Holiday Wine Pairing Guide
Expert Picks
Andrew Facey
Finding the right wine for your holiday festivities doesn’t have to be challenging. Our experts have carefully selected a collection of wines that will help you impress even the most discerning guests.
Hors d’Oeuvres & Bubbles, Fresh Unoaked Whites or Rose!
Choosing the right wine to serve with H’ors d’Oeuvres can be challenging as there tends to be a lot of flavours and cooking styles going on.
- Bubbles – Bernard Massard Cuvee de l’Ecusson Brut (Germany, SKU 22278)
- Fresh Unoaked Whites – Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC (France, SKU 15898)
- Rose – Pasqua 11 Minutes Rose (Italy, SKU 19524)
Turkey Dinner & Fruity Reds or Off-Dry Whites
We suggest having a fruity red and an off-dry white on the table. Pour a small amount in each of your guest’s glasses and let them pick their preference.
- Fruity Reds – Banfi L’Altra Barbera d’Asti (Italy, SKU 19593)
- Off-Dry Whites – Rosewood Riesling AF (VQA Canada, SKU 21650)
Dessert & Sweet Wines
When pairing wine with dessert always go with sweeter in the glass than on the plate.
- Sweet & Bubbly – Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling DOCG (Italy, SKU 4442)
- Port – Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port (Portugal, SKU 2735)
Christmas Cake & Moscato D’Asti
Typically you should try to match the weight of the wine to the weight of the dish, however that is not the case here. Pair a heavy Christmas cake or pudding with a light and effervescent wine.
- Light & Effervescent – Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante (Italy, SKU 12027)
Brunch & Bubbles or Sauvignon Blanc
Bubbles are a safe choice when pairing wines with brunch as there are typically a lot of flavours on your plate. If you are serving any smoked salmon or goat’s milk cheese then opt for a Sauvignon Blanc.
- Bubbles – LaMarca Prosecco (Italy, SKU 18026)
- Sauvignon Blanc – Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand, SKU 6828)
Versatile & Food Friendly For the Dinner Host
When gifting wine to a dinner host keep in mind the wine may be opened and enjoyed that evening. Opt for a versatile and food friendly wine with packaging that will stand out as a centerpiece on the table. Try Pinot Noir, Chablis, Rose or even Champagne!
- Pinot Noir – Bread & Butter Pinot Noir (California, SKU 20245)
- Chablis – J Brocard Chablis St Claire (France, SKU 22895)
- Champagne – Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne (France, SKU 3153)
Andrew’s Picks:
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Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling DOCG
Italy | 750 mL | SKU:4442$32.72Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling DOCG Inventory
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling DOCG
# 4442 -
Bernard Massard Cuvee de l’Ecusson Brut
Germany | 750 mL | SKU:22278$28.59Bernard Massard Cuvee de l'Ecusson Brut Inventory
Bernard Massard Cuvee de l'Ecusson Brut
# 22278 -
Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC
France | 750 mL | SKU:15898$20.65SAVE $2.00Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC Inventory
Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC
# 15898 -
Bread & Butter Pinot Noir
United States | 750 mL | SKU:20245$25.99 -
Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rose
France | 750 mL | SKU:21280$23.83Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rose Inventory
Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Rose
# 21280 -
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire
France | 750 mL | SKU:22895$42.41Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire Inventory
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire
# 22895 -
Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand | 750 mL | SKU:6828$26.43Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Inventory
Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
# 6828 -
LaMarca Prosecco
Italy | 750 mL | SKU:18026$25.57 -
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante
Italy | 750 mL | SKU:12027$19.45Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante Inventory
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante
# 12027 -
Pasqua 11 Minutes Rose
Italy | 750 mL | SKU:19524$30.62 -
Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port 10 Years Old
Portugal | 750 mL | SKU:2735$45.98Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port 10 Years Old Inventory
Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port 10 Years Old
# 2735 -
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne
France | 750 mL | SKU:3153$98.90Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne Inventory
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne
# 3153