Our Ultimate Holiday Food & Wine Pairing Guide
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 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 or cheese puffs (gougères)
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le Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling Wine
Crostini, meatballs or savory crêpes
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Family Ranch 2018 Cabernet Franc
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Talmage Cellars “Happy Holidays” Semi-Seco Sparkling
Roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, squash or pumpkin
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Talmage Cellars “Happy Holidays” 2016 Merlot
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Roasted turkey, goose, capon, Cornish hen or roast chicken
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Somersville Cellars 2018 Red Meritage
Glory Cellars 2017 Hero’s Blend
2018 Artisan 5 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Talmage Cellars “Happy Holidays” 2017 Chardonnay
Prime rib, roasted pork, glazed ham, rack of lamb or stuffing
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Glory Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Adorn 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
Talmage Cellars “Happy Holidays” 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
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le Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling Wine
Somersville Cellars 2018 White Meritage
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, tarts or fruit crumbles
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Family Ranch 2018 Orange Muscat