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2009 King Estate Acrobat Pinot NoirJens MortensenPage 1 of 8

Red and White Wines for Thanksgiving

By Jessica Shapiro

Wonder which bottle is best to serve with your feast? Simply follow this grape-by-grape guide to six Thanksgiving-ready varieties.

Red Wines

Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir’s acidity provides a pop of fresh, fruity tartness that lightens up a heavy meal.

Tastes like: Red cherry, raspberry, and currant spiked with earthy, herbal elements.

Worth noting: To maximize Pinot Noir’s bright character, try serving the light-bodied wine a bit cooler than other reds—30 minutes in the refrigerator or five minutes in an ice bucket will do the trick.


RS Picks

  • 2009 King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir, Oregon, $18
  • 2010 Kris Pinot Noir, Italy, $14
  • 2010 Estancia Pinot Noir, California, $16
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