Wine with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Pair the Dish You Actually Made

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The best wine for Thanksgiving leftovers is rarely chosen by the word “turkey” alone. A sandwich with cranberry sauce, a bowl of clear soup and a creamy turkey pie are three different meals. Match the next-day dish’s sauce, sweetness and weight, then use the bird as a secondary clue.

The original feast has its own Thanksgiving wine guide and turkey pairing guide. This page begins when the table has been cleared and the leftovers have become something new.

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Wine with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Pair the Dish You Actually Made