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Winemaker's Holiday Food & Wine Pairing Guide

The time has come to start preparing your holiday spread. Pairing food and wine for you and your family can sometimes be challenging. Our number one tip? Serve an assortment of wine to satisfy a wide range of taste preferences and personalities and to complement a large variety of dishes. The following dishes are comforting, seasonal and sometimes rich. Selecting wines to pair with your menu will be a snap with these suggestions. Make this time of the year a little less hectic with the definitive WineShop At Home Holiday Wine & Food Pairing Guide, prepared by our Winemaker, Alex Reble.   Winemaker's Holiday Food & Wine Pairing Guide

Crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms or cheese puffs (gougères)

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Crostini, meatballs or savory crêpes

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Roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, squash or pumpkin

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Roasted turkey, goose, capon, Cornish hen or roast chicken

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Prime rib, roasted pork, glazed ham, rack of lamb or stuffing

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Creamy dishes like casseroles, mashed potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese or creamed spinach

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Creamy, rich desserts like pumpkin pie, pecan pie or chocolate log

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Fruit pies, tarts or fruit crumbles

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