Let me help you indulge this Christmas, not in quantity but in quality with some of my favourite wines that will complement a variety of dishes whatever your choice over the festive season.
Lets start with Champagne, not just because it’s a celebration drink but because it’s a great aperitif wine that gets your appetite going, it can also complement a number of starters for example Hors d’oeuvres, seafood, smoked salmon and cold soups. If your not a Champagne person or you would like something a little lighter on the purse can I suggest the Prosecco or a nice glass of Fino Sherry.
For Christmas starters, if you’re having shellfish or seafood then keep it dry and white, a glass of Sancerre or a quality Chablis. For Pates and Terrines choose something off dry or medium like a Gewurztraminer, a Pinot Gris or a Vouvray. For reds a good quality Beaujolais Cru or a Burgundy.
Onto Christmas Dinner – Whether you are having Turkey, Nut Roast or something a bit different then there is always a perfect match out there. For the good old traditional turkey my suggestion for white would be to keep it off dry and fairly weighty as your turkey meat will be quite rich, a very good quality Chardonnay with a gentle subtle amount of oak, Burgundy would be fantastic, a Puligny Montrachet, a Chablis Premier Cru or a Pouilly Fuisse. For Reds my choice is easy for me it got to be good quality Pinot Noir, either from Burgundy or New Zealand pop in and let me help you choose one. If you don’t like Pinot Noir then Merlot’s are great and they don’t have to break the bank, especially if they are from Chile, they start at £4.99.
The Cheese board is where I really get excited and can go completely over the top. If its hard cheeses like Cheshire, Mature Cheddar or Gouda then full-bodied reds are best. Soft cheeses like Brie and camembert are best left to the medium whites like Vouvray Riesling Spatlese and Pinot Gris. Good old Roquefort, Stilton and other similar blue cheeses are a must with a dessert wine such as Sauternes, German Auslese, Tokay or Ports.
Dessert – Go on save room for the good old Christmas Pud and have a delightful Tawny port or Muscat, also great with Christmas cake and mince pies if you have room.
So whatever you are having for your Christmas Dinner this year then let Corks Out help you create that perfect combination, just tell me your budget and we will do the rest.
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Last updated: January 31, 2008