Festive Beverages

It isn’t easy to find one wine that matches all the flavors of the Thanksgiving feast. One option is to serve both a white and a red wine. Try a crisp Chardonnay and a juicy Pinot Noir, which both pair well with most traditional holiday dishes. Or, use the ideas at right to find the perfect wines to match different parts of your menu. Plan on one bottle of wine for every two to three wine drinkers.

A tulip-shaped white wineglass and a larger, similarly shaped red wineglass are suitable for most wines. If you will be serving sparkling wine, use tall flutes, which trap bubbles and enhance effervescence. Choose lightweight, clear glasses that make a pinging sound when gently tapped.