Giving Thanks

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Tasting 2017 Three Feathers Pinot Noir Wines with a selection of cheeses.

Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. – Theodore Roosevelt

Excerpt from Proclamation 466 (November 2, 1901) when President Roosevelt established the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.

Here at Three Feathers, we have so many things to be grateful for this year including an excellent 2018 harvest and successful introduction of our 2017 Pinot Noir and Cuvée Virginia on to the market.

As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with Friends and Family, here are a few reasons why Pinot Noir pairs so well with the Feast and Fowl.

Perfectly Paired with The Feast and Fowl

Tasting 2017 Three Feathers Pinot Noir Wines with a selection of cheeses.
Tasting 2017 Three Feathers Pinot Noir Wines with a selection of cheeses.

Over the years, we have been drinking Oregon Pinot Noir with a wide selection of dishes and conclude that the versatility of these wines makes them a perfect pair with holiday dishes, no matter your family’s food traditions.

Light to medium-bodied, an elegant Pinot will enhance each course of your meal without making guests tired or drowsy.

Pinot Noir works particularly well with a Turkey Dinner because its fruity aroma is a bold but not overpowering accompaniment to turkey’s white or dark meat (Victor’s Infallible Smoked Turkey recipe is a must try).

Smoked Turkey cooked on a Weber Kettle barbecue by Victor Stimac at Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard
Smoked Turkey cooked on a Weber Kettle barbecue using Victor Stimac’s recipe.

With fatty fowl such as goose and duck, or wild game, the juicy acidity of Oregon Pinot Noir truly brings out the flavors of red poultry meat and its crusty skin while cutting through their richness.  The higher acidity in Pinot also pairs perfectly with fattier fish, especially salmon.

This varietal accentuates fruit-based side dishes such as cranberry sauce and cream-based dishes such as mashed potatoes or casserole.  Diverse flavors of holiday meals can be amplified by root and leafy vegetables such as parsnips, Brussels sprouts, green beans, and kale to name a few.  The low tannin profile of Pinot Noir compliments these side dish elements rather than stealing the show with too much complexity.

While considering flavors, what about the cheese and dessert course?  We are strong advocates of Pinots with dense cheeses such as Gruyere and Emmental whose richness and saltiness is rounded out by this varietals’ gentle tannin.  Pinot’s vibrant not overly sweet palette of red, black cherry and berry fruit will pair well with pumpkin, mince or fruit pies to round off the meal.

This light and acidic varietal will make a seamless extension of what is on your holiday table because it pairs well with a wide range of foods without overpowering delicate flavors.  With balance and harmony, Pinot Noir is perfectly paired with The Feast and Fowl.

Three Feathers Holiday Season Special Offer
Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard Holiday Season Special Offer

Take advantage of our Holiday Season Offer today and send Three Feathers Oregon Pinots to your Friends and Family.  Buy some for yourself and celebrate by Giving Thanks!

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