Thanksgiving at the table
What are you serving this Thanksgiving?
The turkey may be the centrepiece, but the stuffing has its fans too. Whatever you’re looking forward to most, we’ve chosen nine wines to go with the dishes that make Thanksgiving dinner worth lingering over.
There’s Pinot Noir for turkey and mushroom stuffing, a bright Albariño for oysters, and generous reds for lamb, beef or a golden Wellington. Here’s what we’d pour, and why.
Turkey & stuffing
Turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings
For a classic turkey dinner, we’d start with a red that has plenty of fruit without heavy tannins. If the stuffing is the dish everyone talks about, let its ingredients help you choose.
Burgundy, France · Pinot Noir
Chatelet Hautes Côtes de Nuits
2018 · Pinot Noir
Roast turkey with mushroom stuffing
Strawberry and red cherry lead into violet and a little spice. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir has gentle tannins and a fresh finish, so there’s plenty of flavour without a heavy feel.
From Maison Chatelet in Burgundy’s Hautes Côtes de Nuits.
Turkey and all the trimmings call for a wine that can keep up without taking over. The red fruit is lovely against savoury mushroom stuffing, while the refreshing finish is especially welcome if you’re generous with the gravy.
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Rías Baixas, Spain · Albariño
Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño
2025 · Albariño
2025 · 95 points · Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
Oyster stuffing
Lime zest, peach and nectarine give this Albariño its bright fruit character. A saline note adds a savoury edge, with refreshing acidity to balance the stone fruit.
Etiqueta Verde brings together the work of small winegrowing families around Spain’s Salnés Valley, where Granbazán has built relationships over more than three decades.
Oyster stuffing is rich, buttery and unmistakably briny. Granbazán’s citrus brightness gives a refreshing contrast to the filling, and its saline character feels right at home with the oysters.
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Collines Rhodaniennes, France · Syrah
Saint Désirat Syrah
2022 · Syrah
Sausage-and-sage stuffing
Juicy blackberry and blueberry meet black pepper, savoury herbs and a hint of smoked meat. Medium-bodied and fresh, with fine tannins and a gently spicy finish.
Cave Saint Désirat is a cooperative of winegrowers on the Rhône’s right bank, established in 1960.
If the stuffing is your favourite part of dinner, this is a red worth considering. Its pepper and herbal notes pick up the sausage and sage, while the fresh finish balances a rich, crisp-edged helping.
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Not everyone is having turkey
A slow-roasted shoulder of lamb, beef with browned root vegetables, or a Wellington cut open at the table can make the meal every bit as special. These reds have the fruit and savoury character for those deeper flavours.
Cariñena, Spain · Garnacha
Paniza Viñas Viejas Garnacha
2017 · Garnacha
2017 · 90 points · Wine & Spirits Magazine
Mushroom-and-lentil Wellington
Mulberry, blackberry and dried herbs give this old-vine Garnacha plenty of flavour. The fruit is generous without feeling heavy, with a savoury side that makes it especially appealing with food.
Paniza is a cooperative named for its home village in Cariñena, where growers joined forces to bring their wines to market.
A mushroom-and-lentil Wellington is a centrepiece in its own right. Paniza has enough fruit for the rich pastry, with dried-herb notes that complement the earthy filling.
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Languedoc, France · Red blend
Mas Gabinèle Faugères
2022 · Red blend
Rosemary-and-garlic roast lamb shoulder
Blackberry, plum and red cherry mingle with liquorice and pepper. Mediterranean herbs and a little tobacco add savoury depth, while supple tannins and freshness keep the fruit lively.
After years of selling other growers’ wines, Thierry Rodriguez wanted to make his own. He built Mas Gabinèle gradually, buying vineyard parcels in Faugères.
Rosemary and garlic do a lot of the work in a slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and they matter when choosing the wine too. The herbal notes in this Faugères complement that seasoning, while its dark fruit suits the richness of the lamb.
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Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo, Garnacha & Mazuelo
Valdepalacios Rioja Crianza
2021 · Tempranillo, Garnacha & Mazuelo
2021 · 93 points · Wine Enthusiast
Roast beef with root vegetables
Reviewing the 2021 for Wine Enthusiast, Elaine Chukan Brown described tart plum, rose hip, spice and dark chocolate, with approachable tannins and lively freshness.
The Leza García family grows its own grapes in Rioja Alta, with roots in the village of Uruñuela.
Roast beef and Rioja make a very appealing Thanksgiving alternative. The plum and spice complement browned meat and roasted root vegetables, while the fresh finish brings some contrast to a rich plate.
Ask a store about this winePrawns & autumn salads
A little freshness on the table
The salads and seafood deserve a good bottle too. Crisp whites and a lively rosé bring a welcome change of pace alongside the richer Thanksgiving dishes.
Loire Valley, France · Sauvignon Blanc
Corbillières Touraine Sauvignon
2025 · Sauvignon Blanc
Lemon-herb prawns
Citrus and tropical aromas lead into green apple and grapefruit flavours. Lively acidity keeps this Sauvignon Blanc crisp and refreshing through the finish.
The Barbou family traces the estate’s Sauvignon story back to a single vine trained along a wall.
Lemon-herb prawns make an inviting start to Thanksgiving dinner. This Sauvignon’s citrus flavours complement the lemon, while its crisp, fresh character suits the delicate seafood.
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Vinho Verde, Portugal · Portuguese white blend
Vilacetinho Vinho Verde
2025 · Portuguese white blend
Apple, mild-cheddar and leaf salad
Citrus and orchard fruit mingle with gentle tropical notes in this smooth Portuguese white. Ripe fruit and a fresh finish make it an easy companion for lighter dishes.
Casa de Vilacetinho’s granite slopes overlook the Douro River, within Portugal’s Vinho Verde region.
A crisp apple salad brings a welcome bit of crunch to a Thanksgiving spread. The wine’s orchard-fruit flavours echo the apple, while its brightness provides a refreshing contrast to creamy mild cheddar.
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Lisboa, Portugal · Cabernet Sauvignon & Camarate
Casa Santos Lima Topo Rosé
2025 · Cabernet Sauvignon & Camarate
Roasted beet and goat-cheese salad
Strawberry and fresh red fruit give Topo its lively character. Light-bodied and bright, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Camarate is fruity without feeling heavy.
Casa Santos Lima is a family-owned Portuguese producer with winegrowing and trading roots stretching back to the late 1800s.
Rosé is worth keeping on the table when the weather turns cooler, especially with autumn salads. Topo’s red fruit provides a lovely contrast to earthy roasted beets and tangy goat cheese.
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