Originally published on November 12, 2009.
Yes, Pinot Noir goes with Thanksgiving. But honestly, almost everything goes with Thanksgiving.
Sure, there is certainly a near perfect match for the specific meat dish you’re preparing. And another for the stuffing. And another for the sides. And probably even one for the pie. But let’s just assume you want to spend more time cooking than sitting with me at the wine store, picking apart your recipes and making wine recommendations*. So assuming that’s the case, Pinot Noir is a great option.
Especially the Otto’s Shrunken Head Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand. Alright, the wine is technically named OCD Pinot Noir, but we know the name of the head on the label is Otto. And he does look a little shrunken. And although the juice in the bottles is indeed a fresh, zippy Pinot with enough acidity to keep your taste buds coming back for more, we really wanted a reason to link to this video of Otto and Turkey.
So go watch it – think of it as a preview…of a wine and turkey coming soon, to a table near you.
* I will happily sit with your at the store for as long as you like, picking apart your recipes and making painfully specific wine recommendations. Just say the word.