Even if your Thanksgiving is a socially distanced one this year, there’s still likely be a solid variety of food on the table. To do that food true justice, you need to have a solid beverage to complement it. With that in mind, we’ve got expert wine & spirit choices for you to experiment that should make your table a bit more awesome.
2020–Ramon Manglano, from The Musket Room in NYC, says “WTF” from Milan Nestarec is the perfect choice to commemorate 2020, a year that made most of us say just that. It’s a great way to offset that family member who still thinks talking politics is a good idea.
DeepFried Turkey – Doreen Winkler is with The Orange Glou in New York. When it comes to deep fried turkey, she says you can’t go wrong withPheasant’s Tears2019 Rkatsiteli. It’s got a “bigger” flavor that complements a bigger meal.
Sweet Potatoes –If you’re rocking these or yams,Holly Berrigan of MYSA Natural Wine says a bottle ofLine Drawing from Revel Cider will do you proud. She describes it as “citrusy” and quite “gluggable,” which sounds positive.
After Dinner –If post-meal coffee is your think, thenKevin Rogers of Washington’s Service Bar says you owe it to yourself to pair it with FEW’sImmortal Rye, a “distinctive” and “spicy” rye whisky.
Apple Pie –SommelierTonya Pittsopts for a bottle of Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Viognier. Even your mom, aunt, and uncle will agree on it.
Overcooked Turkey –If the bird had an over-extended stay in the oven, it doesn’t have to be a total loss.Witchcraft Vineyard Syrah is the weapon of choice forKristin Olszewki, of Gigi’s in Las Angeles. They’re making some of Cali’s best wines right now, she says, and this one can make even the most overcooked turkey a little more bearable.
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Source:Maxim