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15 Best Wines to Serve at Your Thanksgiving Table This Year - Chowhound
It’s likely the most commonly-asked question surrounding Thanksgiving dinner: What wines do I pair with the meal? There is no definitive answer, as questions such as these are very personal in nature. However, it doesn’t mean that we can’t try to provide some guidance.
We strongly believe that Thanksgiving dinner starts with sparkling wine. In our family, we have those who prefer to stick with sparkling throughout the entire meal, so it’s always important to have at least a couple of bottles. If budget is a concern, we suggest trying a gentler-fizz Crémant from France instead of Champagne, which is made exclusively within France’s Champagne region. Crémant tends to be better-priced and compares favorably with more expensive domestic sparklings. Crémant is made from many different varietals across France, unlike Champagne where only Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier may be used. In the Loire, for instance, you will find Crémant made from Chenin Blanc, the traditional white varietal of that region.
It’s likely the most commonly-asked question surrounding Thanksgiving dinner: What wines do I pair with the meal? There is no definitive answer, as questions such as these are very personal in nature. However, it doesn’t mean that we can’t try to provide some guidance.
We strongly believe that Thanksgiving dinner starts with sparkling wine. In our family, we have those who prefer to stick with sparkling throughout the entire meal, so it’s always important to have at least a couple of bottles. If budget is a concern, we suggest trying a gentler-fizz Crémant from France instead of Champagne, which is made exclusively within France’s Champagne region. Crémant tends to be better-priced and compares favorably with more expensive domestic sparklings. Crémant is made from many different varietals across France, unlike Champagne where only Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier may be used. In the Loire, for instance, you will find Crémant made from Chenin Blanc, the traditional white varietal of that region.