Parrish Team • November 14, 2025
Thanksgiving Wine & Food Pairings
Are you excited for wine & holiday pairings?
Whether you are enjoying your Fall Wine Club shipment, or the benefits of the November special, it’s the perfect time to go over Parrish wine pairings for Thanksgiving Day!
Sauvignon Blanc being bright and light is perfect to pair with herbs, citrus, and vegetal dishes. Suggestions:
Roasted Herb and Citrus Turkey
Fried Turkey (if you feel daring!)
Sauteed Green Beans
Roasted Radishes
Grenache Rosé with its crisp, light strawberry notes is perfect to pair with dishes that are fruit forward (like cranberry or pomegranate) and nutty. Also it would pair with many of the classic meat favorites such as ham or turkey. Suggestions:
Fruit Jello Salad
Bourbon Glazed Ham
Roasted Turkey with Citrus Cranberry Relish
Roasted Brussel Sprout with Pecans and Dried Cherries
Sausage and Dried Cranberry Stuffing
Turkey, Dressing, and Cranberry Sauce Leftover Sandwich
Sweet Potato Rolls
Zinfandel or Cabernet Franc with their red fruit notes and medium bodies are perfect to pair with herbaceous, buttery, and meaty dishes. Suggestions:
Citrus Smoked Turkey with Giblet Gravy
Herb Roasted Duck
Brown Butter Roasted Carrots
Cornbread Stuffing
Oyster Stuffing
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Mac n Cheese
Silken with it’s smooth texture and lovely black cherry notes pairs well with warm spices, herbs, and cheesy dishes. Suggestions:
Sausage and Stuffing Stuffed Acorn Squash
Herbed Dressing
Onion Soup Bread Stuffing
Twice Baked Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes
Herb Roasted Turkey with Red-Eye Gravy
Four Chords or Petit Verdot with their dark blackberry and chocolate notes begs to be paired with earthy or fatty dishes. Also, consider mixing it up by doing a red meat option. Suggestions:
Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sauce (if you’re not into poultry)
Roasted Duck
Mushroom Stuffing
Cabernet Sauvignon with its notes of dark fruit, cacao, vanilla, and bold tannins deserves some bolder meat choices like smoked meats. Suggestions:
Smoked Beer-Basted Turkey
Coffee Rubbed Cornish Hens
Santa Maria Tri-Tip (California style!)
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc with its notes of sweet apricot and honey would pair with all your desserts and even your classic sweet side dishes! Try also with cheeses as it will showcase that this wine can be paired with savory as well. Suggestions:
Candied Yams
Sweet Potato Casserole
Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Mincemeat Cookies
Apple Dumplings
Apple Crisp
Spice Poached Pear
Lastly, make the Late Harvest into a wine reduction sauce to top your desserts like for ala mode apple pie!
No matter the pairing, we know that the most important pairing for Thanksgiving is who you enjoy it with. We all at Parrish Family Vineyard hope your day is full of warmth and joy. Cheers!
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