By: The Food Hunter
If
you find it difficult choosing wine for Thanksgiving - a meal with so
many flavors and people around one table - you've come to the right
place. What I've learned from hosting past holiday meals is that the
best wine is the one that makes the most people happy. At our house this
equals a nice elegant bottle of red - nothing to deep or to delicate.
Taking
it one step further I've tapped into a few expert wine makers for
advice on the best red wines to pair with turkey day foods. Below are
their choices. I hope you will give some a try.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
1.
Sokol Blosser 2021 Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir ($45) - On the nose
this wine shows notes of black cherry and raspberry. On the palate, the
fruit remains the same and is joined by hints of black pepper and clove.
This bright fruit forward wine pairs gracefully with the many
Thanksgiving dishes on your table. It is delicate enough to not
overpower green beans while the acidity will cut through rich dishes
such as hearty mac-n-cheese. A winner at our house.
2.
Flaneur La Belle Promenade 2019 Pinot Noir ($60) -This wine's food
friendly acidity and gorgeous texture make it stand out on any table
especially alongside a holiday ham, potatoes and stuffing.
3.
Chehalem Mountains 2022 Pinot Noir ($30) - This Willamette Valley 100%
Pinot Noir is bold and earthy with a hint of cherry fruit beneath the
tannins that leaves an elegant lasting finish. I would uncork this with
lasagna or a similar baked red sauce pasta dish.
4.
Stoller 2022 Family Estate Pinot Noir ($25) Recommended pairing with
your best charcuterie board. Hints of cherry in the wine make it a good
match for potato gratin.
5.
Broadley Vineyards 2022 Estate Pinot Noir ($30) Another Willamette
Valley winner with this per-release wine. You will enjoy hints of tea on
the nose and the taste of chocolate and anise on the palate. This
should be your go to with a thoughtfully prepared charcuterie plate.
6.
Kings Ridge 2022 Pinot Noir ($22) This wine has the sweet taste of
Italian plums mixed with almonds and is a wonderful choice for late
night snacking - think turkey sandwiches.
7.
Overlook 2021 Pinot Noir (SRP: $27) A splendid blend from some of
California’s best cool climate growing regions in Monterey, Santa
Barbara and Sonoma Counties. It’s a wine that pairs equally well with a
roasted turkey as it does with a hearty lasagna.
8. A to Z Oregon 2021 Pinot Noir($20) Garnet red in the glass this wine
opens with hints of berries on the nose, and faint flavors of cherry and
herbs can be found on the palate. This red is versatile enough to pair
with a wide range of dishes, including all your Thanksgiving favorites
such as turkey Brussels sprouts and cranberries.
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