Thanksgiving wines - 3 courses

Find below Lauren's wine pairing recommandations for Thanksgiving. Lauren is the store manager of AOC Fine Wines in Old Greenwich. (Learn more about Lauren)

Lauren's thanksgiving selection #1

	Aperitif: Te Mara - Pinot Gris Central Ottago The Pinot Gris will be great with passed hors d'oeuvres. Light and clean with hints of pear and lime.
	Entrée: Ceres Pinot Noir This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with Turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. A light to medium-bodied Pinot Noir with great structure and elegance.
	Dessert: Domaine Bellegarde – Cuvee Thibault A delightful dessert wine with a high level of acidity, to pair with apple or pumpkin pie.

Lauren's thanksgiving selection #2

	Aperitif: Hauck - Riesling Spatlese Trocken A dry Reisling from Germany. Crisp, clean light with pear and peach essence.
	Entrée: A light Pinot Noir to pair with traditional turkey feast.
	Dessert: Domaine de Mihoudy - Coteaux du Layon Les Valaises 2005 100% Chenin Blanc dessert wine with hints of honey and nectarine. Great with a fruit pie or by itself.

Lauren's thanksgiving selection #3

	Aperitif: Weka River - Riesling Waipara A great starter wine to sip while family and friends are gathering. Light, dry with delicate pineapple and peach flavors.
	Entrée: Chateau de Minieres 100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley. A light-bodied wine with low acidity and has a great expression of terroir. Red cherry and cassis with a vegetal nose.
	Dessert: Atwater - Celsius 100% Chardonnay ripened to perfection in late Autumn (late harvest). Exhilarating flavors of orange blossom, honey and tangerine.