Christmas is just around the corner and we all know what time it is. It’s time to get together, have a great meal and drink some delicious wine. Along with mesmerizing Christmas lights, dangling decorations and Michael Buble, Christmas is the perfect time to try out new wine. Wine tastes different around this time of year, doesn’t it? It has a special flavour.
The usual Christmas dinner is characterized by a delicious turkey, roasted veggies and cranberry or mint sauce. It’s not every day you roast an entire turkey, ham or beef. To go along with all of this carb-filled Christmas dinner, wine is the best option to give that perfect balance of acid and sweetness.
Depending on the type of meat you are preparing, we recommend the perfect red wine for Holiday dinner to go with whatever you choose.
Idiom Bordeaux Blend 2014
A great Christmas red wine. What characterizes this Bordeaux Blend is an amazing mixture between dark chocolate, sour cherry and blueberry, tobacco and cassis. All of these ingredients ‘dance’ well with the blackcurrant leaves, ending the entire taste journey smokiness.
Beneath the primary taste, hits of red fruit, dark roasted coffee, vanilla and spices linger. Leaves an insatiable taste in your mouth. Idiom Bordeaux Blend 2014 will be a perfect choice to go with your roast lamb or beef.
Scarpa Casa Scarpa Barbera d’Asti 2017
Made from the finest vineyards in Monferrato, and protected by surrounding forests and fields, the Scarpa Casa Barbera d’Asti is an amazing choice for your Christmas dinner.
What really makes this red wine stand out is the tart cherry, red plum and cranberry notes that tingle your senses with every sip. It pairs with almost all types of cheese and charcuterie.
Yarra Yering Pinot Noir 2018
Carefully harvested by hand, the Yarra Yering Pinot Noir is a best-seller around Christmas time. No wonder! Making a statement on your Christmas dinner thanks to its vibrant purple haze, this red wine is a favourite amongst red wine lovers.
Making an explosion of taste in your mouth thanks to the violet, and cherry notes and the particles of anise lurking behind them. A balance between sourness and fruitiness. Best served with chicken, turkey or duck.
Yangarra Shiraz 2018
Coming from the cooler climates, from the distant vineries in Kangarilla, the Shiraz is made from fruit fermented in open-top tanks along with wild yeasts. Playing not only with your taste buds, it teases your nose as well thanks to dominating dark fruits, giving you a feeling of winter spiciness.
The journey doesn’t end there. With every sip, the ripe fruit finishing up with the spice invites you to have another sip. Due to its spiciness, the Yangarra Shiraz is enjoyed best with steak or barbecue.
Pulenta Malbec 2019
Made from the finest experts, at almost 1000 meters in altitude near the Andes, this classic Malbec along with its invigorating fruitiness is a must-have for your Christmas dinner.
Hits of cigar box spice are what make this red wine stand out, followed by blackberry and dark plum. When people describe the Pulenta Malbec, the word they often use is ‘silky smooth’. It’s best combined with beef or smoky barbecue.
Domaine de la Cote La Cote Pinot Noir 2017
The Domaine de la Cote La Cote Pinot Noir 2017 gives a crystal ruby red haze when poured into the glass. Once you put your glass near your nose, a hit of raspberries, blueberries, mulberries, strawberries, and violets makes you forget all of your troubles.
Delicate and tasty, this red is on the gentler side. This elegant red wine pairs well with pork or duck, perfect for Christmas dinner.
Beaumont Pinotage 2018
Another fresh fruity red wine that goes great with red meat. An excellent balance between dark berries and cherries. This Beaumont Pinotage is an exclusive member of the Beaumont estate, known for making mostly white wines, but they released a collection of red wines.
