As the holiday season draws ever closer,we start stocking the cellars at Dunston Hall in preparation of a busy December,thought is given to wines popular at Christmas and the associated flavours. Christmas meals are a great time to try new wines with classic, traditional dishes. Will it be ham, turkey, goose or rib of beef? If you are looking for new wine options to complement your Christmas meal, then look no further, here is a terrific selection of versatile whites and reds that are sure to enliven your Christmas gathering, varietals picked for both their presence and adaptability.
Wines to accompany Goose: Reds with some backbone but not too overpowering-Zinfandel,red Burgundy (pinot noir is the classic grape for duck also),and the fruity tempranillo. A good white pairing is a buttery un- oaked chardonnay.
Wines to accompany turkey: In the red corner Pinot noir and zinfandel feature again,along with the lighter Beaujolais Nouveau,or a Syrah. Whites include Viognier, Riesling and Alsace wines eg Gewurtztraminer.
Red wines for a premium beef joint: No surprises here-the usual suspects being Cabernet sauvignon,Shiraz and tempranillo-whites just don`t have the gumption required to stand up to the big flavours of beef.
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Editorial by: Paul Murfitt, De Vere Dunston Hall Hotel
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