Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

For all budgets and tastes.

Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon

Grilled over an open fire.

Money Green Champagne

Mint, sugar, and champagne: for playas only!

Don't Hate on Chablis

It’s like Chardonnay, without the oak.

Chicken and Shallot Jam on Pain au Levain

A sweet-and-sour spread enlivens poached chicken.

Not Just Rioja

Wines from the Spanish region of Priorat are the new cult find.

Bacon in a Glass

CHOW’s guide to smoked beers: rich, toasty-tasting ales that are made with malt smoked prior to brewing.

Entering French Basque Country

Around the town of Pau a few obscure appellations are worth seeking out.

Vintage Does Matter

But you don’t have to drink the fancy stuff.

Big Spender

... spend a little time with me.

What Does India Have to Do with India Pale Ale?

It’s where the hopped-up brew first found fame.

Wines that Won't Get You Drunk

Alcohol level is one of the more-discussed subjects in the wine world.

Original Gin

Genever and gin are both flavored with juniper, but that’s where the similarities end.

The Allure of Cheap Wine

Why a $40 bottle is not better than a $10 bottle.

When Booze Won't Do

There are times when alcohol is just not welcome or appropriate. Ten drinks stand in for the tipple.