We’ve read plenty of articles and viewed more than enough television segments about which wines pair with Thanksgiving fare, right? We can agree that Pinot Noir and/or Chardonnay are classic complements to turkey and stuffing, savory vegetable dishes, and just about everything else on the table. And a glass of sparkling wine poured when guests walk in the door is a brilliant beginning. But what about the rest of the feast? Don’t worry about it! Just start with the bubbles and keep them flowing all day long.
Reviews of five of my favorite American sparkling wines (four wines sent as samples) to pour before, during and after Thanksgiving dinner follow. Sure, other wines should be on the table, but be sure to add these exceptional, affordable wines that reflect the American spirit with every sip.
Happy Thanksgiving!
A luscious blend of 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay, Roederer Brut Rose from Anderson Valley ($39) offers a full body, a round mouthfeel, persistent bubbles and subtle flavors for every discerning wine lover’s palate. Delicate and balanced, grapes are estate grown. Oak-aged wines from Roederer’s reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvee, one of the hallmarks of the style of Louis Roederer.
Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence from Mendocino County ($24) of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir expresses the coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean, just a few miles away, along with the soils and abundant
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