pers and though it isn’t as popular as many wines,
those who try it often like it more than imagined.
Red Wines for Thanksgiving
Pinot Noir: This is a favorite red wine for Thanksgiving. Pinot Noir’s tremendously broad range of aromas,
flavors, and textures make it the ultimate wine to pair
with all the traditional Thanksgiving foods; including: casseroles, green bean, yams, sweet potatoes, and
meats such as: smoked or roasted ham or turkey.
Cabernet Sauvignon: The plum, vanilla and
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tobacco flavors that we often find in Cabernet Sauvignons, tend to enhance flavors of many side dishes
that are served during Thanksgiving dinner.This is also
a great choice with gourmet cheeses.
Zinfandel: A full bodied red wine that is a lot more
intense than a Pinot Noir, but pairs well with many traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.This is a wonderful
wine pick for people who love hearty, bold red wines
that go really well with most any food.
Syrah: The meaty characteristics and spicy finish is
something that you will come to expect from a good
Syrah.This wine goes very well with meats and pep-
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