As the holiday season comes closer, 69% of Americans begin looking forward. As a special time to spend with family and friends, bringing loved ones together with good company, good food, and a glass of wine in hand makes memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re going home for the holidays and bringing a single bottle, or hosting your loved ones yourself and building a whole menu, the right wines are out there.
Light-bodied and richly fruity, nothing says “home for the holidays” like a cool glass of pinot noir. Made from grapes grown all over the world today, this wine originated in Burgundy, France centuries ago. Making its way to our own celebratory tables, pinot noir is a powerhouse of pairings, going well with traditional holiday meal recipes and appealing even to strict white wine drinkers. Holiday dinners calling for turkey, stuffing, and the works pair nicely with pinot noir, as spices like thyme, dill, and allspice give it an extra seasonal kick.
Not every holiday gathering calls for a traditional menu, or even traditional company. Celebrating the holidays with friends is ever growing in popularity, and the hashtag #friendsgiving yields over 900,000 posts on Instagram every year. Instead of turkey and stuffing on the table, many people look to incorporate more dishes from other cultures, in turn opening up a whole new world for wine pairings. Pairing well with chicken, creamy sauces, and seafood, chardonnay brings something special to the table of nontraditional menus. Spices like turmeric and tarragon, Thai curry sauce, and even seafood wonton soup are complemented by chardonnay.
No matter how or when you celebrate the holidays, make it a season to remember by including masterly paired wines into your celebrations. Ready to get started building your wine list? Take a look at this infographic for more on the best holiday wines and how to mix and match to compliment any meal.
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