Christmas is the right time to enjoy delicious food and wines. Why not pairing them to have an unforgettable culinary experience?
Here are some classic pairings that work well with traditional Christmas meals:
Smoked salmon: Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc
Baked Salmon: Chardonnay
Duck or Chicken: Pinot Gris
Red wines for Turkey: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Shiraz
White wines for Turkey: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Goose: Barolo or Chianti
Duck: Pinot Noire
Roast Beef: Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Bourdeaux, Malbec (for fattier meat cuts)
Ham: Zinfandel or Lambrusco
Pigs in a Blanket: Rose Champagne
Vegetarian Christmas Roast (nutty texture): Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz or Chardonnay.
Christmas Pudding: Muscat
Christmas Cake: Port/Sherry
Mince Pies: Port/Sherry
Panettone: Prosecco