The time has come to start preparing for holiday festivities and stretchy pants! Pairing your traditional showstoppers with wine can be intimidating...but it doesn't have to be.
Determining the wines that pair well with your menu will be a snap with these simple suggestions. Let’s make this time of the year a little less hectic with the definitive WineShop At Home holiday food and wine pairing guide, prepared by our Winemaker and merrymaker, Alex Reble.
Crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms, lobster or cheese puffs (gougères)
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Yellowstone Y 1883 Reserve Blanc de Blancs Méthode Champenoise
Yellowstone 1883 Reserve Before Midnight Rosé
Crostini, meatballs, charcuterie, latkes or savory crêpes
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Moderna Artist's Canvas Red Wine
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Barry Manilow Yellow Feather Chardonnay
Roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, corn, roasted carrots, squash or pumpkin
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Roasted turkey, goose, capon, Cornish hen, roast chicken or tamales with a meat filling
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Somersville Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
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Moderna Artist's Statement Chardonnay
Prime rib, roasted pork, glazed ham, rack of lamb, stuffing or brisket
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Somersville Cellars Red Meritage
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The Investigation True Crime Queen Sparkling
Talmage Season's Greetings Chardonnay
Creamy dishes like deviled eggs, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, mac 'n cheese, creamed spinach or a cheese board
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Somersville Cellars Red Meritage
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Creamy, rich desserts like pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie or pecan pie
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Dolcebella Cioccolato Red Wine with Natural Chocolate Flavor
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Fruit pies, tarts, fruit crumbles, pastries or a yule log (Buche de Noel)
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