What do you drink with my Christmas menu?
I often get asked which wines pair well with my Christmas menu. Below are the suggestions from Wijnkoperij De Gouden Ton, who used to deliver my meals to the shop before we delivered in Ouderkerk.
Blinis with smoked mackerel mousse and cucumber vinaigrette with herring roeWine tip: Villa Wolf – Pinot Blanc€9.50 Wine tip: Domaine La Hitaire – Hors Saison - Côtes de Gascogne IGP€9.99 The spiciness of the mackerel and herring roe calls for an aromatic and lightly spiced wine, like this Viognier.
Terrine of artichoke and grilled vegetables with goat cheese in sesame seeds and toastWine tip: Steenberg – Sphynx Chardonnay€13.95 Wine tip: Domaine de Valensac - Grand Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc€9.99 The creaminess of the goat cheese requires a wine that has a similar subtle quality, like this South African Chardonnay.
Celery root soup with parsley walnut pesto Wine tip: Domaine Brusset – Côtes du Rhône Les Travers Cairanne Blanc€13.95 Wine tip: Weingut Loimer - Grüner Veltliner Organic Lois€13.95 The pronounced flavour of celery root needs a distinctive white wine to accompany it, like this Côtes du Rhône Blanc.
Turkey roulade with cranberry sauce, Christmas carrots and dauphinoiseWine tip: Clos de la Roilette – Fleurie Tradition€14.95 Wine tip: Sélénée – Beaujolais€18.50A classic dish with classic Beaujolais, a lovely subtle wine to accompany it.
Nut roast with cranberry sauce, Christmas carrots and dauphinoiseWine tip: Cossetti – Barbera d'Asti DOCG€11.50 Wine tip: ILauri - Le Pinciaie Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC€11.95This vegetarian ‘loaf’ pairs well with a lovely lightly spiced Italian red wine.
Bûche de Noël with raspberry coulisWine tip: Domaine Gardies - Mas Les Cabes - Muscat de Rivesaltes €16.50Wine tip: Wirra Wirra Vineyards - Mrs. Wigley Moscato 0.5l €11.75This sweet red Banyuls is the perfect match with chocolate and raspberries!
By: Marleen
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