The holidays are a precious time of year filled with family and celebration. If you’re planning on hosting or attending a holiday dinner party, you’ll want a great wine to pair with delicious home cooked meals. Whether you are throwing a holiday party, dinner, or just need a drink after holiday shopping madness, you’ll need the perfect glass of wine.
We’ve done the research for you – here are the top 5 wines to drink this holiday season and the best foods to pair them with.
Piper Heidsieck NV Cuvée Brut Champagne
This delicious choice of champagne is full-bodied and fruity. It has pear and golden grape notes, with a hint of toast from age. Champagne is the perfect toasting wine for special occasions and is usually served before dinner.
Robert Mondavi Winery 2013 Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Fumé Blanc
With rich notes of cantaloupe and guava, the Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc is a beautiful choice for table wine. This choice also has a touch of lemon drops and toast. This wine will pair beautifully with a goat cheese and veggie appetizer or a mild fish.
Stony Hill 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
This dark, rich cabernet smells sweet with notes of blueberry, chocolate, and tobacco. It has a tart, blueberry taste, full of flavor and age. This mature cab is wonderful paired with hearty red meat dishes.
J.J. Prüm 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling
This light, crisp riesling has mineral qualities and notes of peach and grapefruit and is a very smooth wine. It is best paired with citrusy foods and fish such as salmon or tuna.
Hirsch Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay
An oaky and fruity chardonnay is always a crowd pleaser. This pick is full of acidity and mineral notes with a persistent finish. Chardonnay pairs great with fish, chicken, and crab dishes.
Surprise your family and friends this holiday season with the perfect wine to share. These wine choices make the perfect table wine or thoughtful gift for wine enthusiasts. if you're looking for a vintage and rare wine store in the Hartland, MI area, stop in at Hartland Mobil Inc! From the best craft beer supply to an endless wine selection - we've got you covered this winter.
