Perfect Pairings & Recipes forTurkey

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Flavour Analysis

Turkey opens with commanding delicate meatiness, then deepens into oleic acid, char and toast. A kombu dashi note brings savoury richness, while an animal fat note adds unctuous richness, and caramel and game notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Carnal / Animalic
Earthy
Herbal / Herbaceous
Sweet

Flavour profile of turkey

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Chickeny

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Turkey

ChickenyCarnal

turkey8.5

Mild savoriness, evocative of well-prepared poultry. Strong in turkey.

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