Whether serving turkey, turducken or a tofu turkey, here’s a great trick for choosing the right wine (aside from coming into a wine store and asking): choose a crossover wine.
Crossover wines display moderate levels of acidity, tannin, and weight which means they go with a wide number of foods, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Think Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blancs, and such.
Domaine des Petits Champs Lins Bourgogne Cote D’Or - Rich and plush, complementing the weight and richness of the dinner while finishing with acidity. Sustainable farming. $31.99
Domaine Pelle’ Menetou Salon ‘Les Bornes’- Terrific value from a great producer in the Loire. The correct weight and acidity contrast the richness of the dish, bringing balance to the palate. Organic viticulture. $22.99
Alexana Pinot Noir - Notes of cranberry, cherry, and violet, silken and smooth rounded palate, with perfect viscosity and a lengthy finish. Delicious. Biodynamic viticulture. $33.99
Domaine la Soumade Rasteau - Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, velvety on the palate with ripe red and black fruit, very supple, nice amount of acidity in finish. Will elevate the cranberry note on the palate. Organic viticulture. $26.99
Domaine Cros de la Mure - Grenache and Syrah blend, richly flavored with blackberry and cherry fruit, soft on the palate, a total pleasure. Biodynamic viticulture. $21.99
Delavenne Pere & Fils Brut Rose Grand Cru Champagne - Beautiful Pinot Noir aromatics, deep salmon color, notes of fresh strawberries and currants, incredibly persistent tiny bubbles, full bodied and luxurious, long finish. A real treat. Organic viticulture. $52.99
Cory is the owner of The Fine Wine Company of Westport
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