In the chaos of a Thanksgiving/holiday meal, I suggest pairing the diner with the wine rather than the wine with the dinner. As a wine writer, I know some pairings will leave me aghast, but if that is what she/he likes, this is about their joy not mine. When in doubt, bring your own bottle of pinot noir or sparkling (or both). If it will be a lengthy Bacchus feast, be sure to pair your vino sips with water sips. Doing so will make Black Friday less saturnine.
In the chaos of a Thanksgiving/holiday meal, I suggest pairing the diner with the wine rather than the wine with the dinner. As a wine writer, I know some pairings will leave me aghast, but if that is what she/he likes, this is about their joy not mine. When in doubt, bring your own bottle of pinot noir or sparkling (or both). If it will be a lengthy Bacchus feast, be sure to pair your vino sips with water sips. Doing so will make Black Friday less saturnine.
Beautifully said.
Classic, and always worth another look!
Thank you! I do so little service journalism these days, but this one remains relevant.