Banfi Vintners / Perfect Pairings

November '09

Recipes to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving

I think it is safe to say that most people have the 'turkey thing' down pat when it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving. However, when it comes to making your Thanksgiving dinner special, it is often the extra little touches that make it memorable - wonderful appetizers, side dishes and, of course, the wine!

Below are some special dishes and wine pairings guaranteed to elevate your Thanksgiving celebration.

Chupe de Jaiva (Creole-style crabmeat pie): A smooth, creamy pie loaded with lump crabmeat pieces and Creole vegetables, paprika peppers, tomato, corn, chili pepper and coriander. This dish is the perfect example of the encounter between the French influence in Chile's gastronomy and winemaking on the one hand and the indigenous culinary input, based on a variety of local vegetables, herbs and spices, such as corn, capsicums, coriander, chili peppers, tomato etc. Heritage that both South and North America share!; Pair with Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay

Savory Ham, Goat Cheese and Olive Cake: The brick-red Merlot is a go-to wine for every day cooking. The soft, friendly tannins of this well balanced, easy-drinking wine pair beautifully with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like this savory and tasty cake, loaded with olives, ham and creamy goat cheese.; Pair with Casillero del Diablo Reserve Merlot

Roquefort "Cheesecake" with toasted Walnuts on Rye Bread, mixed Greens with walnut oil Vinaigrette: A 'cheesecake' with a twist-savory and elegant at once,-is a great match for this special wine. The tannins from the walnuts and the intensity of the Roquefort, softened by the freshness of the mixed greens, stand up well to this smooth, well rounded and tasteful wine. This is a perfect example of everything a Chilean Cabernet is capable of-Aromatic intensity, well-structured, potent yet mature tannins, definitely a great wine that deserves a royal treatment.; Pair with Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon

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Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay

A bouquet of intense papaya and hazelnut.

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Casillero del Diablo Reserve Merlot

The color is a deep red with great intensity. On the nose, the wine shows delicious hints of plums and herbs. This Merlot reveals hints of chocolate and spice, while integrating perfectly with the toasted American oak. The wine is smooth with great structure.

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Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon

A bouquet of fine black currants and black plums with hints of toasty French oak.

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