For Thanksgiving, Serve Washington Wines

For their Thanksgiving wine recommendations most retailers - wine shops and supermarkets alike - suggest all kinds of wines, French (Beaujolais Nouveau!) Italian, South American or whatever. It seems they are simply pushing what they want to sell.

Thanksgiving is a distinctly American holiday. So why not have American wines for this holiday which gives thanks for our country's bounty and heritage? And in our case, it should be celebrated with Washington wines which are among the finest our country has to offer.

I have no specific suggestions. Just about any fine Washington wine will work: Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot, you name it. Most Washington wines are very versatile. If some family members or friends prefer white, make it Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Viognier or even Chardonnay. So for this Thanksgiving, just reach into your cellar or wine rack, or go to your supermarket or wine merchant and pick out your Washington favorites.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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