Harvest Moon Red named one of 8 Idaho Wines to have at Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Harvest Moon Red-Williamson-Tara-Morgan-460x644Pairing wine with turkey is a breeze. But finding one that also works with the myriad side dishes that crowd a typical Thanksgiving table can be a head-scratcher. You need something that’ll compliment the herbed stuffing without clashing with the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, something that’ll stand up to the tart cranberry sauce while cutting through the creamy green bean casserole.

For maximum Thanksgiving pair-ability, experts recommend fruit-forward, low tannin wines with a fair amount of acidity. Which is good news, if you’re looking to drink local this Turkey Day. Idaho wineries have a range of excellent options—from dry rieslings to peppery Rhone-style red blends—that are sure to please those surrounding your Thanksgiving table. The following wines can be purchased from Boise Co-op Wine Shop at the price listed, or direct from the winery’s tasting room.

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Try this…

It’s that time of year again. Time for your homemade cranberry sauce. We’d love you to try this Williamson family recipe at your next family gathering.

cranberry-sauceCranberry Sauce with Doce
12 oz. cranberries
Zest and juice of 2 Oranges
1/2 cup Doce
3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Add all ingredients to a medium size and heavy bottomed sauce pan. Bring to a boil,  lower the temperature and simmer until thickened, approximately 10 minutes or until most of the berries have burst. Taste and add Doce and/or sugar to taste. Mixing well after any additions and make sure the sugar has dissolved.