Best Wine for Thanksgiving

★★★ Empire Estate Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2018, 12 percent, $20 A divisive wine as some wondered whether it might be fatiguing to drink something so distinctive. My feeling: Who would tire of a wine so delicious, with earthy, stony flavors and an intriguing, pebbly texture? ★★½ Anne & Sylvain Liotard Domaine des 13 Lunes…

How to Make a Cheese Board

The gates are flung open, guests start to arrive and Thanksgiving dinner? Soon. In the meantime, something to nibble with a glass of wine is required. The simplest, most appealing choice is a cheese plate. A few cheeses artfully arranged with a smattering of fruits and nuts is enough to whet the appetite for the…