Holiday Wine Pairing Guide
VARIETY | CHARACTERISTICS | PAIR WITH | |
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![]() | La Crema Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Lush flavors of cherry, plum, and pomegranate with hints of delicate tea leaf. Firm tannins round out the mouth. | Turkey, lamb, duck, salmon, swordfish, tuna, or scallops. |
![]() | Cuvaison Chardonnay (Napa Valley) | Rich with white peach, spice, and tropical fruit flavors with a lush, velvety texture. | Turkey, veal, crab, lobster, swordfish, tuna, scallops, or shrimp. |
![]() | Trefenthen Dry Riesling (Napa Valley) | Intriguing jasmine, white peach, and ginger aromas with bright and zesty citrus flavors. A crisp, lingering finish. | Turkey, seared sea scallops, grilled shrimp, pork, or crab. |
![]() | Fetzer Gewurztraminer (Mendocino County) | Aromas of rose petals and honeysuckle with the refreshing flavors of honeyed apricot and peach. | Turkey, pork roast, ham, scallops, crab, or salmon. |
![]() | Murphy-Goode Liar’s Dice Zinfandel (Sonoma County) | Mouthwatering flavors of black raspberry and black cherry with a hint of cedar spice. | Turkey, duck, pasta, or pork spareribs. |
![]() | Chateau Grande Cassagne Rose (Costieres de Nimes) | Pronounced strawberry, raspberry, and cherry flavors with a crisp, dry finish. | Ham, duck, oysters, or raw clams. |
![]() | Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages (Beaune-France) | Brilliantly bright and fresh, with ripe strawberry flavors and zesty nuances of peppercorns. Gentle tannins with a succulent finish. | Turkey, ham, tuna, or swordfish. |
![]() | Hanna Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) | Fresh and quaffable with distinctive flavors of lime, grass, and a murmur of basil. | Crab, swordfish, salmon, scallops, tuna, or shrimp. |