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Sparkling wine, pumpkin pie, and… fried chicken? Hosts can break from tradition with fun and unexpected Friendsgiving fare with tips from Paul AhvenainenVice President of Winemaking for Korbel California Champagne®. Friendsgiving ≠ Thanksgiving 2.0 – guests can enjoy a recently popularized pairing of fried chicken and caviar (they won’t even miss the turkey!), in addition to must-have desserts like pumpkin pie. 

Hosts looking to level up their Friendsgiving meal can turn to Ahvenainen’s wine pairing recommendations and tasting notes to create a truly unique experience. Those gathered around the table can “clink, clink!” to each course (and each other!) with a glass of bubbly that is guaranteed to enhance the flavors in every bite.

Korbel + Fried Chicken and Caviar: Champagne, fried chicken, and caviar – what else do you need? Hosts looking for the perfect pairing can add three Korbel expressions to enhance the Friendsgiving fare, including Korbel Brut, Korbel Brut Rosé, and Korbel Natural’.

  • “The lively medium-dry flavors of Korbel Brut will taste great with the spice of the crispy chicken and the tangy salty flavors of the caviar.”
  • “The Korbel Brut Rosé boasts bright fruity notes that will lift the flavors of both the fried chicken and caviar.”
  •  “Korbel Natural’ is a very dry style that brings out the briny ocean flavors of the caviar.”

Korbel + Pumpkin Pie: You can’t go wrong with a quintessential Thanksgiving dessert – especially paired with a glass of bubbly.

  • “A cool glass of Korbel Sweet Rosé will put some pop in that slice of pie, along with a nice dollop of whipped cream on top. If you prefer pumpkin pie a little less sweet and with more spice, go with Korbel Extra Dry for a bubbly treat.