Gobble Gobble! Thanksgiving is a week away. Are you ready for the big day?
Here are a few tips and tricks on pairing wine & beer with your Thanksgiving feast:
1. You can never go wrong with sparkling wine! They are wonderful on their own and can be paired with just about anything.
DOMAINE ROLET PÈRE ET FILS CRÉMANT DU JURA ROSÉ BRUT
GRUET SAUVAGE BLANC DE BLANCS
VEUVE FOURNY & FILS BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT NATURE
2. When looking for white wines, balance is key. Gravitate toward whites that are refreshing, tangy, and fruity. Avoid whites that are too light or too oaky.
- Riesling is an extremely versatile varietal and is at the top of my list for Thanksgiving. Its dynamic fruit and crisp acidity will refresh and invigorate your palate.
- Sauvignon Blanc from Loire Valley has a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to food. Its bracing acidity and minerality add depth to savory dishes.
TIM MALONE MEDICI VINEYARD RIESLING
KRUGER-RUMPF SCHEUREBE SPATLESE
LES HEXAGONALES TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC
LIEU DIT SAUVIGNON BLANC
ROLET L'ETOILE CHARDONNAY
CLOS STE. MAGDELEINE CASSIS BLANC
DONNHOFF WEISSBURGUNDER PINOT BLANC
CATENA ZAPATA ALTA MENDOZA CHARDONNAY
3. If reds are more your style, look for wines with ample acidity and a good amount of fruit. Avoid reds that are too tannic.
- Pinot Noir is the perfect party guest. Balanced acidity and generous fruit make it the classic "Turkey Wine".
- Gamay provides a refreshing burst of energy with piercing acidity and bright berry flavors. Say it with me, Hooray for Beaujolais!
- Cabernet Franc makes an excellent alternative to Pinot Noir. It offers mellow tannin and a festive array of autumnal flavors.
- Zinfandel is a great option if you prefer a heartier red. It has the complexity to stand up to savory dishes but will not overpower the rest of the meal.
WIND GAP 'SOIF' NORTH COAST
JEANNE-PIERRE ROBINOT NOCTURNE PINEAU D'AUNIS
HENRI BOURGEOIS CHATEAUMEILLANT SOLISSIME
HIPPOLYTE REVERDY SANCERRE ROUGE
CROWLEY CUVEE ALEXANDRA PINOT NOIR
DOMAINE DE LA PEPIERE 'LA PEPIE' CABERNET FRANC
CLOCKWORK WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
PETERSON WINERY PRIMARY RED DRY CREEK ZIN
TRACOT JEAN-PAUL DUBOST BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES
4. For the beer lovers out there, it never hurts to try something new! There are so many awesome brews with a range of profiles (light and crisp to robust and smokey) to match the flavors of your Thanksgiving meal.
AECHT SCHLENKERLA HELLES
BDD SETTEMBRE
PILTON SOMERSET KEEVED CIDER
REISSDORF KOELSCH 4 PACK CANS
SIXPOINT 5 BEANS IMPERIAL PORTER
TWO BROTHERS NIGHT CAT HOPPY WHEAT ALE
Ancona's Wines & Liquors will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 24) to allow our staff well deserved time to spend with family and friends. Please note our holiday hours below:
Monday, November 21
Ridgefield 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday, November 22
Ridgefield 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday, November 23
Ridgefield 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving)
Ridgefield & Wilton - CLOSED
Don't have time to shop? Take advantage of our personal shopping service. Drop off your menu and we will put together a custom case of wine or beer to suit your needs. |
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