Festive Wines – Choosing the right wines

Its another festive season! I can imagine the combined stress of shopping & entertaining guest is getting to all of us, especially when the newspapers are crying foul on the economy! So what then are the most appropriate wines to accompany those get-togethers on a burning pocket?

Champagne and sparkling wines are usually the safest choice, since it’s associated with the festivities but some satisfying sweet dessert wines may also be suitable in convincing some of your friends and colleagues to gallop with you to your next wine adventure.

For the red wines, I would definitely recommend the lighter and friendly fruit forward ones. My recommendation is to pick up a Pinot Noir, Bordeaux or a nice Cote du Rhone. Lighter wines usually mean lesser drunken guest in your home and more enjoyable times! The best part is that you can get these affordable wines from $18-35/bottle and still have a great wine.

If whites are your choice, stock up on the fresh and zingy Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling , but on a more adventurous side, it may also be timely to impress your partners and in-laws with a dry yet floral and ripe fruit note Gewürztraminer. Although the Gewürztraminer is usually (& generally) a tad bit more expensive, its a great conversation starter. To save on your wine spendings, Australia & NZ do produce very drinkable ones.

If you need any further advice on wine selection, feel free to send me an email at rujin@rooscellarwines.com

More importantly, have wines that you personally preferred, which will makes it easier in the event that the gathering is a tad too hard to get by. Have fun with your wine selection & happy holidays!