5 wines that go well with your Christmas turkey dinner

The turkeys done. So are the sides. So, which wine goes best with that bird?

CBC Windsors Bob Steele, host of Afternoon Drive, spoke with Canadian sommelier and wine writer Nathalie MacLean.

She revealed her top fivewinesfor holiday turkey dinner:

Freixent Cordon Negro Brut Cava

From Penedes, Spain

In Nathalies words: A toasty and refreshing sparklingwineat an incredibly great price. Start your holiday dinner with a toast, then enjoy this bubbly with turkey, as it's extremely versatile. Delicious aromas and flavours of ripe pears and baked bread. Creamy layers of flavour and zippy finish make this bubbly perfect for a cocktail party or dinner companion.

Score: 87/100
Price: $13.95
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 20142016
LCBO: 216945

Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2013

From Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

In Nathalies words: This is one of my favourite Ontario Rieslings: delightful every vintage. The 2013 vintage is no exceptional with lovely bright notes of lime blossom, lemon zest and flint. This refreshing whitewinehas just a touch of sweetness to pair with side dishes like cream corn and sweet potatoes, yet is beautifully balanced with mouth-watering juiciness for the turkey.

Score: 90/100
Price: $16.95
Alcohol: 10%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 20132018
LCBO: 80234

Remy Pannier Rose D'anjou 2013

From Loire Valley, France

In Nathalies words: So pretty. Bone-dry, delicate rose with aromas of tiny wild field strawberries. Yes, thiswineis very dry and mouth-watering: perfect for moistening that turkey in your mouth.

Score: 87/100
Price: $12.95
Alcohol: 10%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 20132015
LCBO: 12641

Sterling Vineyards Vinter's Pinot Noir 2012

From Napa Valley, California, United States

In Nathalies words: Lovely cherry-berry aromas on the nose with a supple, smooth, medium-bodied texture on the palate. This is an incredibly great price for Napa Valley pinot noir. Medium-bodied and delicious. Juicy enough for your turkey and will also dance with your cranberry sauce.

Score: 89/100
Price: $15.95
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 20142017
LCBO: 226571

Reif Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2012

From Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

In Nathalies words: Liquid gorgeous. What a spectacular dessertwine. Aromas of honey, peaches, baking spice and tree fruit. Perfect for fruit-based desserts or holiday shortbreads. Enjoy after dinner with bold blue cheeses or on its own as dessert in a glass.

Score: 92/100
Price: $46.95
Alcohol: 10%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 20142020
LCBO: 544791

Natalie MacLean is an accredited sommelier and editor of one of Canada's largest wine review websites, publishing hundreds of wine reviews every week for more than 162,339 members.