Perfectly Pairing GEN 7 Wines with Your Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is not just a time for hearty meals but also for exquisite wines. With GEN 7's diverse selection, you can elevate each course of your Thanksgiving dinner. Here's how to seamlessly pair GEN 7 wines with your holiday feast.
1. Welcoming Guests: Sparkling Wine
Start the celebration with a pop of bubbles. The Private Cuvée Sparkling from GEN 7 is perfect for greeting guests. Its lively effervescence and crisp notes will enliven the palate and pair wonderfully with light appetizers like smoked salmon crostinis and cheese boards.
2. The Main Attraction: Turkey
Turkey, whether roasted or brined, demands a versatile wine that can complement its mild flavor yet stand up to rich, savory sides.
Roasted Turkey: Pair with the 2020 Pinot Noir Premium Reserve. Its smooth tannins and hints of red berries will complement the turkey without overpowering it.
Smoked Turkey: Opt for the 2015 ART Series Yielding, a robust blend of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Its deeper fruit notes and spice accentuate the smokiness of the turkey.
3. Ham and Hearty Sides
If ham is a centerpiece at your table, its sweet and salty profile pairs splendidly with wines that offer a touch of sweetness or robust flavors.
Honey-glazed Ham: The 2019 Rosé of Syrah with its subtle fruity sweetness and crisp finish balances the sweetness of the glaze.
Spiced Ham: The 2020 Road To Morocco Reserve, a dynamic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, complements the spicier profiles with its bold, fruity notes.
4. Vegetarian Delights
For a vegetable-centric table, lighter wines that highlight the dish's earthiness are ideal.
Herbaceous Dishes: The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma Valley Reserve with its crisp acidity and green notes is a perfect match for green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, or herb stuffing.
5. Dessert Pairings
No Thanksgiving meal is complete without dessert, and a corresponding wine enhances these sweet finishes.
Pumpkin Pie: Savor it with the 2019 Muscat Blanc Reserve, which offers a delightful sweetness and hints of citrus that play off the spices in the pie.
Apple or Pecan Pie: The 2022 Noir de Noir, with its rich, dark fruit flavors and dessert wine sweetness, rounds out these flavors beautifully.
Wine Serving Tips
Temperature: Serve white wines chilled and reds at slightly below room temperature.
Quantity: Plan for about half a bottle per person as a general rule to ensure there's plenty of wine to go around.
This Thanksgiving, let each dish be enhanced by a carefully chosen bottle of GEN 7 wine. From the first toast to the last bite of dessert, these wines promise to make your holiday meal unforgettable. Cheers to a beautiful, bountiful Thanksgiving table enhanced by the perfect wines from GEN 7.
