Choosing the best white wine forThanksgiving dinnercan be difficult given the variety of foods and flavors.
It is a feast after all!
There’s white and dark meat.
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There are no hard-and-fast rules for the best Thanksgiving wine pairings.
(This strategy will also help keep you awake!)
Sparkling Wines for Thanksgiving
Nothing says “special occasion” quite like bubbles.
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Pour a flute or two as a starter to sip on to accompany salty and cheesy appetizers.
Sparkling wine puts everyone in a celebratory moodunless youmake these all-too-common champagne mistakes.
Consider these three sparkling options.
White Wines for Thanksgiving
Chardonnay is a great everyday wine.
Instead, trywhite winesthat are refreshing, tangy, and fruity to pair with the lighterThanksgiving saladsand sides.
These are the best white wines for Thanksgiving.
Red Wines for Thanksgiving
Yes, you might serve red wine with turkey.
(See ourcomplete red wine guidefor more.)
The light berry brightness of red wine for Thanksgiving contrasts well with the heartiness of the classic menu.
Consider any of the following as the best red wine for Thanksgiving.
Rose Wines for Thanksgiving
Rose is en vogue.
Just check out Instagram, #rose has more than 11 million posts.
Hop on the trend for a Thanksgiving wine that will rack up those likes.
Dessert Wines for Thanksgiving
Kick off the after-dinner celebration with dessert and sweet wine.
Dessert wines can be red, white, or sparkling, and all are slightly sweeter than other wines.
That means you should buy 5 bottles of wine to serve 10 guests during the meal.
The more guests and the longer the event, the more wine.
In general, white wine goes better with turkey, especially when serving white meat.
Pinot noir is considered a classic Thanksgiving wine and is a popular choice on this holiday.
