Discover our buying team's top festive food and wine pairings to make it one to remember. From crisp, clean whites with seafood, to ripe, rounded reds alongside turkey and all the trimmings. Not forgetting sweet treats to accompany rich, decadent desserts. Let us inspire and excite you this festive season!
Starter
Following several glasses of sumptuous sparkling, it’s time to think about the first course… pâté, smoked salmon gravlax or seafood platters really set the scene! So, opt for a crisp, clean, and linear white using the bright, refreshing acidity to cut through the richness of the pâté, and the oiliness of the seafood. A match made in heaven…
Cantina di Negrar Garganega, Italy 2023
Delightful and delicate aromas of lemon, peach and apricot with a touch of ripe nectarine. Medium-bodied with racy acidity to add focus and finesse. Perfect with classic prawn cocktail.
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Paul Thomas Sancerre Blanc Chavignol, France 2023
Enticing nose of ripe green apple, zesty lemon and gooseberry. Vibrant and energetic thanks to zippy, linear acidity and white pepper-infused finish. Superb with smoked salmon pate.
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Luis Canas Rioja Blanco Vinas Viejas, Spain 2022
Seductive aromas of spiced pear, peach and toasted almonds. Creamy and generous texture underpinned by bright acidity that leads into a long, lingering finish. Delicious with baked Camembert.
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Patrick Javillier Meursault, France 2022
Pure and precise nose of green apple, lemon and a touch of gentle vanilla spice. Rich and rounded yet so elegant and refined. Magnificent with cauliflower and truffle soup (or turkey, of course!).
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Main
It simply isn't Christmas without roast turkey! So for the most popular of main courses you need a ripe, fruit forward and low tannin wine to pair perfectly as not to overpower the delicate flavours.
Chateau Cissac Cru Bourgeois, France 2018
Classic Bordeaux aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and black plum. Medium bodied with ripe, rounded tannins that wrap around further savoury fruit and cedar spice. Brilliant with roast beef.
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Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva, Spain 2018
Intense nose of red cherry and black plum with clove spice. Powerful and bold yet soft and supple; everything you would expect of a Rioja Reserva. Wonderful with Venison Wellington.
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Maison Roche de Bellene Volnay Vieilles Vignes, France 2015
Savoury aromas of cherry and raspberry with hints of leather and black tea. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and bramble fruit core. Fantastic with fennel and chestnut loaf with cranberry relish.
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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino, Italy 2022
Bright nose of Morello cherry and strawberry with undertones of wild herbs. Juicy, apple and generous with soft, silky tannins and further core of vibrant red fruit. Great with glazed ham.
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Dessert
For timeless traditions such as Christmas pudding and mince pies, to tarte Tatin and Pannetone... there's a plethora of desserts to choose from to conclude. Always pair comparatively, so pick vibrant wines with lighter options, and richer wines with fuller desserts.
Chateau Liot Sauternes, France 2021 (37.5cl)
Charming aromas of lemon and green apple skin fused with Acacia honey. Mid-weight on the palate with wonderful focus, purity and precision. Blissful with blue cheese.
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Brannland Iscider Claim, Sweden 2018 (37.5cl)
Alluring nose of red apple, almond and white flowers. Rich and intense yet kept in check by bright acidity and balanced sweetness. Ideal with raspberry and vanilla panna cotta.
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Dandelion Vineyards Legacy of Australia PX XXXO, Australia NV (37.5cl)
Extraordinary nose of creme brulee, orange peel, fig and raisin. Concentrated core of similar candied fruits with added toffee spice. Delightful with coffee and Irish cream semi-freddo.
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Fonseca Guimaraens Port, Portugal 2015 (75cl)
Dense aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant with a delicate floral lift. Well-structured and fleshy with ripe tannins and forward hedgerow fruit and liquorice spice core. Can't be beaten with a cheeseboard!
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