Thanksgiving: Wines for the Rest of the Week
Using up holiday leftovers requires some ingenuity and a high tolerance for repetition. Pour these great wines to reduce the chances of hearing a chorus of “turkey again?”
Holiday Wine Guide
Turkey Soup: 2007 Calera Central Coast Chardonnay ($16)
Lightly oaked California Chardonnays like this lemon-scented variety are rich enough to pair with creamy soups but not too full-bodied for brothy ones.
Turkey Sandwiches: 2008 Planeta Rosé ($16)
Dry rosés, which combine the light freshness of white wines with the fruitiness of reds, are the ideal weight to accompany flavorful turkey sandwiches. (They also taste good with cranberry sauce.)
Turkey Casserole: 2007 Charles Smith Wines The Velvet Devil Merlot ($12)
Creamy casseroles are best with a red that has some tannic backbone—tannins cut the richness and refresh the palate. Merlot from Washington state, like this plush, berry-rich bottling, is a great choice.
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