Poultry
Best Wine with Turkey
Mild turkey becomes a versatile canvas when paired with wines matching the sauce and stuffing rather than the meat itself.
Why This Pairing Works
Turkey's lean, mild meat pairs more with its accompaniments—gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing. Medium-bodied reds and full whites work best with traditional preparation.
Best Wine Varieties for Turkey
Pairing Tips
- Roasted turkey with cranberry sauce pairs with Pinot Noir or Chardonnay
- Sage and herb stuffing calls for wines with herbal notes
- Thanksgiving dinner works well with Burgundy or California Pinot
- Gravy's richness benefits from fuller-bodied wines
Wines to Avoid
- Very tannic reds
- Delicate wines
- Very dry whites (with cranberry sauce)
Top Pick
Pinot Noir
Our top recommendation for pairing with turkey.
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