These Are the Best Thanksgiving Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Dinner

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If you're tasked with planning your Thanksgiving menu, then you know there's so much more than just thawing and brining the turkey. A Thanksgiving table setting featuring all of your favorite dishes is simply incomplete without the perfect Thanksgiving wine! Still, even for the most knowledgeable chefs, selecting the right bottle of vino for your perfectly cooked meal can be stressful. That's why we've narrowed down some of the best Thanksgiving wines to pair with everything from your Thanksgiving side dishes to your best pies!

Our Top Picks

Not sure where to begin? To take the guess work out of shopping, we've organized the best Thanksgiving wines according to their varietal. Start by going with your personal preferences, whether it's red, white, or rosé. Here, you'll find pinot noir, chardonnay, and sparkling wines that are perfect for serving with your fall appetizers. Then, look for expert recommendations. We got advice from the manager at Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar, Andrea Gardner, and Amy Tesconi, director of marketing and public relations for Sonoma County Winegrowers. With their tips for buying wine, you're guaranteed to find a bottle (or two) that everyone will love.

Best of all, you don't need to shell out a ton of money when it comes to Thanksgiving wines. There are plenty of affordable options, including a few that are under $15. Though if you want to splurge, we have a few of those as well. It is the holidays, after all! Shop our favorite bottles here.

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV Champagne

No celebration is complete without a toast, especially after acknowledging what you're thankful for this year. Go with a classic brut Champagne that is an absolute fan favorite and crowd-pleaser.

1858 Red Blend

If you're bringing a bottle to a celebration and not sure what to get, try a red blend that is sure to please most palates. This medium-bodied blend has notes of black cherry and chocolate, which pair well with just about any meat or cheese.

Bartenura Moscato d'Asti

With a gentle fizz and aromatic sweetness, Moscato is a classic dessert wine that pairs particularly well with fruit desserts. It also tends to have a lower alcohol content than other wines, so it can help the crowd wind down.

D'Autrefois Chardonnay

This approachable white wine comes from Southern France and has a lovely balance. It’s fruity and refreshing and is perfect for serving with pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres.

Roederer Estate Brut

"Sparkling wine provides such a sense of celebration to the day," Tesconi says. California sparkling varieties, like this Roederer Estate Brut, pair well with appetizers including salami, raw veggies, and hummus.

Böen Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a classic pairing for Thanksgiving, Tesconi says. Pour a glass of this rich and smooth red wine with your turkey dinner. Notes of bright cherry, dried herbs, and hints of vanilla are found in this Böen Pinot Noir.

Labrusca Lambrusco Rosso

Looking to impress your guests? Try a sparkling red Lambrusco wine. It has plenty of bright acidity that pairs well with richer foods like a big Thanksgiving feast.

Sidebar Sauv Blanc High Valley

A Sauvignon Blanc from famed California winemaker David Ramey, this tasty white shines when served with food. It's the perfect palate cleanser to sip in between bites.

Hope Marguerite

This South African Chenin Blanc is fruity, soft and acidic. It’s flavorful enough to work with rich dishes but not so overpowering for milder sides.

Urban Riesling

When looking for a Riesling, we tend to stay away from the sweet bottles and opt for something on the drier side. This one has notes of seasonal apple and pear—making it the perfect pick for a fall occasion.

Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs

For a taste of American tradition, try Schramsberg's Blanc de Noirs: It was the first wine of its kind to be produced for commercial sale in the US. It has a delightful fizz that's great for your Thanksgiving starters.

Finca Wolffer Rosé Wine

Who says that rosé is just for summer?! This light and refreshing wine won’t weigh you down. Plus, it’s great for bringing to a Friendsgiving.

Melville Pinot Noir Santa Rita

California is known for being a hotspot of Pinot Noir production, including this variety from Melville Winery, which has 120 acres of organically-grown grapes. It pairs well with just about any Thanksgiving side.

Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Chardonnay

"Just because cooler weather makes us want to cozy up next to the fire with a rich red wine, that doesn't mean we have to send white wines into hibernation," Gardner says. Instead, a buttery white wine has "enough body to play against a heavy meal and brings rich flavors like vanilla, butter, and caramel."

Domaine des Billards Saint-Amour

Beaujolais wines, like this Saint-Armour Domaine des Billards, are light-bodied French wines made from Gamay Noir grapes. They're popular around Thanksgiving due to the timing of the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau (which happens the third week of November).

La Marca Prosecco

Prosecco is a delicious sparkling option, and it pairs well with a variety of foods from mild cheeses to decadent desserts (like pecan pie!).

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