Wines
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Not
sure what to serve with Thanksgiving dinner?
Why not celebrate this uniquely American holiday
with some great American wines? Here are a
few suggestions.
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Appetizers:
Nothing gets guests in the mood to celebrate
like a bottle of bubbly. Try Schramsberg
NV Mirabelle Brut from California. For
a festive touch, drop a hibiscus flower into
the bottom of each champagne flute before
filling. Jars of the edible blooms in syrup
are available from www.wildhibiscus.com.
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The
main event:
Red—Pinot Noir is rich enough to stand
up to flavorful favorites like stuffing, but
not so overwhelming that it drowns out more
subtle flavors of roasted turkey. Try Benton
Lane Pinot Noir 2003 from Oregon.
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Serving
your bird grilled or smoked? The bigger flavors
mean you can opt for a jammy Red Zinfandel,
such as the crowd-pleasing Gallo
of Sonoma Reserve Zinfandel 2004 from
California.
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White—an
oaky Chardonnay works well with seasonal herbs
like sage and thyme. Try the Rombauer
Chardonnay 2005 from California.
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Another
great match for turkey is an aromatic Riesling,
such as Ch.
Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2006 from
Washington state. The slight sweetness of
the wine makes it a great match for sweet
potatoes, too.
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Dessert:
Spicy treats such as pumpkin or apple pie
taste amazing with a sweet Muscat. For something
a little unusual, try Quady
Essensia Orange Muscat 2005, a California
wine made from rare Orange Muscat grapes.
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J.L. |
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