Thanksgiving Wine: Gratitude, Pairings, and Perspective from Avvinare
A California wine writer riffs on Susannah’s Thanksgiving gratitude, plus smart pairing styles—Pinot, Riesling, Beaujolais—and a reminder to savor your people.
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