Discover the Perfect Thanksgiving Wines at Bottle Barn

Thanksgiving celebrations and the superb Thanksgiving dinner celebrate the harvest in all its abundance. And this includes the vine, grapes, and wine. The diversity of dishes served alongside the gathering of friends and family offers a superb occasion for experiencing different wines and how they pair with food. The easiest way to build a wine service for Thanksgiving is to order wine online, and fortunately the hand-curated wine selection at Bottle Barn fits the bill.

Here’s a few tips and bottle suggestions for making this Thanksgiving into a vinous success story!

First, do not fret about the “rules” of food and wine pairing when you purchase wine online. There are no rules! With a diverse crowd the best path is to offer an array of wine styles so that people can choose their favorite and perhaps experience something new and enjoyable. At minimum, don’t stick with only red or only white wine. Put a red wine, a white wine, and a rose wine on the table. Lighter red wines work perfectly with Thanksgiving feasts, such as the 2018 Westerhold Sonoma Coast Estate Pinot Noir or the  2022 Evening Land Seven Springs Gamay Noir from Oregon. Both are great choices when you buy red wine online. For a single white wine, go for something approachable that will combine with a variety of foods. Chardonnay is a great example, like the but if you want to show off your wine knowledge prowess, also consider Godello (2020 Estevez Bodegas y Viñedos Versos de Valtuille Godello) or maybe a Chenin Blanc (2021 Great Heart Chenin Blanc).

Really, though, Thanksgiving should be about celebration, so why not go whole hog? Think about may be offering a dry sherry, like Lustau Solera Los Arcos Dry Amontillado Dry Sherry, or maybe a Madeira (Blandy's 5 Year Old Bual Madeira is a good choice), alongside a traditional method sparkling wine. This could be Champagne, but Cava is easier on the budget, offering great quality too. Consider Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve or Mercat Cava Brut Nature. These wines can serve as aperitifs, but guests can choose to continue drinking them throughout the meal as well: they combine well with food.

Then, why not offering two reds, two white wines, and two roses? Choose distinct wines offering unique flavors and aromas, like a Gewurztraminer alongside a Sauvignon Blanc. Or a Merlot and a Mencia. Guests can taste and choose the wine they like. You don’t have to break the bank, but consider buying one bottle per person as a guideline. The New York Times’ longstanding wine critic advises: “It’s a formula to ensure there’s enough wine for each wine-drinking adult. Too much is better than not enough, and you can give away bottles with leftovers or keep them for another time.” Bottle Barn has great wines under $15 per bottle such as the 2022 Highway 12 Sonoma Red Blend, 2022 Husch Anderson Valley Dry Gewurztraminer, or the 2021 St. Francis Merlot.

Don’t forget that some people like sweeter wines, so consider stocking a Riesling, like the 2021 Best's Great Western Riesling, or a Moscato with a good bit of residual sugar (2022 Quady Electra Moscato). The key to Thanksgiving wines is diversity and encouraging guests to find their favorite style or wine.

When you buy wine online at Bottle Barn, don’t hesitate to contact us for additional suggestions. Our knowledgeable staff is already ready to offer sound advice!