2023 Winemaker’s Holiday Food & Wine Pairing Guide
The following dishes are comforting, seasonal and sometimes rich. Selecting wines to pair with your menu will be a snap with these suggestions. Make this time of the year a little less hectic with the definitive WineShop At Home Holiday Wine & Food Pairing Guide, prepared by our Winemaker, Alex Reble.
Crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms, cauliflower ceviche, cheese puffs (gougères) or lobster
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Fleur Bleu 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Paquet Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling
Crostini, meatballs, charcuterie, savory crêpes or latkes
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Fleur Bleu 2021 Crimson Bouquet
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Family Ranch Aged on Rum Oak White Wine
Roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, squash or pumpkin
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Roasted turkey, goose, capon, Cornish hen, roast chicken or tamales with a meat filling
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Celestial Cellars 2022 Pinot Noir
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Talmage Cellars “Season Greeting’s” Chardonnay
Prime rib, roasted pork, glazed ham, rack of lamb, stuffing or brisket
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Harlow Court 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Paquet Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling
Creamy dishes like casseroles, mashed potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, creamed spinach or a cheese board
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Homage Cellars 2022 Petite Sirah
Talmage Cellars “Season’s Greetings” Sweet T Red Wine
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Celestial Cellars 2022 Chardonnay
Creamy, rich desserts like pumpkin pie, pecan pie or chocolate log
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Fruit pies, tarts, fruit crumbles or pastries
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Celestial Cellars 2022 Orange Muscat