Canadian Thanksgiving is almost here! This weekend, millions of people will be showing their gratitude for and to each other, over a special and memorable meal. This year, our team has once again decided to put together our Top 3 choices for drinks at your festive table.

Veuve Clicquot Brut

Any holiday, celebration or special occasion must have a bottle of excellent champagne — we truly believe this! And when it comes to champagne royalty, Veuve Clicquot is definitely one of the top choices. 

The Brut bottle is a classic: think pale lemon with fine bubbles. The nose is filled with aromas of apple, pear, toast and brioche — all fantastic for fall. The palate is extra-dry and medium to full body. 

With its balanced strength and silkiness, Veuve Cliquot Brut is a crowd-pleaser that dinner guests can enjoy as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to meals involving turkey, seafood, pasta, salad and hard cheese.

Retailing for $86.15 at LCBO.

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

You can never go wrong with a good bottle of white, and this year our vote goes to Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023. This exquisite wine put New Zealand on the wine world map. 

Prepare yourself for intense, now-classic flavours of gooseberry, melon, lime and mineral. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is concentrated and elegant with freshening notes of lemongrass, Meyer lemon and a touch of grapefruit skin. 

We recommend pairing it with your festive turkey, grilled chicken, grilled calamari, mildly spiced vegetarian dishes or stuffed crab. The vibrant fruitiness in the wine also works beautifully with tangy desserts, such as a lemon pie or passion fruit pavlova.

Retailing for $42.95 at LCBO.

Belvedere Organic Vodka

Last, but certainly not least, is our choice for our readers who love cocktails. Belvedere always delivers with its aromas of citrus, pastry and vanilla. It is round and smooth, with a long finish.

This luxury Polish Vodka is made with 100% organic rye, purified water and fire. Its hints of almond, vanilla and white pepper complement the rich, robust flavours of fall-friendly cocktails such as the espresso martini (Belvedere even offers a recipe for the espresso martini, which is a fantastic addition to your festive table).

Retailing for $56.15 at LCBO.

Enjoy the long weekend and cheers!

Photos courtesy of Moët Hennessy Canada and Unsplash.