We're all for a festive holiday cocktail, but nothing beats the simplicity of a glass of wine during the Christmas seas0n. Think of it like a sous-chef in the kitchen as you attempt too many dishes. Or the lubricant to help you ignore unwanted political talk and soften your reaction to unsightly (but thoughtful!) presents. You can even go ahead and gift yourself and your loved ones some of our favorite bottles for Christmas. And let's face it, if you're showing up to a Christmas dinner or holiday occasion someone else is hosting, it's always good for your brand if you come with a bottle of wine in hand. It doesn't have to be a super fancy or expensive bottle either—it's the thought that counts!—but if you want to get luxurious with it there are options for that too.
In the below list, we've gone ahead and included some pairing suggestions because what's wine without a good meal, too? Whether you always enjoy a beef roast or glazed ham or even a full plant-based spread, there's a wine to help bring out the best flavors and undertones of your meal. If you're stuck, we say go ahead and choose two bottles just to ensure there's something for everyone's taste around the table. Wine is the gift that keeps on giving, after all.
If your Christmas spread is more potluck style, it can be more difficult to find a wine to pair with eclectic dishes. Don't stress! This Sauvignon Blanc is a match for pork, seafood, veggies, and spicy food alike.
Bonterra is a California winery that produces wines made from organic grapes. Its refreshing Sauvignon Blanc has a crisp acidity with flavors of grapefruit, grass, and lime zest.
The Frank Family offers a creamy, full bodied Chardonnay that is fit to stand up to richer holiday foods by which other white wines would be overwhelmed. Yellow apple, lemon curd, and vanilla notes in this bottle are balanced by a citrusy acidity.
Mi Sueño Winery, led by acclaimed winemaker Rolando Herrera, has bottles that have been served at the White House for a Presidential dinner. If it's deserving of that international recognition, then imagine the influence it will have for your celebratory meal.
This sparkling number is highly praised (think: Wine Enthusiast and Wine & Spirits "best buys") at an incredibly reasonable price. Kind of like when you find the ideal gift for a loved one at a major steal.
Bright, tart cherries, persistent acidity and firm tannins make up this ruby red wine. Use this Italian wine as those from Piedmont would: with pastas, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
This dessert wine incorporates a honeyed richness with enticing flavors of toasted nuts and saffron. End your Christmas meal with a sweet treat, like an olive oil cake, and pair it with a glass of Sauternes.
Mayacamas has been served on Christmas tables for over a century, since its founding in 1889. This critically-celebrated wine is a delight for classic Napa Cab drinkers. It stuns with notes of black currant, leather, tobacco and spice.
This Christmas, you deserve something light and airy to say goodbye to a year that may have felt pretty heavy. Meet this sparkling Chandon that will sweeten the mood with aromas of strawberry and raspberry.
Characteristics of dried fruit and nuts delight in this dessert wine. We heard Santa is looking for an upgrade to milk and cookies. Thoughts on Tawny Port with chocolate cake? Or is he more of a crème brûlée guy?
A South of France rosé that transports you from your winter wonderland to sunny beaches. Floral aromas on the nose develop into candied red fruit on the palate, with subtle herbal notes. Drink this while snacking on appetizers or pair with shellfish.
Pop this Prosecco in celebration to the end of the year! This sparkler is bursting with floral aromatics, bright apple, and citrus notes. It is incredibly versatile, so it can compliment anything from a charcuterie board to salad to shellfish.
If you're keeping your Christmas meal a little lighter this year, consider this delicate, floral white. This bottle pleases with peach, grapefruit, and a bright minerality. It will shine with lean fish, shellfish, and vegetable dishes.
Accomplished wine critic, Wilfred Wong, stated "This could be my desert island wine." Well, 2021 has been wild, but at least we are not deserted on an island. Fortunately, you can (and should) serve this as a Christmas showstopper.
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Virgil's Vineyard La Crema Sparkling Brut Rose 750ml
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Virgil's Vineyard La Crema Sparkling Brut Rose 750ml
This bottle has flavors of lemon meringue, wild strawberries, fresh ginger on the palate and a vibrant lingering finish that will be sure to whet appetites.
Bring two bottles to ensure everyone at your holiday table will have something they like. This set includes Whispering Angel rosé and Veuve Cliquot for $90.