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12 Wines for Christmas

It's that festive time of year! The run-up to Christmas and New Year's can involve attending multiple parties with varying hosts, attendees, and locations.

Whether you’re hosting or attending, here are 12 of our favourite wines that will surely be a hit at any party, based on budget and occasion.

Wines Paired for Party Food

Whether you call them hors d'œuvres, canapés, appetisers, or munchies, these wines will pair with a wide array of flavours and textures, making them the perfect choice for party food.

Under €20 White: Green & Social Organic Verdejo | Spain

Green & Social Organic Verdejo from Rueda, Spain Bottle Shot

Under €20 Red: Green & Social Organic Tempranillo | Spain

Green & Social Organic Tempranillo from Rueda, Spain Bottle Shot

Wines Paired for Cheese Boards

Wine and cheese are the perfect pair. Wines that pair well can enhance subtle flavours in assorted cheeses while cutting through the rich creaminess.

Under €20 White: Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc | France

Under €20 Red: Muses Estate 'Clio' The Red Muse | Greece

Muses Estate "Clio" The Red Muse Bottle Shot and cheese food pairing

Over €20 White: Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay | France

Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay bottle shot and cheese food pairing

Over €20 Red: Taylor’s 10-Year-Old Tawny | Portugal

Taylor’s 10 Year Old Tawny bottle shot and cheese food pairing

Wines Paired for Dinner

Dinner is the main event of any party, and when the meal is festive, wines with depth of flavour and body pair best with the hearty flavours of winter.

Under €20 White: Louis Jadot Macon Lugny | France

Louis Jadot Macon Lugny bottle shot and dinner food pairing

Under €20 Red: Tommasi Arele Rosso Trevenezie IGT | Italy

Tommasi Arele Rosso Trevenezie IGT bottle shot and dinner food pairing

Over €20 White: Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon | Australia

Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon from Australia, Dinner food pairing

Over €20 Red: Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva
| Chile

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva bottle shot and dinner food pairing

 

Bubbly for Celebrating

Nothing marks an occasion for celebration like the pop of opening a bottle of bubbly. Since there can be such a wide price difference among different types of sparkling wine, we increased our budget to find wines over and under the €25 price point.

Under €25: Marqués de Cáceres Cava | Spain

Marqués de Cáceres Cava bottle shot

Over €25: Louis Roederer Brut Vintage | France

Louis Roederer Brut Vintage bottle shot

Contact your Cassidy Wines Sales Rep for more information and additional festive wine recommendations.

 

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