• The sheer variety of traditional Thanksgiving food presents a challenge to those wishing to select the right wine. One strategy is to keep both red and white wine on hand. According to some experts, it's best to stay away from delicate wines unable to compete with rich Thanksgiving meals.

• Fast Facts

  1. Thanksgiving 2008: November 27
  2. Plan on having one bottle for every two wine drinkers
  3. Dessert wines are a good way to ease into those Thanksgiving pies
  4. There should be enough room in the fridge to properly chill white wine
  5. If price is a concern, purchase wine in advance and by the case, if you know ahead of time what guests will likeFood & Wine: 5 Smart Tips for Holiday Wine Buying (November 2008)

• Suggestions

  Though wine pairing is never an exact science, some will pair more effectively with Autumn cuisine than others.

  • Chardonnay: Fuller-bodied than most white wines, but mellower than most reds, Chardonnay can be a good match for turkey—a white meat with heft.

  • Sparkling Wine: Light-bodied sparkling wines can cut through the richness of Thanksgiving cuisine to make a refreshing counterpoint.

  • Syrah and Gewurztraminer: These wines, a zesty red and white respectively, usually have enough complexity to stand their ground with—and compliment—the range of flavors on the table.

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