Len Santamaria, Wine Sales Associate at our Lawrenceville store, share his thoughts on which wines pair well with Thanksgiving dinner. Feel free to ask any of our knowledgeable staff members for ideas for this, or any other special occasion!
I knew it would happen. I knew someday someone would come into the store and ask the question, and that question would open the flood gates. However I never thought it would happen so soon. What's the question you wonder? Simply, this one: What wine do I serve with turkey? To answer this question, first ask yourself what is it that you and those eating with you usually prefer.
If you prefer a white wine a nice Chardonnay will be a good selection to go with your Thanksgiving bird. Don't go crazy trying to pick the prefect wine here, simply pick a Chardonnay you already know and like, and enjoy your meal. Choose a wine in your price range and because there are so many good ones available it's hard to make a poor choice.
If you prefer red wine by all means select a Pinot Noir for Thanksgiving. Pinot Noir will be fuller than a white wine but will have very few tannins. Because of the tannins, or lack thereof, this wine will not overpower your meal. Incidentally, Pinot Noir will match very well with the turkey's dark meat.
Finally, should you enjoy wine with a small level of sweetness, Vouvray or White Zinfandel would be good choices. I might even suggest a Gewurztraminer or Riesling. All of these wines will pair nicely with your Thanksgiving dinner and the turkey will not take offense.
Moreover, don't feel limited by what you see here. A dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc or White Burgundy would all do well as wine to pair with your Thanksgiving feast. Simply, drink what you like and what you think your quests will enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!
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