🦃 Thanksgiving Wine Pairings with Olathea Creek Wines

Your guide to pairing Midwest-grown wines with a full holiday feast!

🍗 Roasted or Smoked Turkey

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• The O.C. – buttery finish + citrus = classic turkey pairing

• St. Pepin – crisp and dry, perfect with herbs and white meat

• The Chloe – citrus + honeysuckle gives beautiful lift to roasted flavors

• La Crescent – semi-sweet with apple & apricot complements turkey seasoning

🦃 Dark Meat Turkey / Ham

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Petite Pearl Estate – light-bodied red with mocha oak + smooth tannins

• St. Vincent High Toast – butterscotch + caramel notes = amazing with baked ham

• Riverboat Red – medium red with oak & cherry shines with savory/sweet glazes

• Foxy Red Rosé – cherry, pomegranate, berries = great with ham or turkey legs

  
  

🧈 Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Green Bean Casserole

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Frontenac Gris – crisp green apple brightens buttery dishes

• Frontenac Blanc – peach, melon & apricot add a pop of flavor

• Edelweiss – soft honeysuckle pairs well with creamy textures

🍞 Stuffing (herb, sausage, or classic)

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• St. Pepin – dry & crisp for herb-heavy dishes

• The Chloe – grapefruit + citrus cuts through savory stuffing

• Frontenac Gris – versatile with both herb and sausage varieties

🧀 Charcuterie Boards / Appetizers

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Foxy Red Rosé – fruit-forward and perfect with cheeses

• La Crescent – semi-sweet lift pairs well with salty meats

• The O.C. – oaky, buttery notes match creamy cheeses

🍗 Fried Turkey

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Frontenac Blanc – sweet, refreshing contrast

• Edelweiss – light + fruity keeps things bright

(Bubbles would be ideal, but these two mimic the same refreshing effect!)

🍠 Sweet Potatoes / Cranberry Sauce

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Frontenac (sweet red) – cherry, cranberry, jam… it’s perfect!

• FGR – sweet Frontenac Gris rosé-style with citrus = amazing with sweet sides

• Frontenac Blanc – a nice match for maple glazes

🥧 Pumpkin Pie / Apple Pie

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Dessert Wine – Cherries & Chocolate – stunning with pumpkin spice

• Dessert Wine – Caramel Delite – caramel + apple pie = perfection

• Peach Paradise – a fun fruity match for apple desserts

• Blackberry Bliss – berries + pumpkin spice are a secret big win

🌶️ Spicy or Savory Sides

(Cranberry jalapeño dip, spicy sausage stuffing, etc.)

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Hot Dam Jalapeño – plays perfectly with spice

• Frontenac – sweet cherry & plum cools heat

🍁 For Sipping While Cooking or Hosting

Best Olathea Creek Wines:

• Great River Raspberry – festive & easy

• Blackberry Bliss – smooth and holiday-friendly

• La Crescent – refreshing when you’re “Thanksgiving-ing” all day

⭐ Simple Recommendations (3-Bottle Thanksgiving Bundle)

If customers ask for “just tell me what to grab,” here’s the perfect lineup:

1. St. Pepin – All-purpose white

2. Foxy Red Rosé – Perfect with turkey AND ham

3. Dessert Wine – Caramel Delite – For pies + holiday sweets