Thanksgiving Wine Picks

No holiday feast is complete without a little bubbly! So try our 2018 Blushed as an accompaniment to your Thanksgiving appetizers. Comprised of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Marquette grapes, this sparkling rosé is dry and crisp and makes a fabulous aperitif that pairs easily with charcuterie. The fine bubbles make for a texture that is both exciting and refined, while flavors of red raspberries, Montmorency cherries, and lemon tart invigorate and prep the palate for your next course.

When you’re ready to dive into the main course, we recommend reaching for a lighter-bodied red like our 2017 Arcturos Pinot Noir or 2019 Arcturos Gamay Noir. The reason these wines pair well is due to their light tannins and moderate acidity. The acidity helps cut through the fat of turkey and gravy without overpowering them, and the wines’ more delicate tannin structure nicely complements your cream-based dishes (green bean casserole, anyone?). In addition, both wines possess red fruit characteristics and a subtle earthiness that marry well with the different herbs and spices in dishes like stuffing. And for those of you who prefer ham over turkey, both of these silky reds harmonize beautifully with the smoky, salty flavors of ham.

If you (or your guests) are not a fan of red wine, we have selected a couple of white wines that will also pair well with your Thanksgiving fare. First is our 2017 Tribute Off Dry Riesling. This wine is crisp with balanced acidity, so it slices right through all the fatty, rich foods on the table, keeping your palate fresh between each sip, which is precisely what we need when we boldly fill our plates with seconds.

Riesling, not your thing? Give our 2018 Arcturos Gewurztraminer a try. This off-dry wine fulfills exactly what we are looking for in a Thanksgiving wine pairing. With its complex floral aromatics and intense fruit notes, it has just the right amount of contrast to enhance the flavors of both the main and side dishes on your table.