Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Guide from Cazenovia Wine & Liquor

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most beloved meals of the year — and the right wine can make every bite even better. While turkey is the star of the table, it’s actually pretty neutral when it comes to wine pairings. It’s the stuffing and sides that truly guide your wine selection. Here’s our quick and easy guide to choosing the perfect bottle for your holiday feast:

If you’re serving turkey breast with classic stuffing:

Pair it with a rich, full-bodied Chardonnay. The buttery texture and notes of oak beautifully complement roasted turkey and savory stuffing.

Try:

• R. Dutailly Pouilly-Fuissé

• La Crema Monterey Chardonnay

For turkey breast & dark meat with mushroom stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce:

A Pinot Noir is your perfect match. Its bright acidity and red fruit flavors balance the richness of gravy and the tart sweetness of cranberries.

Try:

• Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir

• Black Stallion Pinot Noir

If your stuffing has hot Italian sausage or bolder flavors:

Reach for a Red Zinfandel or Petite Sirah. These wines stand up to spice and richness, adding warmth and depth to every bite.

Try:

• Seghesio Zinfandel

• Saldo Zinfandel

• Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah

• J. Lohr Petite Sirah

Want something a little lighter or off the beaten path?

Add variety to your table with a few crowd-pleasing favorites:

• Riesling (Forge or Hosmer) — fresh, slightly sweet, and perfect for pairing with a range of dishes.

• Rosé (Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses or Whispering Angel) — crisp, refreshing, and great for daytime sipping.

• Beaujolais (Gilles Coperet Fleurie or Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages) — soft, fruity, and a classic choice for Thanksgiving.

No matter what’s on your table, there’s a perfect bottle waiting for you here at Cazenovia Wine & Liquor.

🕒 Holiday Hours

We’re open Monday–Wednesday, 9 AM to 9 PM, and 9 AM to 3 PM on Thanksgiving Day — so you can grab that last-minute bottle before the turkey comes out of the oven!