Christmas is upon us and a big question while preparing your Christmas lunch or dinner meal is which wines to serve with what food and when.
For most of us the Christmas dinner is part of a long day spent with family, with quality and bonding time before and after the meal and with festive atmosphere. In my family, Christmas hasn’t started until sparkling wine is poured, though pre-dinner drinks of Rose, or a light white wine eg. Pinot grigio can be perfect especially if there are appetisers or pica-pica on the table. Choose fresh, or lightly prepared seafood starters with a sparkling wine starter (think smoked salmon, fresh prawns) or for Rose and white wine you can match with a variety of starters including a cheese board or antipasto. Continue reading Christmas wine pairing with Chris Urbano →