The Perfect Wine Pairings For Your Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is almost here, and of all that may be on your mind, we know what question is most important: what wine to drink with which dish? What is the best wine for Thanksgiving? We have got you covered! Below are some of our favorite Thanksgiving wine pairings for the perfect turkey spread.

First up, let's talk turkey! If you're searching for a red wine with turkey this Thanksgiving, Pinot Noir is a solid choice. Its smooth, elegant profile, often marked by notes of red fruit and subtle undertones like coffee or spices, complements the turkey without overpowering it, making for a harmonious dining experience.

Stuffing can be a very earthy dish, especially if it’s made from root vegetables and mushrooms. I like to contrast the stuffing with a fruity wine that will bring out the depths of both. The Novel Carrera is a great choice. The layers of black fruit flavors such as black berries and currants will round out the earthy stuffing beautifully.

When it comes to cranberry sauce, don't shy away from Rosé. Consider the Abarbanel Batch 92 Rosé 2022: with its delicate, floral nose and notes of fresh red berries, this Rosé beautifully complements the tartness of the cranberry sauce. Its semi-dry profile, accented by a hint of sweetness, makes it a wonderful choice for Thanksgiving, sure to surprise and delight your guests. For an extra bonus, feel free to add a splash when cooking homemade cranberry sauce to enhance the dish.

For the mashed potatoes we’ll focus on the contrasting side of wine pairing, placing earthy foods and fruity wines together. The Gito Lavan Reserve will go beautifully with this hearty dish. The white chardonnay brings that fruity character, but can still stand up to the potatoes.

Oftentimes at Thanksgiving dinners the vegetables are served roasted and stewed, and though they’re definitely delicious, they sometimes lack a bit of freshness. There is no better wine to bring to the table than Beaujolais.  Step it up with a selection from one of the Beaujolais Crus, the premium regions in the area. Gamay will bring additional freshness to the veggie course and any three of our Louis Blanc Beaujolais Cru wines ( Louis Blanc Beaujolais Julienas 2020, Cru Beaujolais Fleurie 2017, Louis Blanc Beaujolais Morgon 2019) will be conversation stoppers.

The sweet Herzog Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2020 will pair beautifully with your sweet cornbread side dish. Though sweet, the crisp apple notes and round mouth feel will balance alongside  the sweet corn flavors in the bread without being too overpowering.

The word casserole conjures up imagery of a hearty dish passed around the table, where everyone spoons out some of the goodness. The Goblet Mendocino County Merlot 2019 brings both the fruit to contrast with the earthy casserole flavors, and the full body to compare with the filling nature of the dish.

Whether dessert is pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie or another sweet family favorite….finish off Thanksgiving dinner with the unique and luscious Sheldrake Point Ice Wine 2022. Rich aromas of sweet orange blossom, ripe peach and warm baking spices and a full, sweet mouthfeel make this truly singular dessert wine the perfect capstone to your holiday table.