Everyone’s been doing posts about what to drink on Thanksgiving. But here’s the truth:
You can just drink whatever the eff you want.
So if you were feeling like this about picking Thanksgiving wine:
you should now just feel like this:
Thanksgiving is a mishmash of a million foods – how could you possibly pair one wine with all that? We usually pop bubbles for apps, then open both red and white for dinner and people can have whatever they want. Being an American holiday, I’m partial to choosing American wines. But honestly, do whatever floats your gravy boat.
I never know what I’m exactly popping til I get down into the wine cellar, but this year I’m thinking American bubbles to start (I love Domaine Carneros and Iron Horse, but there are tons of others), and then a Sonoma Chardonnay for dinner. Big, full Chards aren’t my favorite style, but I think they go great with rich stuffing and sweet potatoes. Pinot Gris also rocks with TG din, and here are a bunch of good ones.
As for red, I tend to go lighter: Gamay and Pinot Noir. But we also do an Italian stuffing that’s meat-based, so I could easily rock a Cab-Merlot blend with that.
Dessert: I’m thinking tawny port. Taylor’s 40 year is the jam but also damn expensive – 20 year will do you just fine too.
Here are my past suggestions, but if you need help grapefriend is here for you! Ask any q’s in the Comments below or tweet me @grapefriend. But I’ll basically tell you whatever you’re thinking will work, unless you’re being a turkey and thinking Pinot Grigio.
Enjoy!
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Happy Thanksgiving Grapefriend!!My vino is being delivered today, whatever I open will be good wine with good food and family and friends. It’s all good. Have a great holiday.
Anything served with good family and friends is the best wine! Have a great holiday!
Love it!
Cheers, Carrie! Have a great TG.
I’m with you, grapefriend! Everybody have to drink whatever their heart desires! Happy Thanksgiving!
Cheers!
Ha ha ha! Hear, hear, lady! I’m not celebrating Thanksgiving in London but I think I’ll still follow your advice as a show of solidarity.
Yay!
I’m going to be cracking open some bottles of that triumph of marketing, Beaujolais Nouveau (which I happen to love)!
Some are decent! I love Gamay in general, and there are great Beaujolais (I love the ones from Fleurie). Cheers!
Oh no…I’m totally thinking pinot grig…oh well! haha. Happy Thanksgiving, drink up!
Switch to a dry Riesling – way better! But enjoy whatever you have and Happy TG!
I agree and I am sure that I will be raiding the cellar several times that day. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
You too!
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