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Sparkling Wine Pairings for Canadian Thanksgiving

Updated: Oct 9

Featuring Okanagan Bubbles You’ll Love

A beautifully set Canadian Thanksgiving table featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and bottles of sparkling wine ready for pairing.

Canadian Thanksgiving is a time to gather, feast, and celebrate the bounty of the season. The table is full of rich, comforting dishes—roast turkey, savoury stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, caramelized root vegetables, and sweet pumpkin pie.


With such a variety of flavours, picking the perfect wine might feel tricky.


Fortunately, sparkling wine is the ultimate Thanksgiving pairing partner.


Its bright acidity, lively bubbles, and incredible versatility allow it to complement everything from appetizers to dessert. Whether you’re hosting family, attending a Friendsgiving, or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, a few well-chosen bottles of bubbly can elevate the entire experience.


Sparkling Rosé with Turkey

Golden roast turkey served with stuffing and paired with a glass and bottle of sparkling rosé for a festive Thanksgiving meal.

For the centrepiece of the meal—roast turkey—a sparkling rosé is a beautiful match.


The delicate red fruit flavours (think strawberries, cranberries, raspberries) pair elegantly with the mild flavour of the turkey, while the effervescence cuts through gravy and stuffing, cleansing the palate between bites.


Okanagan Pick: Haywire Pink Bub (Okanagan Crush Pad) — a lively, fruit-forward rosé sparkler that’s tailor-made for the Thanksgiving table. Its delicate structure and festive pink hue make it an instant crowd-pleaser.



Classic Brut with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes with gravy paired with a glass and bottle of Brut sparkling wine for Thanksgiving dinner.

Mashed potatoes and gravy are indulgent comfort food at its best. To balance their richness, pour a classic Brut sparkling wine. The crisp acidity cuts through the creaminess, while the toasty, yeasty notes (especially in traditional-method wines) add depth and contrast to the savoury gravy.


Okanagan Pick: Fitz Brut from Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards — a textbook example of Okanagan traditional-method sparkling. Its finesse and structure make it a perfect match for the buttery, savoury flavours on your plate.



Off-Dry Sparkling with Yams & Root Vegetables

A glass of off-dry sparkling wine beside a dish of roasted yams and root vegetables, highlighting a sweet and savoury Thanksgiving pairing.

Sweet roasted yams, carrots, and turnips bring a natural caramelized sweetness to the feast. Pair these with a slightly off-dry sparkling wine such as a Demi-Sec, Prosecco-style, or fruit-forward local bubbly.


The hint of sweetness amplifies the roasted flavours, while bubbles keep the pairing lively.


Okanagan Pick: Evolve Effervescence from Time Family of Wines — bright, approachable, and lightly off-dry, this sparkling wine pairs beautifully with roasted root vegetables and even glazed ham.



Blanc de Blancs with Stuffing & Veggies

A dish of herbed stuffing served with a bottle and glass of Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, perfect for pairing with vegetables and greens.

For herby stuffing, green beans, Brussels sprouts, or buttery turnips, try a Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes.


These wines are elegant, crisp, and often mineral-driven—perfect for complementing green, herbal flavours.


Okanagan Pick: Fitz Blanc de Blancs from Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards — a stunning example of how Chardonnay shines in the Okanagan. Its precision and brightness make it ideal alongside savoury, herb-laden sides.



Sweet Sparkling for Pumpkin Pie & Dessert

A slice of pumpkin pie served with a glass of sweet sparkling wine, ideal for dessert pairings at Thanksgiving.

When dessert hits the table, it’s time to switch gears. A sweeter sparkling wine, such as a Moscato d’Asti style or a local late-harvest bubbly, is perfect for pumpkin pie, apple crisp, or butter tarts.


The rule of thumb: the wine should be as sweet—or sweeter—than the dessert to keep flavours balanced.


Okanagan Pick: Frind Estate Sparkling Brut Rosé (Demi-Sec) — slightly sweet with ripe berry flavours, it plays beautifully with spiced desserts and offers a festive finish to your meal.



🥂 Local Bubbles to Seek Out This Thanksgiving

A rustic wooden sign reading “Okanagan” pointing toward vineyards and mountains, representing local Canadian sparkling wine regions.

One of the perks of living in (or visiting) the Okanagan is having access to world-class sparkling wines made right here at home.


If you’re looking to stock up for Thanksgiving weekend, here are a few local favourites—many of which are featured on our Bubbles Bus wine tours:


  • Haywire (Okanagan Crush Pad) – Pink Bub (Rosé), Vintage Bub (Traditional Method)

  • Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards – Fitz Brut, Blanc de Blancs, vintage cuvées

  • Time Family Wines / Evolve Sparkling House – approachable, fruit-driven bubbles ideal for casual gatherings

  • Garnet Valley Ranch – limited-production, elegant traditional-method sparkling, perfect for special occasions

  • Township 7 Winery – Seven Stars Sirius has just been crowned Wine of the Year by the Wine Festivals of BC 🥂🌟

    All of these award winning wineries are a shining example of Okanagan excellence — and the perfect bottle to pop this Thanksgiving.


These producers highlight the diversity and quality of Okanagan sparkling wines—from refined traditional-method cuvées to fruit-forward, easy-drinking styles.



✨ Coming Soon: The Sparkling Wine Selector ✨

A smiling couple sitting together on a couch using a laptop, exploring the Bubbles Don’t Count Sparkling Wine Selector online.

Not sure which bottle to choose? We’ve got something exciting on the way.


The Bubbles Don’t Count Sparkling Wine Selector will help you discover the perfect bottle based on any menu and personal taste preferences. Whether you lean towards a classic Brut or a playful rosé, our tool will make finding your match fun and easy.



Make It a Sparkling Thanksgiving

A lively Thanksgiving table filled with fall dishes, pumpkins, and sparkling wine glasses raised in celebration.

No matter which dishes end up on your table, sparkling wine brings celebration, freshness, and versatility that few other wines can match.


This Thanksgiving, let Okanagan bubbles shine alongside the feast.


Because when it comes to special occasions…Bubbles Don’t Count. 

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