5 Thanksgiving Wines Under $30

by Allisun Groat - Tastemaker in Residence - Wines imported by Wilson Daniels

John Jennings - Hidden wine cabinet

If Thanksgiving weekend calls for more wine than you have in stock, here are some great wines under $30!

Pierre Sparr Riesling, Alsace, France - the perfect wine for the entire meal, bright crisp fruit and enough acid to take on everything that is going on. https://www.wilsondaniels.com/wine/riesling-aoc-alsace-2018/

Volpaia Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy - Produced in the high elevation historical site of an 11th-century walled city, this super versatile, Chianti Classico is the ideal food wine from Italy and light enough not to overpower the Thanksgiving meal. Tons of cranberry -- exactly what the palate needs! https://www.wilsondaniels.com/wine/chianti-classico-docg-2017/

Jeio Prosecco Superiore DOCG - Creamy, light and just a hint of sweetness, this Brut style sparkling is great for sipping pre-during-and-after! Loads of tiny bubbles - sparkling wine is always the best companion for the Thanksgiving spread. https://www.wilsondaniels.com/wine/brut-prosecco-doc-non-vintage/

RouteStock Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA - Loads of bright fruit and earthy notes that complement Thanksgiving dinner perfectly. You can't go wrong with a balanced pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast! https://www.wilsondaniels.com/wine/pinot-noir-route-116-sonoma-coast-2017/

Royal Tokaji Late Harvest - King of wines and the wine of kings, Hungarian Tokaji is typically served as a dessert wine, this is amazing with pumpkin, pecan or any pie you are serving this Thanksgiving. It also has enough acid to hold up to savory foods -- so for the sweet wine drinkers, this would go with everything. https://www.wilsondaniels.com/wine/late-harvest-tokaj-2016/