Thanksgiving is hectic enough as it is.
To avoid all that, we’ve asked an expert for his top Thanksgiving wine picks.
Richard Vaydais the director of wine studies at theInstitute of Culinary Educationin New York City.
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He’s rounded up his top fivebudget-friendlywines to have on yourThanksgiving tablethis year.
All but one costs under $20, although prices may vary depending on where you’re shopping.
What they all have in common is a friendly disposition, aka they’re all very drinkable.
These wines will go with most dishes in a Thanksgiving spread.
“The holidaysmaybe especially Thanksgivingtypically bring out the heavier dishes and larger meals,” says Vayda.
They are very friendly wines with many different foods, including dishes like stuffings made with apple or pear.
Off-dry wines take the edge off of saltiness.
This one is slightly sweet with notes of citrus and lavender.
Generally, wines that are considered “high alcohol” will have an ABV of 14% and higher.
This $19 bottle has an ABV of 13.5% and flavors of citrus, nectarine and passion fruit.
It goes particularly well with a slice of turkey that you’ve dragged through cranberry sauce.
All that for $18.
It has 13.5% ABV and comes in at $23 per bottle.
At 14% ABV, this wine is the strongest on the list.
Buy a bottle near you for about $18.
Thesewinesare excellent choices for sipping during your Thanksgiving meal.
They should be easy to find at yourgrocery storeor wine shop, and are relatively affordable too.
When considering wines for Thanksgiving, most importantly, go with whattastes goodto you.
