Whether you’re hosting a full-house Thanksgiving feast or bringing a single special bottle to share, the right wine can elevate every dish on the table. New York’s cool-climate wines shine this time of year.

That’s exactly why we created our New York Wines Food Pairing Guides. Designed to help everyone, these guides offer easy, go-to pairing recommendations for white, red, hybrid, rosé, and sparkling wines, to help you choose the perfect bottle for every dish, every guest, and every celebration.

Pairing Confidence for Every Dish on the Table

Thanksgiving is a mix of flavors: savory turkey, herb-driven stuffing, sweet-and-spiced vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce. What ties it all together is acidity and balance—two hallmarks of New York wines. Here are a few pairing highlights directly from our guide to help inspire your holiday meal:

Riesling

New York Riesling’s bright acidity and fruit-forward profile cuts through richer flavors and lifts the savory notes of poultry beautifully. It’s a natural match for classic Thanksgiving dishes.

Pinot Noir

Light-bodied, vibrant, and endlessly versatile, Finger Lakes Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with earthy or savory dishes—especially turkey with cranberry sauce. It brings brightness without overpowering the meal.

Cabernet Franc

For red wine lovers seeking something structured yet food-friendly, Cabernet Franc’s herbal notes shine with classic Thanksgiving flavors like turkey with a sage stuffing.

Traminette

A uniquely New York hybrid, Traminette’s aromatic, slightly spicy character provides balance and intrigue alongside dishes like turkey with a spiced apricot glaze.