A wine for every dish at our favorite food holiday.
You know what you’re eating at the Thanksgiving table, but what will you be toasting with? Let Publix make your holiday wine choices easier than pumpkin pie. These 10 bottles—each a perfect fit for classic Thanksgiving dishes—are sure to please. Bonus: If you’re a guest, your hosts will be thankful for any one of the bottles on this list!
Top 10 Thanksgiving Wines
1. Fetzer Valley Oaks Gewurztraminer
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Fetzer Valley Oaks Gewurztraminer: Fall-friendly flavors of honey and crisp apples blend with aromatic stone fruit in this gently sweet wine. It ideally complements the Thanksgiving feast, as well as other holiday favorites such as baked ham. |
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light-bodied & sweet white |
2. Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
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Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon: For a buffet of rich dishes, reach for this bold but velvety cabernet sauvignon. A finish of spicy cocoa and smoke deepens the classic blackberry profile, perfect for lovers of dark meat. |
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full-bodied red |
3. Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
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Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay: Balancing juicy lemon and mango with warm nuttiness, this elegantly full-bodied chardonnay is a worthy companion to the entire meal. It's equally suited for sweet potatoes and dressing, as well as pumpkin pie. |
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medium-bodied white |
4. Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Sweet Riesling
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Sweet Riesling: Pie-perfect! Whether you finish with pecan, sweet potato, or pumpkin pie, this sweet wine matches desserts bite for bite. Its subtle minerality also makes it a friendly match for hors d'oeuvres, salads, and soups. |
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light-bodied & sweet white |
5. Korbel Sparkling
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Korbel Sparkling: Crisp and citrusy, with a hint of strawberry sweetness, this California sparkler is a sensational party starter. Pair it with appetizers, or as a toast with your first course of the evening. |
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sparkling |
6. Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret
7. A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir
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A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir: Smoky tobacco, exotic spice, and ripe tannins add weight to the riot of berry flavors in this vibrant pinot. It's a tried-and-true pairing for turkey any way you prepare it: roasted, smoked, or fried! |
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medium-bodied red |
8. Erath Oregon Pinot Noir
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Erath Oregon Pinot Noir: Delicate hints of minerality smooth out ripe plum and cherry flavors, a balance that complements the star of the buffet table instead of overpowering it. Serve with roast turkey and all the fixings. |
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medium-bodied red |
9. Banfi Rosa Regale
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Banfi Rosa Regale: With its jewel-toned hue, rosy raspberry palate, and soft effervescence, this Italian sparkler will always wow a crowd. Finish your evening with one last toast to your holiday gathering. |
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sparkling |
10. Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
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Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay: This smoothly sensuous, full-bodied wine has enough backbone to match the richest gravy-drizzled dishes. Just a touch of woodsy oak rounds out tropical fruit and citrus notes. |
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full-bodied white |
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