Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, so we wanted to offer a wine plan for this feathered holiday. Most folks just don’t know where to start when they’re thinking about wine for Thanksgiving, as there are so many flavors and styles of food involved.

May we present: The Three-Bottle Thanksgiving Playbook!

For starters, a sparkling wine has always been the best way to kick off your Thanksgiving meal. Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and Crémant are just a few of the options available to you. These high-acid sparkling wines are the perfect way to cleanse your palate before starting your meal.

The best approach to your red wine choices is to stay somewhat neutral with your offerings. Softer reds such as Grenache, Pinot Noir and Gamay are all excellent choices when it comes to your red selection, as they offer light tannins, hints of spice and soft fruit flavors — all elements that will work with the many flavors at the table.

When it comes to a white wine option, there is a wider swath of choices. A Chardonnay with a bit of oak is one perfect direction, as the creamy, buttery notes in the wine will meld beautifully with roast turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Going in the opposite direction, medium to high acid wines are actually one of our favorite ways to go for this holiday. Gruner Veltliner, dry Chenin Blanc and dry Riesling are all wonderful choices as opposing forces on your palate. The acid levels will cut through the butter and fat that are always part of a lovely Thanksgiving dinner and will let the fruit in the wine shine.