Wondering what Wine goes with Turkey?

As the Thanksgiving countdown is upon us and we prepare the traditional Thanksgiving menus and shopping lists, don’t forget to add wine for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving wines should not be a last minute afterthought, nor should you always leave the wine choices up to a guest unless they are suited to make the turkey wine pairing selections.

Thanksgiving Wine Selections can be Confusing

The traditional standards for wine and food parings change for the Thanksgiving holidays. 

While one might automatically think “white meat equals white wine”; the poultry aspect of turkey is compounded by the heaviness of the traditional Thanksgiving menu. Plus, with a range of guest, especially if you host a larger Thanksgiving meal, you need to account for the personal tastes of your dinner guests.  With our quick and easy wine paring guide here and our Thanksgiving wine recommendations; you’ll be all set even if this is your first Thanksgiving meal!

Appetizers for Thanksgiving

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