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Guide to Wine Pairing
Pairing the perfect wine, champagne, sherry, or port with a holiday feast
can be daunting. Here is a quick reference guide for matching wines with
traditional tastes and flavors at the holiday table.
Flavors |
Recommended Spirits |
Classic Holiday Turkey |
Pinot Noir
All kinds of Beaujolais
Full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc |
Classic Holiday Roast Beef |
Robust Cabernet Sauvignon
Bordeaux |
Classic Holiday Ham |
Syrah
Viognier |
Briny/Salty
seafood and shellfish |
Pinot Grigio
Vernaccia
Muscadet
Pinot Bianco
White Bordeaux |
Spicy
hot chilies, ginger, pepper |
Fruity, full-bodied Gerwürztraminer
Dolcetto d'Alba
Moscata d'Asti
Extra dry Champagne
German Riesling |
Smoked or Grilled
fish, meats, or vegetables |
Sauvignon Blanc
Spicy Zinfandel
Full blown Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Pinot Noir or Pinot Gris |
Tangy
citrus, cranberry |
German Riesling
Tangy Italian Arneis
Viognier
Ugni Blanc
Light Côtes du Rhône
Sparkling wines |
Earthy
root vegetables and mushrooms |
Cabernet and Bordeaux blends
Rhone varietals
Chateau neuf du Pape
Barolo
Pinot Noir
Dry Sherry
Rioja |
Sweet Endings
desserts |
Ports
Late harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Creamy Sherry
Malmsey Madeira
Ice Wines
Sauterne |
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