Food and Wine pairing for Thanksgiving and Bad News for Meat Lovers

Recently released research from WHO - The World Health Organization - and published in published in The Lancet,  reveals that processed meats — such as bacon, sausages and hot dogs — cause cancer. But the bad news doesn't stop there! In addition, the WHO says red meats including beef, pork, veal and lamb are "probably carcinogenic" to people. Scientists reviewed evidence linking red meat and processed meat consumption to cancer, and concluded that eating processed meats regularly increases the risk of colorectal cancer. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/10/26/451211964/bad-day-for-bacon-processed-red-meats-cause-cancer-says-who

 

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means it's time to think about food for the big day, and if you're a foodie that also probably means thinking about your food and wine pairings. But one part of the meal that often gets left out when you think of wine is veggies! Vegetables are an essential part of any meal… particularly Thanksgiving meal. 

So if you want to spice up your sides with their own wine, try this one South Africa - Oldenburg Vineyards, Chenin Blanc 2012.The wine has a bright straw colour with aromas of peaches and citrus blossoms. Serve slightly chilled this wine is a perfect complement to salads, vegetable sides, and even a tofurkey! For more great holiday pairing ideas from Wines of South Africa,  you can check out their website, facebook or twitter..