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Media CoverageNov 18, 2025

The Perfect Wines To Pair With Thanksgiving’s Rich, Seasonal Flavors | Forbes Online

Best Thanksgiving Dessert Wines


The rule for pairing dessert and wine is that the wine should be sweeter than the dessert, or the wine may taste bitter and jarring in your mouth. Following are a few to consider:

Splurge ($40+) – Far Niente Dolce ($147, or $98 for half bottle): Probably one of Napa Valley’s most famous sweet wines, this shimmering golden wine tastes of dried apricot, nectarine and figs. Very rich and delicious.