Top 10 Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving

The St. Supery Dollarhide Sauvignon Blanc is full of bright fruit aroma and stunning flavor. The flavor profile sits heavily on plump peaches and is well accented by the citrusy nuances of vibrant grapefruit, and a fresh squeezed lemon and lime combo. I love the earthiness of this wine, there is fresh cut grass and a stone minerality that truly offsets the clean fruit flavors. The melding of flavors, texture and the clean finish, make this Sauvignon Blanc a top pick wine for skillfully handling the variety of flavors that a traditional Thanksgiving dinner has to offer.

If you are looking to shake things up this Thanksgiving, then you might want to consider this bright pink sparkler from Spain. You will find a good dose of citrus on the nose and buckets of strawberry mingling with raspberry on the effervescent palate. Good acidity, a surprising finish and a great price make this Brut Rose a perfect pick wine for Thanksgiving.

The 2005 Tesch Riesling Spatlese from Germany's Nahe region, is a remarkable Riesling on several fronts. The flavor profile brings forth crisp, tart apple, juicy pear, some citrus overtones, and a touch of honey all supported by solid minerality. This is a medium-bodied, dry white wine with pronounced fresh fruit flavor that is perfectly accented by the wine's innate acidity. This well handled acidity brings both vibrancy and balance to the palate, making this a top pick wine for handling the cornucopia of flavors that are tossed at a wine over a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

The Grgich Hills Merlot offers a fantastic mix of complexity and approachability, making it a versatile wine option for those who have been in the wine scene for awhile as well as for those who are relatively new to the wine world and are ready to up their ante. You will find rich color, exquisite texture, fruit with both depth and density all wrapped up in a silky smooth finish. You might consider offering this wine at holiday meals, parties and even as a Christmas gift itself - it doesn’t disappoint.

The 2005 Smoking Loon Syrah is a dynamite deal for just $9 a pop. The ripe blackberry and dark cherry explode on the palate and mingle elegantly with herby undertones and peppery spice. This Syrah has an intensity that can stand up to a variety of flavorful and well-seasoned dishes. A perfect pairing partner for those whoe prefer red wines with their Thanksgiving meal.

This medium-bodied Cab offers a good price, loads of fruit and soft tannins. It is a fairly easy-going Cabernet Sauvignon that will welcome New World red wine drinkers into its fold quickly. Lots of bang for the buck and would pair especially well with the richer dark meat of the turkey and trimmings.

The Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc is a delicious white wine treat that is loaded with granny smith apple and dashes of citrus. It is a vibrant, easy drinking wine that offers well balanced acidity that will endear it to the pickiest of pairing partners.

The Osborne Pedro Ximénez premium Sherry begins with deep, dark brown color and proceeds to a full-bodied, full-sweeping flavor wine experience. The palate profile yields a cornucopia of flavors in the form of ultra creamy caramel, a toasty fig sweetness, and a hint of coffee with a welcomed mocha extension - all surrounded by a decidedly nutty nuance. In the Osborne Pedro Ximénez, you've truly got it all - unforgettable flavor, enduring finish, options like dessert accompaniment or dessert itself and all at a well-placed price point. This particular Sherry would make a perfect partner with the likes of an apple crisp, pecan or pumpkin pie.

The E Minor Shiraz from Australia's Barossa Valley is a medium-bodied, spicy Shiraz that boasts big cherry and juicy plum flavors. There is some heat and pepper on the palate - the tannins are level-headed and unobtrusive - they go with the flow and make for a great food pairing partner, especially for grilled steaks or sausage, barbecue ribs, peppery marinades and the like.