As the world is getting global with local, all the festivals and days are going to be celebrated with the similar zeal & zest. Thanksgiving day is now celebrated all over the world although it is primarily the festival of Americans. On the fourth of Thursday of November, this day is celebrated with lot of fun and gaiety. The tradition of giving thanks to god in heaven is continued even today in so many different forms. variety of services and events are organized on and before as well as after this day.
People come together with their families and friends and enjoy a lot with wine and foods. There is a great tradition of offering top 5 class wines to those who are near and dear. It is the busiest travel period of the year,as there is a four to five day vacation for everybody. Thanksgiving night or eve is the busiest one in entire USA, and all the hotels, restaurants and bars are almost booked by families and friends well before the event. Still there is a great rush for the picnic spots and everybody is crazy in purchasing wines.
The top five wines which are being offered by hotels have two main categories. Firstly, white wines which includes Riesling,, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Albarino, and in red wines Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, Shiraz, Beaujolais Noveveau, Rose.
It is a common observation, he beginners always opt for white wine because it does have sweetness and less alcohole. Riesling boasts of apple flavor and is believed to be the best pairing with the Thanksgiving dinner. It can be served with sweet potato or with turkey meat. Gewurztraminer is the best for it’s aromatic flavor and spicy palate and offers a good standing on this special day. Sauvignon Blanc is known for citrus based flavor and best served with mashed potatoes. Pinot grigio is the best choice for everybody and most flavored. Albarino is the last but best option.
In case of red wines, PInot Noir is supposed to be the strongest flavor. It is a traditional and most favorite wines which tastes a bit like mushroom. Zinfandel is another strongest brand at the thanks giving parties. Syrah or shiraz is the yet another flavor which attracts and affects complexity. Beaujolais Novveau is the fruity grape wine which has its origin in France and the taste of this wine is best relished by people on thanksgiving day. Besides these , few rose and other fruit-flavored wines are also welcomed by Americans on this day.
To sum up, I can say that it is up to you what to choose and what not to. There are many people who would like to stick to the traditional wines whereas there are some who would like to experiment. Select the one which you are comfortable with and which according to you will make your day. So in my opinion it is best to book your choices well before the time of Thanksgiving day, when offers are there and that too to match your moods and tastes.
