Mitch Ancona offers tips on pairing wine with your Thanksgiving feast

Gobble Gobble! Ancona's Wines is helping you get Thanksgiving ready with a few tips and tricks on how to pair wine with your holiday feast.

1. You can never go wrong with bubbly. Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Pet-Nat -- they're all wonderful on their own and pair well with just about anything.

San Venanzio Gold Label Prosecco

Bohigas Cava Reserva

Domaine Rolet Cremant du Jura

Overnoy Crinquand Crement du Jura Rosé

P. Gimonnet 1er Cuis Champagne

Champagne Corbon Grand Millesime 

Domaine Bruno Dangin Blanc De Noirs NV

Patton Valley Riesling Pet Nat 

Onabay Vineyards Blanc De Blancs 

Jacky Blot La Taille Aux Loups Triple Zero NV

2. When looking for white wines, balance is key. Gravitate toward whites that are refreshing, tangy, and fruity. Avoid whites that are too light or too oaky.

Riesling is an extremely versatile varietal and is at the top of my list for Thanksgiving. Its dynamic fruit and crisp acidity will refresh and invigorate your palate.

Sauvignon Blanc from Loire Valley has a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to food. Its bracing acidity and minerality add depth to savory dishes.

Raul Perez Atalier Albarino

Cameron Guilano White Blend

Cameron Ramato 

Domaine Daniel Reverdy Sancerre Blanc 

Patton Valley Nutmeg Chardonnay

 Liquid Farm Ancona's Cuvee II Santa Rita Hills 

Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc 

Picollo Ernesto Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi 'rovereto' Docg 

Schmelzer's Weingut Gruner Veltliner Tafelwein 

Forge Cellars Finger Lakes Riesling 

3. If reds are more your style, look for wines with ample acidity and a good amount of fruit. Avoid reds that are too tannic.

Pinot Noir is the perfect party guest. Balanced acidity and generous fruit make it the classic "Turkey Wine". Gamay provides a refreshing burst of energy with piercing acidity and bright berry flavors. Say it with me, Hooray for Beaujolais!

Cabernet Franc makes an excellent alternative to Pinot Noir. It offers mellow tannin and a festive array of autumnal flavors.

Zinfandel is a great option if you prefer a heartier red. It has the complexity to stand up to savory dishes but will not overpower the rest of the meal.

Yann Bertrand Julienas

Lapierre Raisins

Lapierre Julienas

Patton Valley Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Deux Moulin Pinot Noir

Cameron Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir

Mondavi Divining Rod Cabernet Sauvignon

Teira Zinfandel 

Bedrock Winery Old Vine Zinfandel 

 Chateau Le Puy 'duc Des Nauves' Cotes De Bordeaux 

4. Rosé is not just for Summer sipping. Falling somewhere between a red an a white, Rose has a versatility that makes it the perfect choice for your turkey-day table. 

Ruth Utah Rosé

Baptiste Nayrand Rosé

Kelley Fox Rosé

Kivelstadt Cellars Twice Removed Rosé

Overnoy Crinquand Crement du Jura Rosé

Clos Signador Patrimonio Rosé A Mandria

Pierre Yves Colin Morey Rosé De Pinot Noir

Cameron Ramato 

King's Carey Rosé

Please note Ancona's Wines & Liquors holiday hours:

Saturday, November 17

Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm,Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday, November 18
Branchville 10:00am - 5:00pm, Wilton 10:00am - 5:00pm, Ridgefield 10:00am - 5:00pm

Monday, November 19
Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm

Tuesday, November 20

Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm,Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, 

Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm.

Wine Tastings In All Three Stores:

Wednesday, November 21

Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm

Wine Tastings In All Three Stores. See below for details!

Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving)
Branchville, Wilton & Ridgefield CLOSED

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