Wine for Normal People Ep 587: The Thanksgiving Show 2025 - Two-Wine Strategies to Rule the Feast
Thanksgiving is one of the most difficult meals to pair with, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try!
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This year, for one of our weekly discussion questions I asked the Patrons how many wines they would be serving with their Thanksgiving/holiday feasts and the answer was overwhelmingly 2-3.
Given that, in this show I talk about combinations of two wines you can purchase for your table that will pair with many types of Thankgsivings. Some examples:
If your dishes tend to be on the sweet side… honey glazes, marshmallow sweet potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, etc-
Off-dry Riesling or Vouvray (although butternut squash soup with a kick could do well with a regular Gewurztraminer)
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Reds: Grenache, GSM blends from Rhône, California, Australia, etc., Garnacha from Spain, Zinfandel
Asian-influenced Thanksgiving
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Aromatic whites: Alsace Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Torrontés, or Viognier
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Fruity reds with low tannin: For smokey or braised meat: New World Pinot Noir, Côtes du Rhône, Garnacha. For something especially smoky: Saumur-Champigny from Loire
Desserts....Pecan Pie: Tawny Port, Madeira, Pedro Ximenez Sherry
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There are these ideas explained and so much more packed into the episode. Listen, take what you want leave the rest! Please know that I'm grateful to you for listening and your loyalty to me and the show!!
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