November is here, which means we are only a few weeks away from Thanksgiving, and, like most of you, we at Black Star Farms have begun planning which dishes we will bring to pass around the dinner table, but more importantly, which wines we’ll be sipping with our holiday meal.
With the many flavors present at the Thanksgiving table, it may feel a little overwhelming picking the right wine to complement each dish. But, have no fear because we have done the hard work for you! View our picks below.
No holiday feast is complete without a little bubbly! So try our 2018 Blushed as an accompaniment to your Thanksgiving appetizers. Comprised of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Marquette grapes, this sparkling rosé is dry and crisp and makes a fabulous aperitif that pairs easily with charcuterie. The fine bubbles make for a texture that is both exciting and refined, while flavors of red raspberries, Montmorency cherries, and lemon tart invigorate and prep the palate for your next course.
When you’re ready to dive into the main course, we recommend reaching for a lighter-bodied red like our 2017 Arcturos Pinot Noir or 2019 Arcturos Gamay Noir. The reason these wines pair well is due to their light tannins and moderate acidity. The acidity helps cut through the fat of turkey and gravy without overpowering them, and the wines’ more delicate tannin structure nicely complements your cream-based dishes (green bean casserole, anyone?). In addition, both wines possess red fruit characteristics and a subtle earthiness that marry well with the different herbs and spices in dishes like stuffing. And for those of you who prefer ham over turkey, both of these silky reds harmonize beautifully with the smoky, salty flavors of ham.
If you (or your guests) are not a fan of red wine, we have selected a couple of white wines that will also pair well with your Thanksgiving fare. First is our 2017 Tribute Off Dry Riesling. This wine is crisp with balanced acidity, so it slices right through all the fatty, rich foods on the table, keeping your palate fresh between each sip, which is precisely what we need when we boldly fill our plates with seconds.
