What Wine Goes With Turkey

For red wine lovers Pinot Noir with turkey is a no brainer.

What wine goes with turkey. A bold Zinfandel is fruity and jammy a low tannin red wine that pairs well with lighter meats like turkey. Zinfandel is the classic turkey pairing wine for 2 reasons. Quails Gate in British Columbia crafts a fine Old Vines Foch 2499 and Henry of Pelham in Niagara makes one of the best baco noirs 1395.

Here are 6 wines that perfectly complement the feast from Pinot Gris to Zinfandel. Pinot gris is a lively crisp white to refresh the palate while eating roasted turkey. One that isnt is the Wine Societys Exhibition Gigondas from Château Saint Cosme an incredibly reasonable 1250.

If you and your guests prefer dry white wines dry and oakey Chardonnay is the favorite choice with turkey depending on the particular tastes of your family and guests. I find that boldly fruity wines with mouthwatering. For that reason I suggest Chardonnay or even give into the fruity reds.

With all of the dishes on the Thanksgiving table pairing wine can seem intimidating. Shredded turkey meat mixed up with chopped onion coriander and a little chilli will pair beautifully with a Sauvignon Blanc or Verdejo a bright zingy white from the Rueda region in north west. For one its a variety with a long history in America and two the flavors of raspberry and sweet tobacco are an ideal match for rich darker or smoked turkey meat.

Gigondas is another good option though some are as pricey as châteauneufs. Ill list a couple of alternatives below and let you make your own decision. Usually youd want something a little lighter bodied a little bit racier.

Both rich reds and delicate whites pair well with turkey meat and were here to tell you the best options. Wondering what kind of wine you drink with turkey. Expect an intense array of flavors in the Zinfandel profile including notes of tobacco or spice in addition to the full berry flavors.