Thoughts on Thanksgiving Wine

Every part of your Thanksgiving dinner has been planned down to the last detail….all except the wine. While turkey goes well almost everything, it is the eclectic mix of all of the side dishes and condiments that result in a feud of contrasting flavors and textures. From sweet potato mash to green bean casserole with fried onions, your family’s favorite traditions can make wine pairing a tricky task.

Every year some of the leading food and wine critics and industry influencers tackle this issue in a great interactive feature in the New York Times. In “Wines of the Times: Thanksgiving Wine Under $25,” you can read and hear what the experts – Eric Asimov (Chief Wine Critic), Frank Bruni (Restaurant Critic) and Florence Fabricant (Dining Columnist) – have to say about their top picks for your holiday feast.

PHOTO CREDIT: Tony Cenicola for The New York Times

Notes on a Party will return on Monday, November 26th after we awaken from our food and wine induced coma called Thanksgiving dinner.