People other than oenophiles love wine too.
Let the following three wine experts offer suggestions to complement your Thanksgiving dinner. Cheers to that!
- Alice Fabi, creative director at Ponce City Market's Bellina Alimentari , recommends sipping on a full-bodied white like Fruiliano, Borgo San Daniele, Fruili-Venezia Guilia, 2013 or a medium bodied fruity red like Barbera, Vigneti Massa Fuso21 or Piemonte 2013 for Thanksgiving dinner.
- Jason Raymond, sommelier at Stem Wine Bar/Seed Kitchen & Bar likes simple wine pairings like light, rich, reds and semi-sweet white wines for Thanksgiving. The most important thing is to know the difference between pinot noirs. A French pinot noir or beau will be earthy, dry and light; a California pinot is juicier and more full-bodied. Any of the aforementioned can be bought for $15 - $25. Good $15-$25 reds are French pinot, Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Rouge, 2011; Oregon pinot, Siduri Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2013; and California pinot, Carmel Road Monterey pinot noir, 2013. If you want to impress your guests or hosts, shell out double the cost and opt for a French pinot like Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Clos des Myglands Premier Cru, 2011; Oregon pinot, Shea Estate Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, 2012; and California pinot, David Bruce Russian River Pinot Noir 2013.
- Jay Kazlow, co-owner of Dantana's , recommends Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier for a turkey dinner since a lean meat like turkey cannot stand up to the tannins and body of a cabernet or zinfandel. It's also lesser known, so it makes a great gift for guests. If you want something more than pumpkin pie for dessert, opt for Elysium Black Muscat. It's worth the calories.
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