Thanksgiving, being the American holiday that it is, demands me as a wine drinker to pick wines from the U S of A for my feast. I have decided to go with the fantastic sparkling wines from California. Specifically I plan to choose either blanc de noirs (literally "white made from black" which are wines made from 100% pinot noir grapes; the color remains light because the skins aren't allowed to have prolonged contact with the juice after crushing) or those that have a higher percentage of pinot to chardonnay. The pinot noir grape produces sparkling wines that are more robust and fruit forward. These qualities compliment the rich, bold, and varied tastes found at a traditional Thanksgiving table.
What about you? What are you planning to wash all that turkey down with?
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