5 Must-Have Wines for Thanksgiving

This light-bodied German red is a blend of Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Merlot. The Zweigelt gives the wine force and dark fruit, and the Merlot and Blaufränkisch add a bit of mid-palate weight and herbal complexity. But in the end, this is just a graceful, buoyant light red that would work with a slight chill.

This red is 75% Pineau d'Aunis, 20% Pinot Noir and 5% Gamay from 25-year-old vines biodynamically farmed on flint soils, fermented in stainless steel. It's a vibrant, juicy, chillable red with compelling notes of cinnamon and pink peppercorn.

This is 100% Gamay from the Beaujolais Cru Village of Fleurie grown on granite, yielding a medium-bodied red with focused bright red fruit (think cranberries and tart cherries) and a backbone of minerality.

A creamy yet zesty example of cool climate Chardonnay with aromatics of green apple, lemon and grapefruit zest, mango skin, tomato leaf, a hint of tarragon and a clear minerality.

A fresh 100% Auxerrois with zingy acidity, a lovely texture and a hint of sweet white fruit and flowers. Yum all the way!