As the holidays approach and our pace picks up, scurrying around preparing for all the friends and family gatherings, we will undoubtedly buy all sorts of the meats, vegetables, stuffings, fruits, and desserts that we are accustomed to enjoying during these festive days.   When matching wines with these holiday meals we must look past the Thanksgiving turkey and to all of the accoutrements that will be on the menu as well. 

Our presentation of side dishes during this time of the year tends to run on the rich side: hearty or fruity sauces, rich dressings, sweet vegetables.  With all of the various and sometimes strong flavors I have found a handful of wine offerings that are staples for matching with these foods.

Thanksgiving wines I love? 

• Riesling and Gewurztraminer for their versatility
• Pinot Noir for its elegance and versatility
• Merlot for enjoying with smoked turkey

The Perfect Thanksgiving Wines:

• Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2007 – Aromas of delicate peach and grapefruit with flavors of green apple, white peach and minerals with crisp acidity.  This wine is balanced and graceful with a long, subtle finish.  $13.79
• Castle Rock Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, 2007 – Dark plum, black cherry, earth and smoke on the nose while showing red cherry, cola and sweet vanilla on the palate.  This is classic Pinot Noir and an amazing value!  $13.79

Grab a bottle of each for holiday parties. They are sure to impress! Buy a Scoopette Club Card and get 10% off of your purchases at Colony Wine Market.


To learn more about wine from certified sommelier Scott Jackson, contact Ridgeland's Viking Cooking School for a space in his next class!

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