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The traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving is often served with a white wine. While most white wines do go well with turkey, there are plenty of other excellent options.
Turkey, by itself, is a pretty neutral meat. So, you should actually focus on pairing your wines with all the side dishes that go along with the turkey. It may be a bit surprising, but a red wine will often work exceptionally well with your meal. Just as cranberry sauce goes well with the turkey, a fruity red wine is also a great choice. But, you might want to avoid full-bodied, highly tannic, red wines (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah) that can get lost in the presence of all the fruit, sugar, and salt on the Thanksgiving table.
Sparkling wines go well with almost any meal and are a natural pairing with turkey. And, any dry rosé will also work quite nicely.
Here are some traditional white wine choices:
Gewürztraminer – A Thanksgiving favorite. It is a highly aromatic wine with floral touches and spice notes such as cloves and nutmeg.
Riesling – A dry Riesling has spicy, fruity flavors with touches of peaches or apricots and a floral fragrance that compliments the meal well.
Sauvignon Blanc – Light and crisp, with grassy or herbaceous flavors and good acidity to cut through all the richness of the meal.
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) – Light and zesty with flavors of lemon, melon and
This Article was originally published on Ever Wonder Wine
