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Thanksgiving is about sharing the day with friends and family. However, the traditional roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and pumpkin or pecan pie are not everyone’s food choices today. With soÌýmany different cultural influences and family traditions, the variety of foods to celebrate is vast.

Some of us might be celebrating with (a favorite dish in Georgia), (a Cape Cod tradition), (a favorite of my vegetarian friends) or Turkish . And for seafood lovers who are not into turkey, there might be Spanish mackerel, lobsters or grilled octopus. No matter what your choice of feast, the wine you like is the best wine for your Thanksgiving. But in case you need suggestions, here are some great ones.

Austrian Wine

Who’d have thought we’d be talking about Austrian wine for an American holiday? Austria produces wonderful red and white food-friendly winesÌýthat are crisp and refreshing —Ìýsure to complement your meal and notÌýoverpower it. Here are some to consider.

Zweigelt

The most commonly planted red grape in Austria is zweigelt. Much of the zweigelt produced is destined to be enjoyed in its youth, when it's full of fresh, crunchy berry fruit and sprightly acidic. The wine is medium to full-bodied and has a similar flavor profile to that of Beaujolais. It is very food-friendly and makes an exceptional pairing with many roast meats, especially turkey. New Hampshire does not carry these wines, unfortunately, but you can order them online for home delivery. Try , $11.99 from getwineline.com.

Blauer Burgunder (Pinot Noir)

Austrian pinots are lighter-bodied examples, with noticeably fragrant aromatics and crisp, fine-grained tannins that allow the wine to age deceptively well. Pinot noir wines are generally light- to medium-bodied in weight. This wine works well with or glazed sweet potatoes, such as . A good example found in New Hampshire is $17.99, item number 3373.

Grüner Veltliner (Green Veltliner)

Grüner veltliner is Austria's most important white grape variety, representing one-third of all white grapes planted. It is a somewhat aromatic variety, with aromas of stone fruit, citrus, spiceÌýand white pepper. This wine is particularly food-friendly and pairs well with roast pork or veal, especially with a creamy sauce. is another great match. Try , $12.99, item number 33731.

Domestic Selections

For domestic selections, include wines made in California or Oregon. In California, think — juicy, wild red fruit and lighter in bodyÌý— with turkey or dishes that include soy sauce or honey, like , or consider — weightier, fuller-bodied and darker fruit flavorsÌý— with bread stuffings, such as the .

Finally, consider crisp and refreshing whites from Oregon, like , $12.99, item number 32107. This wine pairs well with seafood in addition to traditional Thanksgiving fare. Try it with or .

However you plan your Thanksgiving feast, remember to relax, enjoy the time with family and friends and think about what has gone before that gave rise to this special holiday.Ìý

As New Englanders prepare to sit down to give thanks, their Thanksgiving tables may be filled with an abundant supply of delicious, locally and regionally grown foods due to extensive agricultural research conducted by the Â鶹app. Article