Need Some Wine for Christmas Dinner? Better Get it Today

It's the most wonderful time of the year, until the in-laws show up. Not that we NEED alcohol to make it through the holidays, but let's be honest -- a glass of Chardonnay will help make Uncle Rollie a little easier to deal with.

By the way, Uncle Rollie's gonna need some scotch. Mom needs a glass of wine (or three), your cousins are gonna want plenty of Busch Light, and a can of alcohol-infused spray whipped cream is a suggestion for the pie. (Oh, and grandma wants a bourbon & 7-Up.)

Now to channel my inner wine snob (not that I really have one). When choosing wines for Turkey Day, think about the food you'll be serving and the wine's body and acidity that best goes with that food. Get it? Me neither, so here's a little help.

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Medium-Bodied Wines with Good Acidity that pair well with rich dishes like turkey and gravy. Some options include:

• Pinot Noir: A classic red wine that goes well with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and roasted vegetables.
• Gamay: A fruit-forward, easy-drinking red wine that pairs well with turkey, poultry, cranberry sauce, and other dishes.

• Chardonnay: A perfect pair for buttery mashed potatoes or mushroom dishes.
• Riesling: A favorite choice for Thanksgiving dinner with its natural apple, apricot, and honey tastes.

Here's the Big Minnesota Christmas Day Catch

None of the above recommendations matter one single bit if you wait until Christmas Day to head to the liquor store. Why? Because every single one of them will be closed tomorrow (12/25). State law, right along with Thanksgiving Day. No Minnesota liquor store is allowed to be open after 8:00 pm tonight either.

Merry Christmas. Enjoy your friends and family. Take in all the football. Let it snow.