Tuesday, February 23, 2010

What wine goes with Turkey

"What wine goes with Turkey" is a question that will appear often during the holiday season. My personal choice would be a delicious bottle of Pinot Gris. However, you might prefer a red wine your guests a white one. I will list some alternatives below, and leave your own decision.
Of course there are many wine selection that will go with Turkey and traditional holiday meals.

If your guests prefer white wines, Pinot Gris would be the naturalChoice for a match with Turkey. There are many good, and you should be able to find one or two bottles in your supermarket in the $ 10 - $ 15 range. Another white wine that would win your guests for themselves, is a bottle of Viognier, a psychiatric little harder to find than the Pinot Gris, but a clear alternative to the ever-boring Chardonnay.

If you usually like wine with a little sweetness, try a White Zinfandel. If you think you want a dessert wine, tryfor a sparkling wine or a bottle of Early Muscat Vin Glace Pinot Gris grape, with a view. The Vin Glace will usually come in the 375 ml bottle.

If your guests prefer red wines, consider a Pinot Noir to go with your Turkey. It will have a richer fruit flavor than most white wines, but fit well with the meal. Pinot Noir is traditionally very smooth, so it will not overpower the taste of food.
Look for a bottle from Oregon, California, or France in the $ 15 - $ 20Range. Serve Pinot Noir very lightly chilled) (about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Set the Pinot Noir in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving, and bring the fruit flavors and the alcohol taste to overwhelm when served at room temperature to remove.

I would avoid any bold red wines, unless the food in some form of red meat features. Ie, let the Cabernet Sauvignon in the cellar to a more opportune time.

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