I still think Thanksgiving comes to early in Canada. Just last week it was nearly 30 degrees, this weekend we’re fattening up with squash and stuffing and pumpkin pie for the winter.

It’s odd, and honestly, it does bug me.

The American Thanksgiving is too late, somewhere around Halloween would be perfect. But that’s not what this is about. It is about celebrating our long standing traditions with family, friends, fowl and … WINE!

I had Jen lay out some picks for Thanksgiving, and sharing them today gives you enough time to get them before the weekend.

Beringer White Zinfandel - $8.99
“This is just a classic pairing,” says Jen. “It just goes.”

Rosemount Traminer Riesling - $13.50

Pink - $12.99
Thanksgiving is our first fall festival, why not get the party season off to a popping start with a little bubble? It’s fun, the colour is great, the packaging is flirty and it won’t break your budget to bring a bottle as a hostess gift.

Greg Norman Chardonnay - $24.99
If your turkey comes out of the oven drier than Utah on Sunday, then switching things up with a honey filled chardonnay like this will do the trick. Who needs a butterball? This wine is just melting with it.

Wolf Blass Shiraz Viognier - $29.99
Jen says “If you get upset with the family at the table, forget the turkey, just grab the bottle and cuddle up by yourself next to the fireplace.” This one is something different to try since nobody usually pairs red wine with turkey, but the big fruit in this bottle will grab hold of the turkey like it was cranberry sauce. “I love that wine,” Jen moans.

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