Turkey and Wine
Pairing – Part 2
“Some people serve red
wine with Thanksgiving dinner. Some people serve white. My preference is ‘lots
of’.” – Crabby Road
For those of you who
still need to purchase a turkey, you’re running out of time! For those of you
still needing to buy wine for your Thanksgiving feast, here is part 2 of the turkey
and wine pairing series. In the first blog I focused on red wine pairings. For
this second blog I am focusing on white wine pairings.
In one of my earlier blogs, I reviewed a Chardonnay by Josh Cellars vineyards that is a great
pairing for most any poultry dish. Today’s blog will feature La Crema
Chardonnay (www.lacrema.com). La Crema winery produces a wide variety of Chardonnays
from various wine growing regions including Monterey, Sonoma and the Russian
River valleys. We will focus on La Crema’s Chardonnay from Sonoma Valley.
La Crema Chardonnay
PositiveVines ‘HelpfulTip: Sonoma Valley is known as the
birthplace of wine production in California. Just north of San Francisco, the
earliest vineyards in Sonoma survived major epidemics and prohibition.
I am a big fan of
Chardonnays that have a bold taste and La Crema fits the bill. This Chardonnay has
hints of citrus fruits in both the smell and taste. Customers also noted vanilla
and plum flavors lingering on the palate. La Crema is aged for 5 months in French
and American Oak barrels. The predominance of French Oak imparts a buttery,
creamy finish. The slightly fruity sweetness lends itself well with the Turkey
and Stuffing spices.
La Crema Sonoma
Chardonnay averages $16 at most stores. Many stores run specials this time of
year since it is such a popular partnering with holiday meals. One hidden gem for
wine sales is World Market. This surprisingly fun store frequently runs
specials on La Crema wines.
Have a Happy
Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family traditions and don’t be afraid to start new
ones. Let me know what you think about the wine! Post to my blog or email me.
I’m always thrilled to hear from wine enthusiasts.
Remember to drink
what it is that makes you truly happy and always think positively!
Drink Responsibly!
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