It’s Thanksgiving, you guys! The halls have been decked, spare room pillows have been fluffed, the turkey is in the oven, and the table is set. That feast you so cleverly prepared is missing only one thing: booze. But it’s Thanksgiving, so you gotta class that s#*! up. My recommendation is a bottle/case of inexpensive Burgundy or Cotes du Rhone. First off, I say inexpensive, because although we love our families, not everyone will appreciate the fine nuances of the Vosne-Romanée you’ve been saving. Secondly, I am pretty much saying any French wine, because the flavors are more subtle than other wines from most regions, making them generally better food pairing wines. Remember, you want your wine to accentuate the experience, not steal your turkey’s thunder. What are you drinking for Thanksgiving? Show us on Instagram with #girlswithglasses! -Candace
You may find yourself this holiday season in situations where you’re traveling with a new boyfriend or girlfriend to visit their family for the first time. It’s customary in these situations to bring a bottle of wine for the host since they spent all day slaving over an oven/fryer/grill/microwave. And if you pick the right wine, you’ll be sure to impress your beau’s family with your excellent taste in the finer things. Thanksgiving and holiday foods in general pair well with at least three different types of wine if not a multitude more: 1. Côtes du Rhône Red Blends (just ask for Syrah or Grenache when visiting a wine shop) 2. Italian Whites (ask for anything other than Pinot Grigio) 3. Rosé! One Rosé that I tried recently had the perfect amount of acidity and bright red fruit flavors. Secco Italian Bubbles Rosé is made by one of my favorite Washington winemakers Charles Smith. The flavors in this wine pair perfectly with turkey and cranberries. Plus, the bubbles add just the right amount of celebration that every holiday deserves. After everyone has finished raving about your obvious charisma, don’t forget to relax and reflect on all the great wine out there in the world that we have to be thankful for. -Jessica
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