Christmas presents such a joyous occasion of the year to discover and sample new wines. Seriously, what could be more fun than learning how to pair beautiful wines and champagnes with your festive and classic Christmas dishes. Does Muscat pair best with Christmas pudding or Christmas cake? Do we prefer Pinot Noir with duck or smoked salmon? If you are interested to know what to serve your friends and family with your turkey and puddings this year, then our award-winning Chef Joseph from Karma Kandara Bali has done the research. We’ll toast to that!
Smoked Salmon
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Champagne or Sauvignon Blanc
Oysters
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Chablis
Duck or Chicken Liver Parfait
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Pinot Gris
Seafood Cocktail
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Riesling
Roasted Turkey
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Rhone Reds such as Chateau neuf du Pape
Roasted Goose
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Barolo or Chianti although I prefer a Spatlese Riesling
Roasted Duck
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Pinot Noir
Roasted Beef
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Cabernet Sauvignon or Red Bordeaux
Roasted Pork
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Cotes du Rhone
Baked Salmon
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French White Burgundy
Christmas Pudding
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Muscat
Christmas Cake
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Tawny Port
Mince Pies
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Cream or Oloroso Sherry, Sweet Madeira
Chocolate Yule Log
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Black Muscat or any other sweet red wine*
*If you can find Banyuls (AOC), a fortified aperitif or dessert wine made from old vines cultivated in the terraces on the slopes of the Catalan Pyrenees in the Roussillon county of France.
Stollen
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Auslese or other Sweet Riesling
Panettone
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Prosecco, (Especially if you are making French Toast for a brunch!)
Trifle
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Moscato d’Asti
Stilton Cheese
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Vintage Port
Vacherin Mont d’Or
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Vintage Champagne
Sounds fabulous, what is the price per adult?
Can you make changes for people with allergies (e.g. eggs & crustacean)?
What do you have for children?
Hi Clinton. Season’s Greetings! This article is only meant to be a guide on what wines can be served to friends and family during this festive season.
Your recommendations are fantastic. thankyou and seasons greetings
Hi David! Season’s Greetings! We would love to hear if you try out any of the combinations mentioned in the article.