Ep 451: Thanksgiving Wines on a Budget

<p style="font-weight: 400;">Happy Thanksgiving/Harvest Meal 2022. For this episode, we’re discussing wines that will give you great bang for your buck, pair perfectly with the meal, and impress your guests.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/IMG_1404.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="359" /><strong><span style= "font-size: 8pt;"><em>Photo: Pumpkins & Pais!</em></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>(c) Wine For Normal People</em></span></strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">These pairings are really for any traditional western meal – Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any sort of food that celebrates autumn flavors. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Here’s the list for 2022...</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>The Welcome Wine</strong></p> <ul> <li><em><strong>Sparkling options:</strong></em> Sekt from Germany (Riesling is best), South African Cap Classique, <a href= "https://winefornormalpeople.libsyn.com/ep-193-lambrusco-an-awesome-italian-gem"> Lambrusco</a></li> <li><em><strong>Sherry:</strong></em> Our favorite type of Sherry is Amontillado. It’s great with nuts and generally well liked by people when they try it. Good producers: Hidalgo la Gitana, Valdespino, Lustau, Osbourne, and Bodegas Dios Baco are some great producers.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/10092046.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="260" /></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Dry white wines</strong></p> <ul> <li>Wines that complement a buttery, savory meal: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6JLoDXIj6Y&t=2s">Grillo from Sicily</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXttIvGzDLw" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Pinot Blanc from Alsace</a></li> <li>Soave from Italy</li> <li><a href= "http