{"id":36416,"date":"2023-11-22T18:15:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T21:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/?p=36416"},"modified":"2026-03-01T16:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T16:01:05","slug":"food-friendly-wines-to-pair-with-your-thanksgiving-feast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/food-friendly-wines-to-pair-with-your-thanksgiving-feast\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Friendly Wines To Pair With Your Thanksgiving Feast"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thanksgiving is here and you have spent countless hours contemplating your festive dinner menu. With the focus on the meal, we tend to overlook the most important part till the last minute \u2013\u00a0the wine<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 It is important to keep in mind that Thanksgiving is not just about the meal but the wines play an equally important role. Thanksgiving feasts can be tricky as there is a wide range of flavors and textures with cheese, dips, charcuterie, stuffing, sweet potatoes, turkey, and desserts.\u00a0 Whether you are choosing wines for Friendsgiving or a meal with close family, the right pairings will make all the difference.<\/p>\n

Wines To Pair With Your Thanksgiving DinneR<\/h2>\n

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There is nothing more special than spending Thanksgiving with your friends and family. To brighten and make your celebrations sparkle, begin your dinner with bubbles.\u00a0 Don\u2019t begin with just any bubbles; start your afternoon with\u00a0Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling Wine<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0from Anderson Valley.\u00a0 The Roederer Estate Brut debuted in October 1988 and has since established its reputation as one of California\u2019s premier sparklers, remaining true to the heritage of excellence and style of its French forebears.<\/p>\n

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Cheese Board<\/h4>\n

Cheeseboards are easy, simple, fun, and impressive.\u00a0 Cheese and wine bring out the best in each other.\u00a0 Create an epic cheese board with a variety of cheeses,\u00a0 preserves, and fresh fruits.\u00a0 \u00a0Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc 2022<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will pair perfectly with fresh cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, and ch\u00e8vre.\u00a0\u00a0Trenel Beaujolais Cuvee Rochebonne 202<\/strong>1<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0from France is a fun festive wine for Thanksgiving.\u00a0 It will be best complemented with comt\u00e9, brie, or any other semi-soft cheese.\u00a0 If you want to wow your guests with a unique wine pairing, try\u00a0G\u00e9rard Bertrand Orange Gold 2021,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>a wine that pairs with nearly every kind of cheese, no matter the texture or milk variety. Orange Gold is a French take on Georgian skin contact wines that has gorgeous floral notes and soft tannins.<\/p>\n

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Charcuterie Platter<\/h4>\n

A Charcuterie board can be a simple yet hearty snack for your guests.\u00a0\u00a0The Frank Family Blanc de Blancs Napa Valley 2016<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is great with charcuterie.\u00a0 The crispness and acidity in this bubbly pairs wonderfully with spicy cured meats like soppressata and chorizo. Bright whites like\u00a0Mer\u00a0Soleil Chardonnay Reserve 2021<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0from\u00a0 Santa Lucia,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0pairs well with salty and fatty charcuterie like prosciutto or speck. Creamy, yet fresh, this wine is perfectly balanced and round, with notes of lemon squares easing into lively acidity. Pat\u00e9 is a great addition to any charcuterie platter and paired with\u00a0Dominio del Soto Tempranillo Ribera del Duero 2019<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is a match made in heaven.\u00a0 Notes of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant with low acidity and medium tannins, also make it a great pairing with Iberico ham and chorizo.<\/p>\n

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Mushroom Dishes<\/h4>\n

A luxurious creamy mushroom risotto is a decadent dish that will appeal to all your guests, especially vegetarians. It is an elegant dish that pairs perfectly with Pinot Noir.\u00a0 Go with one of the most renowned names in California and choose\u00a0Talbott Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir 2019<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0from the Santa Lucia Highlands.\u00a0 Talbott\u2019s complex and layered profile can stand up to and enhance the richness of mushroom-based dishes.\u00a0Copain Daybreak White Blend 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>will elevate your holiday meal when paired with stuffed mushrooms.\u00a0 Daybreak is crafted from a harmonious fusion of seven distinctive white grape varieties, Viognier, Gew\u00fcrztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Picpoul, and Chenin Blanc\u2014a truly exceptional and one-of-a-kind choice for your holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n

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Grilled Vegetables and Side Dishes<\/h4>\n

Dobbes\u00a0Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir 2021<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0is the perfect pairing for earthy stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and roasted vegetables. It draws long on the palate with mouthwatering acidity, and a light but discernible structure. Delicate and fresh, it displays flavors of raspberry, orange pith, blackberry, and dark chocolate.\u00a0\u00a0Chardonnay is a classic selection for the Thanksgiving table.\u00a0\u00a0Goosecross Napa Chardonnay 2022 is\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>clean, balanced, and with rich flavor.\u00a0 It pairs splendidly well with creamy mac and cheese and roasted cauliflower.<\/p>\n

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Turkey<\/h4>\n

A traditional Thanksgiving dinner typically features a turkey as its centerpiece.\u00a0\u00a0Cliff\u00a0Lede Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>from Napa Valley pairs beautifully with turkey.\u00a0 This Thanksgiving, take your pairings to another level with a delicate, sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc to pair perfectly with your turkey dinner.\u00a0 The layers, complexity, and vibrant acidity of Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc will cut through the fat and add freshness to the meal. If you are choosing to smoke your turkey, then\u00a0Gaia Cabernet Franc 2020<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will be a delectable choice. This Cabernet Franc features dark, ripe fruit flavors along with earthy spice notes that work well with smoked turkey.<\/p>\n

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Prime Rib\/Beef Tenderloin<\/h4>\n

If turkey is not a part of your Thanksgiving table then prime rib or beef tenderloin is a perfect alternative for a Thanksgiving feast.\u00a0 Nothing pairs better with beef than Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.\u00a0 If you are looking for an intense and expressive style of Cabernet,\u00a0Calla Lily Ultimate Red Cabernet Sauvignon 2019<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0from Napa Valley is the ideal choice. It is concentrated and sophisticated and will pair deliciously with steaks and prime rib.\u00a0 Calla Lily is a hidden gem from Napa, making small-production artisanal wines.\u00a0 \u00a0If you are a Merlot fan, then\u00a0Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot 2021<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is the choice for you.\u00a0 It has ripe fruits and firm tannins that work well to break down the fattiness of prime rib.\u00a0 Embodying the spirit of togetherness and joy, Matanzas Creek\u2019s Alexander Valley Merlot is sure to elevate any holiday experience.<\/p>\n

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Pumpkin Pie<\/h4>\n

Pumpkin pie is a tradition that is synonymous with Thanksgiving.\u00a0 The trick to pairing wine with pumpkin pie is to match the sweetness.\u00a0 Pumpkin pie is delicious with a Vinsanto from Santorini Greece.\u00a0 The addition of\u00a0Estate Argyros Late Release Vinsanto 2002\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>to your dessert table will make this a very special ending to a memorable Thanksgiving feast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>The citrus and honey notes of this Santorini Vinsanto highlight the pumpkin flavors and complement the spice.\u00a0 Your guests will find this pairing delightful and addictive.<\/p>\n

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Thanksgiving is here and you have spent countless hours contemplating your festive dinner menu. With the focus on the meal, we tend to overlook the most important part till the last minute \u2013\u00a0the wine.\u00a0 It is important to keep in mind that Thanksgiving is not just about the meal but the wines play an equally […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45131,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36416"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44599,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36416\/revisions\/44599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/domainebousquet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}