Thanksgiving ’18 Wines

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Selecting wines for Thanksgiving feast can be stressful especially if you are the host. Some tips can make the process more enjoyable.

Don’t overpower a simple meal (turkey) with tannic and oaky wines. There are many food-friendly wines such as Pinot Noir, Beaujolais (France), Sangiovese (Italy) or Tempranillo (Spain).
Serve easy-going fruity or sparkling wines first – it’s a long day.
Consider pairing wine with side dishes not only turkey and serve different wines with each course.
Buy multiple bottles of one wine rather than single bottles of many wines to avoid the mistake refilling partial glass with different wine or not having enough for a second glass.
Don’t run out of wine. Estimate no less than ½ bottle per person which is three 4-oz pours. Buy wines that you enjoy so you won’t be disappointed with left-over wine – there’s always tomorrow!

APPETIZER PAIRINGS:

Trimbach Dry Riesling 2015 $20
Alsace, France