4 Wine And Beer Pairings For A Meatless Thanksgiving Feast
We asked wine pro Vidal Wu and beer sommelier Crystal Luxmore to play matchmaker for our all-veggie Thanksgiving feast. Here are their tasty picks.
Block Three Brewing King Street Saison
This Belgian-style saison from St. Jacobs, Ont., has notes of white peppercorn and light citrus riding on a dry, bubbly body—think of it as the true champagne of beers. It’s a pleasing contrast with this savoury menu. Serve in flutes. blockthreebrewing.com
Fahr Copper
This malt-forward German-style Vienna lager—brewed in Alberta’s Turner Valley—will take you from the main course straight to dessert. Its bready centre harmonizes with the pastry notes of the squash Wellington, while its caramel ribbon syncs up with the apple pie. fahr.ca
Rosewood Night Moves
There’s a simple reason people say “gamay all day”: It’s delicious! This juicy, dark-fruited Niagara red is structured and herbaceous, pairing well with anything roasted or spiced. It has a perfectly refreshing pop of acid on the finish. rosewoodwine.com
Pearl Morissette Irrévérence
Riesling brings a petrol nose to this bone-dry white blend from the Niagara region, while chardonnay and gewürztraminer—along with some noble rot, a beneficial fungus often used in sweet wines—lend a luscious, honeyed vibe. pearlmorissette.com
