15 Thrilling Global Wines for Thanksgiving

Find something different to pour with these new reviews of Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo and more from California, Italy, France and beyond, up to 92 points

15 Thrilling Global Wines for Thanksgiving
Break traditions, broaden your palate and pour something different at this year's Thanksgiving table. (Getty Images/Violeta Stoimenova)
Nov 22, 2021

When it comes to holidays, it can be challenging to steer away from annual traditions. As far as the Thanksgiving feast goes, wines like Pinot Noir and Beaujolais are reliable and popular selections. But instead of reaching for tried-and-true pairings, we encourage you to broaden your palate and pour something different this year. To help, we’ve selected a diverse mix of wines from throughout the world, with plenty of intriguing and affordable options to explore.

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