Wine Watch: Bottles Fit for a Thanksgiving Feast
Each month, our wine expert Vicky Hampton shares seasonal wine picks for all budgets. As more people in the Netherlands celebrate Thanksgiving, this column focuses on wines perfect for a Thanksgiving meal. The same advice applies for Christmas turkey dinners.
Personal Experience with Thanksgiving
Vicky’s first Thanksgiving was in 2012, immersing herself fully in the tradition. Her boyfriend, originally from Louisiana, had moved to Amsterdam six months earlier. Determined to make him feel at home, she sourced a turkey, searched for side dishes, and explored whether gifts were exchanged.
She encountered many unique traditions, adopting some and rejecting others. For example, she enjoyed American casseroles, which differ from European versions, but found any potato dish topped with marshmallows unacceptable.
"My first experience of Thanksgiving was in 2012, and I threw myself straight in at the deep end."
Over the past thirteen years, her understanding of Thanksgiving has deepened, especially after being invited by her in-laws to celebrate in the United States multiple times.
Summary
Vicky Hampton shares practical and budget-friendly wine recommendations to enhance your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey feast, enriched by personal traditions and experience.
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