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Nov 22, 2022 · The best wines to pair with turkey range from rich, balanced whites, to earthy, fruit-driven reds, and of course—Champagne and other sparkling wines.
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Nov 14, 2023 · The best wine for turkey, and the Thanksgiving meal generally, does not mean the most expensive wine. On the contrary, great wine can be found at all price points and from all around the world. And both red and white wines make great Thanksgiving turkey dinner pairings.
- Chateau Ste Michelle Eroica Riesling. Sarah Tracey, a New York-based sommelier extraordinaire, is a fan of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Eroica Riesling as a turkey pairing.
- Barons de Rothschild Lafite Legende Bordeaux Rouge. “Légende R Bordeaux Rouge has been at every Thanksgiving dinner I have been to over the last several years—it is truly a versatile high-quality wine,” says Robert Barron, sommelier at The Cellar in Los Angeles: "[It] pairs amazingly with turkey, especially when served alongside a dried cranberry stuffing, green bean casserole, or fresh cranberry sauce.
- Altered Dimension Rosé. "My favorite wine to recommend during the fall—and especially around Thanksgiving—always surprises my clients, but Altered Dimension Rosé will be your new ‘go-to’ wine all year long,” says Phoenix-based sommelier Samantha Capaldi.
- Billie-Salmon Brut Rose. Rosé Champagne is a treat we'd recommend partaking of whenever you can, and a good go-to is Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, perfect on its own and with a variety of different dishes.
Apr 18, 2024 · For a traditional roast turkey, white wines like Rieslings and Chardonnays provide a complementary balance to the turkey's succulent flavors, while Pinot Noir, a light-bodied red, is a classic pair that matches well with the poultry's delicate taste.
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Dec 24, 2021 · Red or white wine with turkey? It depends. The challenge with pairing wine with turkey is what else you serve with it - a full-flavoured, fruity, sometimes spicy stuffing, tart cranberry sauce and an array of vegetables (sprouts and carrots at a minimum) that means you probably have about a dozen different flavours on your plate.
Nov 1, 2019 · We asked the country's top wine experts to weigh in on how pair the best wine with turkey and the millions of side dishes that come with Thanksgiving dinner.
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Dec 1, 2023 · When pairing wine with turkey, remember that this is a white meat with a low fat content, which is why it can dry out if not cooked carefully. Your wine matches should ideally be either a full-bodied white wine or a medium-bodied red, with low or medium tannin and relatively high acidity.
