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Wine for turkey: the difference between a Thanksgiving turkey and a British Christmas turkey

Wine for turkey: the difference between a Thanksgiving turkey and a British Christmas turkey

Posted on November 26 2013 at 06:26

Looking at the recipes online for Thanksgiving turkeys, stuffings and sides they’re very much sweeter (and more imaginative) than the typical UK Christmas turkey. They’re often brined, glazed or spiced (or all three), sometimes deep-fried and often accompanied by cornbread-based stuffings and sweet-tasting vegetables like sweet potatoes and squash.

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Top wines to drink with turkey

Top wines to drink with turkey

Posted on December 24 2021 at 06:45

You may already have your own favourite wine pairing for turkey but if you're looking for inspiration here are some of my favourite matches.

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