We have deliberated, cogitated, digested and come to our conclusion on what wines to recommend to accompany your Christmas Dinner this year (some of which we have earmarked for ourselves!)
🦃 Classic Roast Turkey Dinner
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Pinot Noir (Red) – Light-bodied with cranberry and cherry notes with gentle spice that complements turkey and stuffing.
- Paparuda Pinot Noir, Romania
- Scheid District 7 Pinot Noir, USA
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Chardonnay (White, preferably oaked) – Rich enough to handle the buttery side dishes with notes of baked apple and vanilla.
- Icare Chardonnay, France
- Babylonstoren Chardonnay, South Africa
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Beaujolais-Villages or Cru Beaujolais – Juicy and vibrant with low tannins that make it ideal with poultry and cranberry.
- Beaujolais Villages AOC, Burgundy, France
🐖 Glazed Ham or Pork Roast
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Riesling (Off-Dry) – The touch of sweetness balances sweet glazes and smoky edges.
- Dr Loosen Estate Bernkasteler Lay Riesling, Germany
- Dopff & Irion Riesling, Alsace, France
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Zinfandel – Bold fruit, a bit of spice and higher alcohol make it a festive red that loves sweet-savoury meats.
- The Federalist Lodi Zinfandel, USA
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Rosé Champagne – Adds sparkle and refreshes the palate beautifully with salty, glazed meats.
- Baron de Beaupre Rose Brut, Champagne, France
- Henriet Bazin Rosé Grand Cru, Champagne, France
🥩 Roast Beef or Lamb
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Cabernet Sauvignon – A classic with roast beef. Tannins cut through richness, blackcurrant and herbal notes match depth of flavour.
- Beaubigney Cabernet Sauvignon, Languedoc, France
- Casa Silva Gran Terroir 'Los Lingues', Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
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Syrah/Shiraz – Great for spiced or herbed meats with peppery character and dark fruit.
- Smart Dog Syrah, Alentejo, JP Ramos, Portugal
- Musar Jeune Red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
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Malbec or Bordeaux Blend – Structured and robust, ideal for hearty red meat dishes.
- Las Pampas Shiraz Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Chateau Vincens Origine Malbec, Cahors, France
🍄 Mushroom Wellington or Nut Roast
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Pinot Noir – Earthy enough to match mushrooms and root veg.
- Divin 0.0 Pinot Noir, Loire, France
- Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz, Germany
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Chenin Blanc or Viognier – Floral and textured whites that pair well with savoury vegetarian dishes.
- The Tin Mine White, Zevenwacht, South Africa
- Brotte Baies Dorées Viognier IGP, Rhone, France
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Grenache – Fruity and warm with low tannin and a generous feel.
- Vina Temprana Old Vines Garnacha, Campo De Borja, Spain
- Brotte Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, France
🍰 Dessert
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Port – A must with Christmas pudding and mince pies.
- Portal Fine Ruby Port, Portugal
- Kopke 10 Yr Old Tawny Port, Portugal
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Sauternes or Late Harvest Riesling – Luscious and sweet, great with trifle or sticky toffee.
- 1/2 DV by Chateau Doisy Vedrines, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
- 50cl Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonoyos, Hungary
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Dessert – Great with chocolate or caramel-based puddings.
- 1/2 Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat, Australia
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Moscato d’Asti – Lightly sparkling, low in alcohol, with sweetness and freshness.
- Tacchino Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy
