own preference for each part of the meal.For instance, If one is enjoying some tart dishes like perhaps a cranberry relish a Grenache may be a great option. A Zinfandel will stand up to the richer flavors. It has a nice spicy taste. There is much room for variety.~ Red wine choicesSyrahThis wine has some strong black pepper and spice qualities. If one choices to go with an older Syrah they have some fruit nuances and they are somewhat smokey.ZinfandelThe is a fairly hearty red wine. It has the ability to stand up to spice, sweet and bitter flavors. This makes it an all around good choice.Pinot NoirThis wine will not clash with anything on the Thanksgiving menu. The younger wines have a fruity essence like strawberries, plums, raspberries and cherries. As the wine ages it adds a smokey touch.~ White wine choicesChenin BlancThis choice has high acidity. It is slightly sweet and has a spicy flavor.VoignierIf fruity and floral are a combination that is appealing this is an excellent choice. It has a low acidity. One may pick out apricot, pear and peach flavors.GewurztraminerThis is a fun and strong choice. With flavors like cloves or nutmeg it is bound to grab the attention of the diners. It can be a dry or sweet choice.~ Sparkling nonalcoholic wineIt is important to provide a nonalcoholic choice for guests. They may want to participate and join in a festive drink, but choose to be alcohol free. It is also a good choice for children.One does not have to blow out the holiday budget to have a few good choices of wine sitting on the Thanksgiving table. Remember to have the proper stemware to enhance the flavor.sources:http://www.bhg.com/holidays/thanksgiving/recipes/thanksgiving-wine-guide/http://www.fabulousfoods.com/index.php?option=com_resource&controller=article&category_id=237&article=213http://www.gayot.com/wine/pairing/holiday.html
