Festive Wine Round Up
Wondering which festive tipple to serve with your Christmas Dinner? Fear not! I’m here to guide you through my top picks of high-street wines for the big day, broken down for you by main course choice.
There’s something for every taste, so sit back and enjoy ...
Perfect with Turkey, Chicken or Vegetarian…
Whether you’re sticking to traditional Turkey or opting for a Vegetarian/Vegan option for the main event, this little sparkler will be the perfect match.
This bottle from Aldi is an Organic Sparkling Rosé, which means it’s cool for Vegans, and doesn’t contain any chemical additives. It offers a refreshing alternative to traditional method Prosecco and should lift the buttery poultry or roasted vegetables with its floral fruity notes.
Organic Sparkling Rosé, Aldi £7.99
Perfect with Duck or Goose
If you’re mixing it up with Duck or Goose, then you need something that can cut through the richness of the darker, fatty meat without overwhelming the flavours.
This Beaujolais Villages is ideal. It’s light bodied and is un-oaked (so, low tannins), with lots of ripe, fruity flavours. It will pair so well with the bird and also work great with stuffing and veggie sides.
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, Tesco £11
Perfect with Beef
Going for the Beef Roast? Then you’re after a full-bodied red that can cope with the earthy flavours of the meat.
This Californian Red is a blend of Petite Syrah and Petit Verdot grapes, which gives it dark fruit and smokey notes. It complements the beef without getting lost, and the soft tannins work really well to round off the deep flavours of the red meat. It’s well worth anyone’s tenner and it has a great label, too.
OddLot Syrah Blend, Aldi £9.99
…And for Dessert?
Introducing Sauternes, a fruity, sticky wine from the Bordeaux region of France. This little beaut comes in half bottle size and should be served slightly chilled. It’s pretty sweet, which luckily for us, means that it goes with most desserts. Chocolate? Check. Fruit tart? Check. Cheese plate? BIG check.
This one is special, and you’ll look extra fancy and sophisticated when you whip this out of the fridge. If you only try one dessert wine, promise me it’s this one.
L'or du Ciron Sauternes, M&S £12 for 37.5cl
What will you be serving this Christmas? Whatever you decide, make it special!
Salut!