The time has come to start preparing for holiday celebrations and festivities. Pairing food and wine for you and your guests can sometimes be challenging, especially if you’re planning a buffet or potluck. Our number one tip? Serve an assortment of wine to satisfy a wide range of taste preferences and personalities and to complement a large variety of dishes.

The following dishes are comforting, seasonal and oftentimes rich. Determining the wines that pair well with your menu will be a snap with these pairing suggestions. Let’s make this time of the year a little less hectic with the definitive WineShop At Home holiday wine & food pairing guide.

 

Crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms, or cheese puffs:

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Prosciutto crostini, meatballs or savory crêpes:

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Roasted Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, squash or pumpkin:

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Roasted turkey, goose, capon, Cornish hen or chicken:

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Prime rib, roasted pork, glazed ham, rack of lamb or Italian sausage stuffing:

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Cioppino, shrimp scampi or homemade spaetzle: 

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Creamy dishes like casseroles, mashed potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese or creamed spinach:

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Creamy, rich desserts like pumpkin pie, pecan pie or chocolate log:

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Fruit pies, tart tatin or fruit crumbles:

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