Thanksgiving approaches earlier this year, and it is time to think about food and wine pairings for Turkey Day. Of course, Virginia Wine Time always recommends Virginia wines. Here are some of our recommendations based on what we found on the wine rack at home:
Floral and Versatile White Wines:
VX2 2017 from Rappahannock Cellars (a blend of Vidal Blanc and Viognier)
Gewurzatraminer 2017 from Gray Ghost Vineyards
These wines present lovely floral aromas and offer the kind of flavor profile to pair with turkey and a variety of the trimmings. We always suggest selecting Thanksgiving wines based on side dishes as those will indicate whether a lighter bodied wine or a fuller-bodied wine is more appropriate. These Virginia gems pair perfectly with herbed dishes, cranberry sauce, cornbread dressing, yams flavored with fall spices——endless possibilities here.
Fuller Bodied White Wines:
Village Chardonnay 2016 from Linden
Patricia Marie 2017 from Casanel Vineyards and Winery (oaked Pinot Gris)
Poultry partnered with creamy sauces, mashed potatoes and gravy, or rich vegetable casseroles may require a wine with more body and a fuller mouth feel. These suggested wines should fit the bill.
Rhone to the Rescue:
Viognier 2017 from Breaux Vineyards
Roussanne 2017 from Blenheim Vineyards
Thalia 2016 from Muse Vineyards (blend of white Rhone varietals)
Viognier is a Rhone varietal that has helped to put Virginia’s white wines on the map. It is therefore the state grape. It should also shine very brightly on the Thanksgiving table. Poultry and any number of
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