35 Best Christmas Wines To Savor This Holiday Season
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The time of year has come! The holidays are here, and it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some delicious wines at your Christmas dinner.
We have compiled a list of 35 wines that will make your holiday season merry and bright. These bottles are sure to please any palate. So, put on your Santa hat and get ready for an evening full of drinking great Christmas wine!
Our Top Picks
1. Domaine Etienne Guigal - Best Overall
Lingering aftertaste with a fine tannic structure that fills the palate with rich flavors is what this wine has to offer. A pleasant and intense fruity taste awaits when drinking this. Roasted meat like lamb and beef will totally level up when partnered with the ruby red wine.
2. Riesling
This fragrant wine has major fruit scents of peach and honey-crisp apple from the orchard. In this fresh, light-bodied Riesling with citrus and peach flavors, you can practically taste the mineral-rich land.
It complements cheese platters and spicy appetizers, but it's also delicious with white meats like hog and turkey. Riesling has a high acidity level on the taste, akin to lemonade.
3. Frank Family Chardonnay
On the packed palate, a lively citrus-led fragrance leads to delicate flavors of baked apple, toasted oak, and brioche. A sustained thread of sharp acidity harmonizes the creamy richness, lifting and preserving freshness on the long finish. The Chardonnay’s creaminess can adapt and match the dishes served during the Christmas season.
4. Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
If you're serving plates of seafood dishes for a special occasion, you'll need a wine that can handle the heat. This buttery, oaked Chardonnay complements those tastes while remaining sharp enough to cut through the fat and prepare your palate for the next mouthful.
The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay has round and balanced notes. It has a rich texture, concentration, and well-balanced acidity, leading to a long finish.
5. Santi Infinito Rosé
The Infinito is a well-balanced rose with notes of blossoms, juicy fruits, pomegranate, and mild spices on the nose. It has a lot of vitality on the tongue, with wild candied cherries and good acidity. Infinito, which means "infinity" in Italian, will whisk you away to Italy and its enchanting sunsets, begging for another sip.
6. Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is comparable to Moscato; however, it has a greater alcohol content, more intense aromatics, and lesser acidity. All of these traits make Gewürztraminer more 'mature,' making it more difficult to gulp down.
In a blind tasting, the lychee scent is generally so strong that it's one of Gewürztraminer's 'tells. If you're sipping a good Gewürztraminer, you'll notice a lot of nuanced aromas. These characteristics are perfect for the chilly holiday.
7. Château Raymond-Lafon Sauternes
This wine has a sweet and tangy depth to it and roasted nut and saffron characteristics. Finish your Christmas dinner with a sweet dessert, such as an olive oil cake and a glass of Sauternes.
8. Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino is a red from Central Italy with mild tannins. It starts out fruity and peppery, with herbaceous oregano aromas and balsamic notes that lead to cherry and leather tastes. Serve this acidic red wine with rich, flavorful meat meals like ribeye, and your guests will totally adore you.
9. Santa Tresa Frappato
This wine, especially when served chilled, is ideal for various Christmas dishes. Excellent as an aperitif or as a complement to seafood antipasti. It's great with seafood and pairs well with mortadella.
10. Napa Valley Mountain Cuvée
This Napa Valley Mountain Cuvée blend is full of cherry, red currant, and floral flavors, as well as a hint of vanilla and spice, making it ideal for festive drinking. It goes well with a cheese course. A standing rib roast would also make good food while chugging down a glass of this wine.
11. Malvira Roero Nebbiolo
This deep ruby red wine has the aroma of strawberries, raspberries, and black currents. The taste profile is long-lasting, with manageable tannins, rich fruit, and vanilla undertones. Pasta, barbecues, and other grilled meats go nicely together with the Malvira Roero Nebbiolo.
12. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva
Aromas of brioche and lemon verbena are interwoven with salt, tarragon, and honeysuckle in Segura Viudas Brut Reserva, keeping you intrigued even before tasting it. Persistent bubbles set the tone for a flowery procession and light, airy tastes tinged with smoke.
13. Chianti Classico Riserva
Full-bodied red wines will like the scents of plum, fragrant florals, cherry, and ripe fruits, as well as the woodsy tastes of this drink.
To get the celebration started, serve with pasta and red sauce, an Italian-inspired Christmas dinner, or with the appetizer buffet. Veal and beef would also make excellent food pairs.
14. Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon
The wine's intrinsic structure reflects both the warm season and the hillside setting, with savory tannins on the back palate.
The aromas of dried rose petals, sage, and juicy black cherry greet you as you open the bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate offers a robust mountain structure with lavender, black plum, and bay laurel.
15. Syrah Mourvedre Viognier
The grapes for this incredibly prominent blend come from a few select Swartland vineyards. Dryland vines provide little berries with powerful spicy flavors and well-integrated, controlled tannins.
This wine's ripe blackberries and spicy pepper flavors will greatly match grilled meat during the chilly Christmas season.
16. Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio, the second most famous white wine in the United States. It is a dry white wine with notes of green apples, lemons, honeysuckle, and limes. Pinot Gris is a light, crisp white wine that is not only perfect for holidays. It is also ideal for a hot summer day when served chilled.
