How to Pair Wine with Fall Flavors?
Four wine tips for pairing with fall flavors and Thanksgiving.
- Consider Flavor Profile. Foods shift with the weather and so might your wine. If you are putting a Southwestern spin on the meal, consider the spices when choosing the wine. Fuller-bodied white wines (Barrel Oaked Viognier) can complement spices, stews, sauces, and gravy.
- Bubbles. Do not shy away from sparkling wines like a California Brut Rosé that pair nicely with the intense flavors. Or consider dry Riesling or Gewürztraminer wines from Washington or Oregon. The acidity balances rich flavor profiles.
- Bold Flavors. Foods tend to shift toward richer and bolder flavors. Choose a wine with higher tannin structure to cut through the fattier proteins and richer flavors such as Petite Sirah.
- Thanksgiving is an American Holiday, Choose an American Wine! Better yet choose Arizona wines. Try Grenache or Pinot Noir. The ripe berries and soft tannins make it a perfect match for the rich, complex flavors on the typical Thanksgiving spread.