On the Wine Side - Finding Wines for Thanksgiving

With its focus on family, friends, and food, Thanksgiving has to be one of the best holidays ever. I certainly think so. And if you're going to host or attend a Thanksgiving feast, choosing wines to complement the various dishes that find their way to the table at all times of day doesn't need to be a challenge you don't feel up for. It can actually be fun.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by wine options for Thanksgiving, make your way to our Customer Service desk at the front of the store. On the shelves right next to it are a great selection of wines targeted to multiple food-pairing options. We have made signs based on what kinds of foods are typically served on Thanksgiving, and what the recommended wines are for them.

On the third shelf are wines that pair with different desserts, most notably pumpkin, apple and pecan pies, but also cheesecake and, of course, chocolate desserts. This shelf is loaded with fun dessert wines, including the Jamesport Glace from Long Island, Brotherhood's Late Harvest Riesling, the Sandeman Madeira, a Cranberry Wine from Tomasello (a real treat!), the Verga Prosecco, and - cheating but worth including - Grand Marnier. And lots of others.