
Thanksgiving can be one of the most stressful meals of the year for the person charged with selecting wine. In fact, when faced with the daunting task of trying to pair wines with the myriad flavors and textures on the Thanksgiving table, it can be downright terrifying. Fear not, for a few simple guidelines will turn this holiday horror into a delightful experience.
No. 1: Depending on the number of people around your Thanksgiving table, offer a wide variety of wines. Caterers figure a half-bottle of wine per guest on average. That sounds a bit high to us, but we still like to open a lot of wines for our guests. Any half-empty bottles can be enjoyed the next day with leftovers.
No. 2: Lean toward high-acid wines. The Thanksgiving table has...