Christmas: Main Event Wines
I have three favourite wine styles to pair with roasted turkey and chicken: creamy, buttery whites to compliment the meat itself; savoury, aged reds that mirror the flavour profile of the gravy; and zesty, fresh reds that contrast all these flavours - think cranberry sauce and how well that acidic tanginess breaks-up the heaviness of such meals.
Scrumptious Starter Wines
I really enjoy a starter as part of the Christmas day feast, often followed by a longer pause before the main meal itself. Shellfish is a firm favourite in our house; an elaborate prawn cocktail or crab mayonnaise flavoured with dill, capers and a dash of cayenne pepper.