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Holiday Classic
Best Wine for Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food-wine challenge — a table spanning savory, sweet, starchy, and herby all at once. You need wines with versatility above everything else.
Top Wine Pairings
Gewürztraminer
White Wine · Aromatic
Lychee, ginger, and spiced aromas mirror the warm spice profile of stuffing and candied yams. A touch of sweetness handles cranberry sauce beautifully.
Perfect
95% match
Pinot Noir
Red Wine
The definitive Thanksgiving red. Light body and earthy red-fruit character complement turkey without overpowering the delicate white and dark meat.
Perfect
93% match
Chardonnay (unoaked)
White Wine
Unoaked Chardonnay's clean apple and citrus notes provide contrast to the richness of gravy, mashed potatoes, and butter-basted turkey.
Excellent
88% match
Expert Tip
The classic Thanksgiving pairing is Beaujolais Nouveau (released each November) — its fruity lightness handles turkey and all the sides without overpowering a single dish.
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