17. Blindfold White Blend
Chardonnay is utilized as a canvas, and unusual aromatic varietals that complement the foundation are poured on top to produce something absolutely unique, which is the Blindfold White Blend. Crudité with green goddess dressing or beet salad is the suggested wine pairings.
18. Chandon Blanc de Pinot Noir
You deserve something light and breezy this Christmas to say goodbye to a year that may have seemed a little gloomy. Bid farewell with the robust but charming flavor of Chandon Blanc de Noir!
19. Mi Sueño El Llano Red - Most Food-Friendly
Vanilla, coffee, black tea, and black pepper accompany an explosion of blueberries and blackberries on the nose. The Mi Sueo El Llano Red is a versatile wine that goes with various foods. It goes well with grilled pork chops and sweet potatoes, sweet and spicy BBQ ribs, and even burgers.
20. Niepoort Tawny Port - Most Versatile
This wine's main characteristics include freshness, lightness, and balance. The versatile port that may be enjoyed on any occasion has a beautiful, gleaming color with gentle, sweet tannins.
With subtle nutty aromas and a touch of dried fruits, this wine pairs nicely with chocolate desserts and may also be served cold as an aperitif or with pâtés or foie gras.
21. Lambrusco
Christmas parties on a budget are still possible to enjoy with a bottle of wine with the Lambrusco’s obscenely good price. You may choose with its 4 varieties, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, and Lambrusco Maestri. These four represent a whole variety of genres, and they'll go with everything from Asian to Mexican food.
22. Endless Crush Rosé
With the help of the aromas of watermelon, strawberries, and a hint of grapefruit, these keep this wine balanced and not overly sweet. The Endless Crush Rosé is delicious with spaghetti, cheese, and turkey.
23. Serenello Prosecco - Best Priced
This wonderful wine has a rich aroma of rose, jasmine, wisteria, and acacia. It contains fruity aromas as well as mineral overtones.
It's a great match for seafood mollusks like oysters, mussels, and clams. It's finest served during a party, but it's also delicious at a family dinner table.
24. Unanime Merlot - Most Underrated
Merlot brilliantly reflects the mystical aspect that winemakers refer to as "terroir," or the particular essence of land where they grow. This wine can be immediately enjoyed during Christmas dinners as there is no need to decant this for a couple of hours, unlike other wines.
25. Negroamaro Salento
The dark-skinned grape Negroamaro is well known in the Puglia area of southern Italy. Young Negromaro's aromatics are beautiful, with notes of wild fruits, juicy red cherry, licorice, and tobacco. Enjoy a glass of Negroamaro with a savory dish during the holiday.
26. La Crema Sparkling Brut Rose
The light coral appearance of the La Crema Sparkling Brut Rose is perfect for yuletide celebrations. With hints of salty and yellow grapefruit, the taste profile is a moderate mineral-influenced strawberry, and a robust acidity core is followed by a vivid, lasting aftertaste.
27. La Caña Albarino 2019
This wine’s balanced and terrific blend of structure and freshness on the tongue provides quality fruity flavors. Make your Christmas merrier by drinking this delicate yet bright wine.
28. Jean-Jacques Auchère Sancerre 2019
Vegetarian dishes on festive occasions are best complemented by the exquisite earthy flavor of the wine. It also balances the palate when coupled with spicy foods, both enjoyable during the winter season.
29. Blanc de Blancs 2015
The phrase “Blanc de Blancs” is the French for “White from Whites”. The term is coined because the wine is made solely of white grapes. Blanc de Blancs is the Champagne of choice among devoted oenophiles. Moreover, it will also delight even common drinkers with its delightful elegance.
30. Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir
Bright red fruits and lively acidity characterize the Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir. Hyde Vineyard's dried rose petal and cinnamon aromas abound on the nose. Strawberry, raspberry, and spice notes are woven in with well-integrated and nuanced tannins.
31. Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Partnering up this wine with indulgent chocolate dessert will turn your festivity even more cheerful.
You may also pair The Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon with any type of meat such as lamb and pork. Blackberry, toasted hazelnut, and cinnamon aromas are accented by traces of vanilla and toasted wood in this Cabernet Sauvignon.
32. 2018 La Jalousie
This wine is full-bodied while maintaining a youthful freshness. The wine does not require maturing and has a lovely balance that makes it suitable to sip right away. It goes well with pasta, shellfish, and cheese platters.
33. Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
This cuvée has a delicate scent that leads to an attractive, delicate combination of fine red berry flavors and citrus freshness. With its stunning color, incredible finesse, and high intensity, it will be a lovely companion to your joyful events. Pair it with sushi, and your Christmas eve dinner will be wonderful.
34. Beaujolais Villages 2020
Beaujolais Villages 2020 is a traditional Thanksgiving wine, and it goes well with roasted turkey and cranberry sauce. Christmas cuisine like smoked salmon, pork chops, and quiche also matches the taste profile of this wine.
35. Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel
Summertime isn’t the only time you can appreciate this bottle of wine. The smooth and creamy sensation on the palate only adds to its fresh scent and lemony flavor. The flavor is multi-layered, with a wonderful hint of fruity notes.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this blog, and we wish you a happy holiday season! Whether it is the holidays or any other time of year, be sure to enjoy wine responsibly.
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