Could you recommend a wine to serve with Christmas lunch?!
If you are choosing a red, two choices here. Beaujolais, yes I know not the most popular of wines, but if you go for one of the heavier ones Regnie, Julienas, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Good weight and structure, that has the nice acidity from the maceration of the grapes, to bring the flavours alive.
Secondly Pinot Noir. The god of red grapes, there are plenty of examples to choose from. The earthy smells, dark berry flavours good length of acidity and plenty of body, this is one to pay attention to.
If you want to move away from France to find a Pinot try Russian River Californian varietals. A bit more pricey, but worth it. Either that or Willamette in Oregon.
Good luck and Merry Christmas
I forgot the toast. Pol Roger Brut NV Champagne, god that is nice, if you don't get your "extra" Christmas present after the family have left, get a divorce.
Answers: It depends on the menu. If you are having turkey, I would recommend for a white wine Viognier. Slightly oily, but with good acidity and fruit and plenty of oomph. The finest examples come from the Rhone in France, and also from that region is one of the finest whites generally Saint Peray, which is a blend (mainly) of the Roussanne and Marsanne grapes. Musty on the nose, and a very complex taste, this wine can be hit or miss with your guests so go for the Viognier.
If you are choosing a red, two choices here. Beaujolais, yes I know not the most popular of wines, but if you go for one of the heavier ones Regnie, Julienas, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Good weight and structure, that has the nice acidity from the maceration of the grapes, to bring the flavours alive.
Secondly Pinot Noir. The god of red grapes, there are plenty of examples to choose from. The earthy smells, dark berry flavours good length of acidity and plenty of body, this is one to pay attention to.
If you want to move away from France to find a Pinot try Russian River Californian varietals. A bit more pricey, but worth it. Either that or Willamette in Oregon.
Good luck and Merry Christmas
I forgot the toast. Pol Roger Brut NV Champagne, god that is nice, if you don't get your "extra" Christmas present after the family have left, get a divorce.
A nice bottle of BV Chardonnay: 2003.
how about mulled wine to express the Christmas spirit!
Hi Look at the Australia Yellow Labels
As well or a light sparkly white wine, nothing expensive.
OR a light fruit wine and mix it with a lemon-lime pop or a soda water for "lightness".
Another way to go is to get rid of the wine to drink with lunch and to just serve a port or sherry afterward with dessert. A nice one to try is EMU brand sherry.
Go with a white, but NOT a chardonnay, perhaps a fume or a chenin blanc
A nice bottle of chiled asti a wine that everybody likes.
Perhaps a Johannesburg Reisling?
a nice bottle of Craig hall/ drost holf 2004
Moscato D'asti
Jacobs Creek, either the white or rose
It really does depend on what you're serving but an Australian Chardonnay or Semillon Chardonnay would be my choice. (Jacob's Creek is my preferred make for the Semillon Chardonnay and either Jacob's Creek or Banrock Station for the Chardonnay)
