White
Choose white wines with a bit of body. Davis says if you find a good French chardonnay, pick one up. She suggests those from the Loire Valley as the region produces un-oaked chardonnays that are stainless steel fermented. They are bright, fresh and slightly acidic. But don’t count California chardonnays out.
Bubbles
When choosing sparkling wine for the Thanksgiving table, lean dry and nutty with soft bubbles. Tight bubbles tend to dry out as well as wear out the palate. Another affordable bottle at the Davis Thanksgiving table this year will be Loire Valley’s Atmospheres from Jo Landron.
Red
Dessert
Check with your local wine shop for these wines. Most shops will special order bottles if they do not carry a particular bottle in stock. All of the above wines are currently available at Staplehouse.
Ansley Wine Merchants, 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE, 211, Atlanta. 404-876-6790, ansleywine.com.
H&F Bottle Shop, 2357 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-841-4070, hfbottleshop.com.
Barcelona VinoTeca, 299 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta. 470-377-5100, shopvinoteca.com.
Hop City, 1000 Marietta St. NW #302, Atlanta. 404-350-9998 or 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta. 470-355-2534 , hopcitybeer.com.
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