A Non-Snooty Guide To The Best Kinds Of Wine To Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

skynesher via Getty Images Cider and cocktails might be nice, but everyone knows that wine is the cherry on top of any veritable feast — and Thanksgiving is no exception. “Pinot noir from the Loire Valley pairs exceptionally well with dishes like roast sweet potatoes with honey and cinnamon,” Winkler said. When picking a red, he said, “You can opt for something on the lighter side since it already has a fuller body.” Gergeos’ choice for a top-notch bottle to pair with turkey is actually a domestic one: he recommends looking out for pinot noirs from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. “Pinot gris displays flavors of ripe orchard fruits, such as pears, along with hints of spice and honey that will complement your roast turkey perfectly.” If you want a good alternative to the more typical, drier wine choices for Thanksgiving, look for a semi-sweet that’s versatile enough to drink with the main course and dessert alike. “I recommend something that has more body, oaking, and aging to stand up to the heavier dishes,” Gergeos said, such as “a champagne blend that uses all three grape varieties, such as pinot meunier, pinot noir and chardonnay.” The more pinot noir the blend contains, he says, the more body, aging, and thus big, bold flavors it’ll bring to the table.