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An Idiot's Guide to Christmas Wine Pairing
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It’s the season to be jolly and the season to be naughty – with Christmas food and wine that is! Here come endless celebrations with family and friends! And before you know it, you’ll be hosting more dinners and going to more gatherings. More likely than not, you’ll also find yourself thinking of the right wine to serve or the right wine to bring to a Christmas gathering. Not a problem. We’ve come up with the simplest list you can use for various Christmas occasions this year and for many years to come. You’re welcome in advance.
Turkey and Wine
First thing you need to know, turkey is never eaten alone. You’ve got various sides and sauces you need to look into when figuring out the right wine to serve with turkey. Don’t stress yourself out though. Trust your instinct and serve to your liking. Here are some great suggestions depending on what type of wine you personally enjoy more of:
- Red
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
- Chardonnay
- Dry Riesling
- White Zinfandel
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Rose Wine
- White
- Chardonnay
- Dry Riesling
- White Zinfandel
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pink
- Rose wine
Christmas Ham and Wine
For crowd-pleasing palate appeal, wines with a dash of sweetness make perfect wine pairs for baked, smoked, or honeyed hams. You’ll never go wrong with these suggestions:
- Gewerz (Best for sweet hams.)
- Riesling
- Pinot Blank
- Genache, Syrah, Chilean Merlot (Best for glazed hams.)
Christmas Fruitcake and Wine
If you’re making your own fruitcake then you’ve made it easier for yourself. Use the same wine you used in your recipe to pair with your fruitcake. Otherwise, you may also try these wines:
- Moscato
- Tawny Port
Chocolates and Wine
Who hates chocolates? Not a lot of people. So having chocolates for dessert is often a big hit at Christmas gatherings. Chocolates and wine? Tricky. Extremely tricky. As the process of making chocolate and wine are very similar, and because both cocoa beans and wine are fermented with the same type of yeast, they often fight for the same palate space, making it difficult to pair them. Fortunately, here is a list that will help you with your pairings:
- Dark Chocolate – Merlot, Bordeaux, Malbec, Cabarnet Sauvigon, Marsala, Orange Muscat, Shiraz
- White Chocolate – Champagne, Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Mas Amiel Vintage Blanc
- Milk Chocolate – Muscat, Hungarian Tokaji, Mas Amiel Rouge and Vintage Blanc, Tawny Port
Mince Pies and Wine
Fruit-based mincemeat sweet pies are also a favourite during the Christmas season. Here are some great wines to pair them up with:
- Brandy
- Mulled wine
This Christmas season, eat up and drink up! But always remember what the celebration is for—quality time with friends and family. Have a great holiday season!
For your party needs, find the most reliable caterers in Singapore and the most convenient online liquor shops in Singapore by checking out our Business Directory. More stories and tips about Christmas in Singapore can be found in our Christmas consumer guide.