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If you would rather have someone else do the cooking, Gervasi has a special and delicious family-style Thanksgiving meal package\u00a0 for you to order, pick up and serve in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n
For those who love to cook for the family, there are so many options when it comes to selecting the perfect wine these days, just how does one select just the right wine for before, during and after dinner?<\/p>\n
Gervasi\u2019s head winemaker, David Smith, has a few suggestions on making just the right choice this holiday season for all of your wine selections.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanksgiving is all about family and variety,\u201d Smith said. \u201cSelecting a couple of dry whites<\/a> and a couple of dry reds<\/a> along with a sweeter dessert wine is a great way for everyone to be able to drink something they like. Many times, it\u2019s also better to choose a wine that you know your guests will appreciate even if it doesn\u2019t pair well with the food. Odds are that your guests will be enjoying the wine before and after the food is served.\u201d<\/p>\n Tips for Selecting a Great Wine Gervasi Wine for the Holidays He offered, \u201cSauvignon Blanc or barrel-aged Chardonnay are both great white wines with robust profiles. On the red side Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah come to mind, these wines offer complexity and strong fruit flavors that won\u2019t get lost during the meal.<\/p>\n \u201cFioretto (Sauvignon Blanc) or Lucello (Pinot Grigio) would both go very well with turkey and complement the subtle flavors of the bird. Our Serenata (Malbec) or Unita (Marquette) are a great pairing to compliment the richness of duck. Prime rib would be best complimented by Abbraccio (Cabernet Sauvignon). Ham may be best paired with either Lucello (Pinot Grigio) or Truscano (Sangiovese) where both will be complimented by the saltiness of the pork.\u201d<\/p>\n Time for Dessert Smith added, \u201cI personally love dessert wines. A good dessert wine will be sweet and intense with a nice bit of acidity to round it out. The strong flavors and full body of most dessert wines can hold up very well to many desserts commonly served during Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of my favorite wines is our Sognata (Vidal Blanc ice wine), and it pairs well with heavy desserts like cheesecake and cobblers. Dolce Sera is a late-harvest Riesling that would match up nicely with pumpkin pie. A wine that is great as a stand-alone dessert is our Moscato, it\u2019s sweet and fruity flavors cap off a meal very well.\u201d<\/p>\n The Season is Bright and It is Just Around the Corner \u201cCelebrazione (dry red blend) is a great wine for Christmas and New Year\u2019s,\u201d Smith suggested. \u201cIt is a fresh and fruity easy drinking dry red that is perfect to share with friends and family.<\/p>\n \u201cFor the sweet lovers out there, we have Brigante (sweet red blend) which is a sweet read bursting with dark fruit flavors and aromas. Bellina is a barrel-fermented Chardonnay that evokes feelings of warmth that are perfect for holiday gatherings. Any of these wines can pair well with a variety of foods that may be enjoyed during the upcoming festivities or shared as a celebration all of its own.\u201d<\/p>\n Take a Tour of Gervasi\u2019s Winery As always, when coming to Gervasi, guests can come for the day, for the evening or stay overnight for a luxurious getaway. Gervasi Vineyard offers all guests an experience and with its reputation for the best wines for the holidays, you\u2019ll find the reason to celebrate the upcoming season.<\/p>\n There are several options for purchasing Gervasi wines including stopping at The Marketplace<\/a>, any of the fine dining restaurants<\/a> at Gervasi, or online.<\/p>\n Saluti! Once again, the holidays have come around fast and furious. It\u2019s a great time to get prepared for the biggest…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":23879,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57,51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday","category-winery"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Gervasi](\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WineBlog4.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Smith recommends that when selecting wines for the holidays, choose a few wines that are crowd-pleasers and then pick one or two less common wines. Smith offered other useful tips for selecting the perfect wine.<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Smith has several wines he recommends to bring family and friends together for a wonderful afternoon or evening.<\/p>\n![\"Holiday](\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Holiday-Dining-Blog.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>Some of your guests will be there strictly for the rich and flavorful desserts traditionally offered at a Thanksgiving meal. Of course, you must serve just the right wine to end the meal just right.<\/p>\n![\"Gervasi](\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WineBlog6.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>One of the high points of Thanksgiving is the feeling of anticipation and expectations of the next two holidays just around the corner, Christmas and New Year\u2019s.\u00a0 Smith has just the right list of wines for your wish list.<\/p>\n![\"Gervasi](\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WineBlog7.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>There is plenty of time to take a tour of the winery<\/a> at Gervasi and learn more tips and do some tasting before you start selecting the best wines for the holidays.<\/p>\n
\n<\/em><\/strong>Happy Thanksgiving<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Wine](\"https:\/\/gervasivineyard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/blog-holiday-wine.jpg\")
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