Winemaker’s 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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Mariana Vineyard 2016 Verdelho
le Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling Wine
Prosciutto crostini, meatballs or savory crêpes
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Tatu Estates 2017 Petit Verdot
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Tatu Estates 2017 Pinot Grigio
Roasted Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, squash or pumpkin
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Fleur Bleu 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Roasted turkey, goose, capon, Cornish hen or roast chicken
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Tatu Estates 2017 Rosé of Grenache
Halcyon 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Prime rib, roasted pork, glazed ham, rack of lamb or Italian sausage stuffing
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Somersville Cellars 2016 Red Meritage
Glory Cellars 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Adorn 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc
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le Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling Wine
Mariana Vineyard 2016 Verdelho
Cioppino, shrimp cocktail or homemade spaetzle
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Tatu Estates 2017 Muscat of Alexandria
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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Mariana Vineyard 2016 Verdelho
Fruit pies, tart tatin or fruit crumbles
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le Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling Wine