{"id":7868,"date":"2020-11-06T16:08:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T22:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=7868"},"modified":"2020-11-15T08:56:02","modified_gmt":"2020-11-15T14:56:02","slug":"perfect-thanksgiving-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2020\/11\/perfect-thanksgiving-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring the Acid! – Guide to the Perfect Thanksgiving Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thanksgiving is hands down one of my favorite holidays. The older I get, the more it has overtaken Christmas as my fave. It truly is the quintessential family day. And though this year\u2019s celebration will of course be different, that still doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t enjoy some great Thanksgiving wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone that buys a few pricier wines to lay down and enjoy on special occasions, I can tell you that Thanksgiving is not the day to crack them open. Seriously, this is not the day to pull out those first growths or grand crus. I have those wines at times when they can truly be the star. What I look for in Thanksgiving wines is something that can play well with others. After all, the food is the star and you don\u2019t want your wine upstaging, let alone competing with, the myriad of flavors that are found on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important characteristics I look for in Thanksgiving wines is acidity. That, and of course I look for a wine that I like. I\u2019m hardcore traditional when it comes to the Thanksgiving feast (don\u2019t roll up with something new!) so we have the turkey, the ham, the cornbread dressing, the dirty rice, the sweet potatoes, the macaroni and cheese, the mustard greens, and on and on. All of that stuff is heavy! This is why we need lighter-bodied, acid-driven wines that will lighten the load and cleanse the palate. But its not just acid. Balance is your friend here and you want a little richness and body in the wines as well. Lower alcohol wines are even better! I don\u2019t know about y\u2019all, but it tends to be a long day and we start imbibing pretty much when we get up! Here are a few picks of Thanksgiving wines that can handle whatever you throw at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sparkling Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you go by my mantra, bubbly goes with everything! Sparkling wines cut through the heaviness of dinner and cleanse the palate readying you for the next bite. And they are festive too! As I mentioned above, I like a little \u201cbody\u201d with mine and don\u2019t go for the Brut Nature or Zero Dosage types for a meal such as this. Brut or Extra Dry wines are my my picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sparkling Wines for Thanksgiving <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Faire La F\u00eate Brut Ros\u00e9<\/a><\/span><\/strong> ($20)<\/strong> – Hailing from Limoux, which is where sparkling wine actually originated (not Champagne), this one gives you champagne quality at a fraction of the cost. Strawberry cream and biscotti with vibrancy and an easygoing roundness. I\u2019m also a fan of the traditional brut<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. Purchase from here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferrari Brut Ros\u00e9<\/a><\/span> ($36)<\/strong> – A fellow blogger recommended Ferrari sparkling wines to me years ago and I\u2019ve been drinking them ever since. Smooth, round, and fresh with almonds and mandarin. I  love this with so many things, even pizza<\/span><\/strong><\/a>! If you can\u2019t find locally, it\u2019s almost always easy to find on wine.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medici Ermete Quercioli Secco Reggiano Lambrusco<\/a><\/span><\/strong> ($10-15)<\/strong> – For those looking for a touch more sugar (and for folks like me that want lower alcohol), look no further than Lambrusco. I\u2019ve been singing the praises<\/span><\/strong><\/a> of these quite food friendly wines for some time now and producer Medici Ermete is one of the best in the business. The prefect combo of acidity + lower alcohol. People in Houston should check with Roma<\/em><\/strong><\/a> which is where I got mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But not just any white wine. Don\u2019t bring the over-oaked buttery stuff, but I also personally don\u2019t want the tooth tingling zingers that I\u2019d reserve for oysters. And this is coming from an acid head! Again, I want acid, but I also want something with some structure and body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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