Miley Cyrus, Turkeys & Wine

What does Miley Cyrus eat for Thanksgiving? A twerk-key.

It's turkey time! Thanksgiving is held in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November but traditional holiday feasts -- gobble, gobble -- are increasingly found in China, with people either dining in restaurants or getting home delivery.

Even so, turkey isn't popular meat in China as many people find this low-fat bird dry. Duck and chicken are the favorite fowls.

(Those who like all three can try turducken: a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey.)

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Wine aficionados can spend hours debating what to pair, based on whether the turkey was oven-baked, deep-fried or smoked, and what sides are included, from cranberry sauce to sweet potatoes to herb-flavored stuffing.

Bubbly is a versatile choice throughout the meal, especially as it will "clean the palate" of all those flavors. Grab a bottle of Cava Bonaval Brut or take things up a notch with Champagne, such as Bernard Remy Blanc de Blancs.

Cava Bonaval Brut

Blanc de Blancs

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(How does a turkey drink Champagne? From a gobb-let.)

If you are dining with a group, and plan to drink several bottles, I suggesting getting a few different wines and seeing which one guests like best.

An oaked Chardonnay, with creamy and buttery character, can complement turkey and stuffing nicely. Try De Bortoli Deen Chardonnay.

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Fruity and acidic reds can also be versatile with a turkey dinner. Pinot Noir is a favorite option of many, and you can try a value bottle like Tussock Jumper Pinot Noir.

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And since it's a U.S. holiday, why not try a bottle from stateside. Zinfandel is a grape associated with California and will bring fruity spicy zip to your meal -- and play well with that cranberry sauce.

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Speaking of this favorite holiday fruit, what is small, round and blue? A cranberry holding its breath. Happy Thanksgiving.

Original by Jim Boyce, Grape Wall of China 葡萄围城

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