Timing.
It’s so important when it comes to food—everything from picking fruit at its optimum sweetness, to cooking that chicken to perfection. It’s all about timing.
There’s also those instances when the stars seem to align and the perfect wine for Thanksgiving is popped for the first time just a few short days ahead of your meal. It seems almost like fate…
November 19th, I celebrated Beaujolais Nouveau Day with hundreds of other lucky wine lovers at the Tribeca Rooftop in NYC.
We sipped several wines from Georges Duboeuf—one of the most well known producers—as we counted down the minutes until 12:01 am to officially pop the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2014.
The French holiday is a winemaker’s tradition and falls under French law—on the third Thursday in November, the wine is uncorked at exactly 12:01 a.m., just weeks after the wine has been harvested in the Beaujolais region of France, celebrating the first wine of the season. This year, with a later Thanksgiving date, you can #celebratetheharvest just in time for Thanksgiving.
The French sure know how to party—fireworks and festivals take place all over the country. Last week, New Yorkers celebrated with food from great local vendors (including Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and The Crepes Truck ) and a balloon drop at the uncorking hour.
On Thanksgiving, it’s Beauloais Noveaut time! The easy-to-drink wine is perfect for the holidays, and appeals to both red and white wine lovers alike. The vibrant berry notes pair perfectly with turkey and all the fixings—just make sure to serve it slightly chilled.
I know one thing I’m thankful for this year… timing. Cheers!
{IntoxiKate Tip!}
Looking for the 2014 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau in Westchester? Try Wine Bazaar in New Rochelle, Station Plaza Wine in Bronxville, or Suburban Wines in Yorktown Heights.
#IntoxiKate #TriedAndTested ~ This post was sponsored on behalf of Georges Duboeuf and One2One Network. I sipped. I loved. All opinions stated are my own.
