20 Best Wines for a Festive Thanksgiving Dinner

Delicious, and one of the best prices in the cava segment. Made from Macabeo and Chardonnay varieties, this elegant fine sparkling wine has complexity with fine bubbles and notes of peach, lemon zest and brioche. Buy several bottles, as they will go quickly. $19.99 at K&L Wine Merchant

California, Texas, Washington and''Oregon

• Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: Rich and pleasing on the palate with silky tannins and a great balance of fruit and spice notes. Jordan's Cabernet Sauvignon is massively popular for its well-structured, medium-full-bodied black cherry flavors and moderate alcohol content, making it a good choice to pour an extra serving or two to wash down a roast bird at Thanksgiving. $61 at Wine.com

Small batches

• Malene by Chamisal Estate Rosé of Grenache, 2022: Rosé wine is always a great choice for Thanksgiving dinner. It has enough minerality and freshness to handle sweet potatoes and enough texture and richness to resist turkey. The finesse of wild strawberries in this wine is beautiful''Balanced with saltiness on the palate. Tasty. $45
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• Et Fille Rose of Pinot Noir, 2022: A deliciously aromatic and lively rosé wine made from grapes from a single vineyard in the Iola Amity Hills region of Oregon. Winemaker Jessica Moseyko focused on aromatics like strawberry and orange zest and a bright, sweet structure. $32

State of Washington

• Seven Hills Winery Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: This wine is one of the most favorable offerings in the world, a world-class Cabernet Sauvignon that balances ripe fruit notes and structure. Seven Hills has been making wine in Washington State for over 30 years and is one of the Walla Walla Valley's premier winemaking estates. They know a thing or two about wine, so''Consider this one as an alternative to expensive Napa wine. Pairs well with popular holiday side dishes like roasted wild mushrooms or mushroom gratin. $35

• CL Butaud Tempranillo, Texas, 2020: Winemaker Randy Hester only produces 250 boxes of this delicate and silky red wine from the Texas Uplands, so you're better off ordering directly from the winery. Hester's 100% Tempranillo expresses the full potential of Texas fruit. It has finesse and finesse softened by bold dark fruit and well-integrated tannins. Your guests will love the complexity and full-bodied flavors of this wine. $54

Oregon

• Ponzi Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2022: Pinot Gris is pretty''An underrated Oregon specialty that is worth trying as an alternative to the usual white wines. This wine shows aromas of pear with hints of spice and juicy tropical notes. Beautiful and elegant, this refreshing white wine is suitable to start a holiday dinner. $24
• Bryn Mawr Vineyards Tempranillo, Oregon, 2019: A very interesting wine from a region known for its pinot noirs.