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The festive season is finally upon us and with it come twinkling lights, fun and laughter, and delicious meals shared with family and friends.
From the aroma of roast meats filling the house to the comforting sweetness of holiday desserts, Christmas is a celebration of all the senses. And of course, no festive table is complete without the perfect wine to complement every bite. Whether you’re hosting a grand Christmas feast, enjoying a quiet dinner by the fire, or planning an elegant New Year’s gathering, the right wine can transform a meal into a memorable experience.
We’ve carefully selected a range of quality wines that are festive, versatile, and designed to pair beautifully with classic festive dishes, and what’s more they are all on offer this Christmas time!
Marsanne Viognier Deux Grives | £10.99 £9.99
A beautifully aromatic and textural white blend, with the Viognier lending punchy stone fruit aromatics whilst the Marsanne adds refreshing acidity and liveliness. Truly mouthwatering and delicious, it is elegant but not overpowering making it perfect for festive dining, especially when paired with foods that echo its richness and perfume.
Try with Smoked Salmon Blinis and Crème Fraiche where the texture of the wine balances the richness, Turkey with Apricot and Almond Stuffing, a festive showstopper that echoes the wine’s richness and fruit, or Glazed Pork Loin with Apple and Fennel, the slight sweetness in the dish complementing the wine’s ripe fruit.
Rioja Vega Garnacha Blanco and Tempranillo Blanco | £11.99 £9.49
A white Rioja blend that brings together the richness of Garnacha Blanca and the freshness of Tempranillo Blanco in one beautifully balanced wine that is vibrant yet smooth and comforting. It’s a versatile, elegant, and celebratory wine, a wine that essentially brings everyone together at the table.
Refreshing and delicate enough for starters such as a Seafood Tapas platter or Goat cheese crostini with honey and rosemary yet has enough body and is flavourful enough to carry through to main dishes such as Roast Chicken or Turkey with Lemon, Thyme, and Garlic Butter, where the wine’s balance of freshness and weight is perfect.
Or for those fish lovers, try Baked Cod or Halibut with Almond Crust which complements the subtle nuttiness of the Garnacha Blanca, alongside Cauliflower Gratin with Manchego cheese creamy, savoury, and perfect with its smooth mid palate.
Lugana doc Vigne Alte, Zeni | £16.99 £13.99
Even though Italian, its crisp citrus, floral notes, and smooth, elegant texture make it a wonderful partner for a classic British Christmas dinner, especially for those who prefer a white wine that can handle rich, savoury dishes. Perfect with Scottish smoked salmon served with fresh lemon, dill, capers, and brown bread or blinis, where the Lugana’s bright acidity cuts through the salmon’s richness, while its citrus and mineral notes enhance the freshness of the dish.
Also delicious with Traditional Roast Turkey with All the Trimmings because its medium body and soft texture complement roast poultry perfectly, its minerality balances the buttery potatoes and parsnips and its citrus lift refreshes the palate through every bite.
It even works with Traditional Christmas Pudding, the richness and spice of the pudding contrast nicely with the Lugana’s freshness, creating a refreshing finale.
Pinot Nero I Classici, Cantina Lavis | £12.99 £10.99
The wonderful Pinot Nero from Cantina Lavis is a truly elegant choice for a festive table acting as a superb bridge wine.
It pairs beautifully with Wild Mushroom Pâté on Toasted Brioche with Thyme Butter, its subtle earthiness and red fruit complement the mushroom, while its gentle acidity balances the richness.
Also perfect to serve alongside a main of Roast Goose with Apple, Chestnut & Sage Stuffing, a rich, traditional centrepiece served with roast potatoes, red cabbage, and spiced apple compote, its bright acidity cutting through the goose’s fat, while its cherry and spice notes harmonising with the apple and sage.
Malbec Reserva Bodegas Gouguenheim | £14.99 £12.99
An excellent festive choice, this bold, velvety, generous red, is perfect for a traditional English Christmas table.
Serve alongside Wild Mushroom & Truffle Soup which is earthy, warming, and great with the wine’s plush body, or Chargrilled Aubergine with balsamic glaze and feta, a lighter but flavour packed vegetarian pairing that works with the wine’s smoky edge.
Its notes of dark berries, cocoa, and spice make it a perfect companion to indulgent holiday mains, such as Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Red Wine Jus. This Malbec loves red meat, with the beef and gravy’s richness highlighting the wine’s dark berry fruit, while the oak notes mirror the roasted flavours.
Alternatively serve with Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic which will bring out the wine’s herbal undertones.
Poças Tinto, Manoel Poças | £14.99 £12.50
A versatile Portuguese red with rich, ripe fruit, subtle spice, and smooth tannins. Think blackberries, cherries, and plums, flavours that feel luxurious and comforting in winter.
Poças Tinto is a festive all rounder: fresh and approachable for starters, bold and rich enough for Christmas mains, and harmonious with holiday spices and sides. This is a wine that enhances the season rather than competes with it, which is exactly what you want for a Christmas table.
A great choice for roast meats, such as Cranberry Glazed Roast Duck, where the fruit glaze resonates with the red berry notes of the wine, while duck’s fat gives balance, or Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Rosemary & Red Wine Jus where the Lamb’s richness and rosemary’s herbal notes complement the wine’s spice and structure.
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