This week we are not chasing brand names. We are building flavor intuition. Consider Thanksgiving not as one single taste on a plate; it is a stack of distinct taste worlds. Each one asks for its own kind of cider or perry.
In this holiday feature, Ria and the Talking Pommes a.k.a. Perry Pear, Mr. Quince, and The Medlars talk through the art of pairing cider and perry for the entire Thanksgiving feast, from the welcome sip to dessert.
You will learn how to shop with confidence, how to read a label for style rather than brand, and how to bring bottles that make every part of the meal sing. There is also a downloadable Thanksgiving Cider Shopping Checklist PDF below to make your trip to the store simple and stress free.
Chapters for Episode 477Introduction and Talking Pommes
Welcome to Cider Chat
Thanksgiving Traditions and Preparations
Upcoming Cider Tours
New York Cider Events
Ultimate Cider Pairing Guide for Thanksgiving
Choosing the Right Cider for Starters
Main Course Cider Pairings
Turkey Preparation and Cider Pairing
Smoked Turkey and Barrel-Aged Cider
Creamy Sides and Semi-Dry Cider
Fruit Ciders for Roasted Vegetables
Choosing the Right Cider
Introducing Cider to Friends and Family
Low Alcohol Ciders for Gatherings
Dessert Pairings with Cider
Serving Cheese and Fruit Plates
Thanksgiving Table Preparations
Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Mentions in this Cider Chat- Totally Cider Tours
- Cider Share November 14, 2025 | Red Hook Cidery Brooklyn NY
- New York Cider Fest November 15, 2025 | City Winery Manhattan
