With December coming up fast, Christmas and the holidays will be here before we know it. Whether you celebrate Christmas or are taking time off during the holidays, this time of year has a special feel to it. For me, this time of year is always about enjoying time with friends and family. And our celebrations always include some great food and wine! Even with the warm weather, we still enjoy a full Christmas feast! Whether this is your tradition or not, if you’re looking for some great wines to pair with your holiday food, I wanted to share 5 wines perfect for Christmas from Grays.
About Grays.com
Grays.com is an online marketplace where you can purchase just about anything. But did you know it’s also a great place for a good wine deal? They have over 2,000 wines to choose from every day and a great range of Australian and International wines at every price point. From sparkling wine and champagne to chardonnay to shiraz, you can find it on Grays. The best part is that many are available as part of an auction, so you can set the price you want to pay. This makes it a great way to purchase affordable wine for Summer (get my top Summer wine picks here).
Delivery is speedy and free on select wines, and with a 30-day money-back guarantee you can purchase with confidence with wines delivered to your door. They also have wine advisors to help you find exceptional wines at even better prices.
So let’s dive into 5 wines for Christmas meal pairings that are all available at Grays.
McGuigan The Shortlist Semillon and seafood
The warmer weather and holidays bring with them plenty of opportunities for enjoying seafood. I know in my husband’s family we start our Christmas feast with fresh oysters and prawns. The McGuigan The Shortlist Semillon 2018 is a great wine for enjoying with seafood, or even lighter chicken and pork dishes. This makes it a perfect wine for adding to your Christmas feasting. On the nose, it is packed with refreshing citrus notes of lemon and lime with a crisp profile of acidity on the palate. A hint of minerality really rounds out this wine, making it the perfect refreshing sipper. If you’re not a fan of seafood, this wine is also a great option for enjoying light meals or appetisers over the holidays. And if you wanted to give it as a gift, the great thing about Semillon is that you can age it for years to develop buttery, and honey notes.
Commissioners Block Chardonnay 2021 and long lunches
When I think of the summer holidays I always think of long lunches. With most enjoying some time off work, it’s a great time to get together with friends for some good food and wine. The Commissioners Block Chardonnay 2021 is perfect for holiday feasting as it has a good balance between oaked and unoaked Chardonnay. Lemon curd, pear and stone fruits come through in the aroma, and the palate has a lovely subtle oak to give the wine a nice texture. This makes it a great option for pairing with chicken, BBQ and salmon – all perfect dishes for a long lunch with friends.
Patritti Cabernet Sauvignon and Christmas eve
Christmas Eve for us is always a feast of delicious, rich foods. No matter how hot it is, we always have roasts with all the trimmings. The Patritti Cabernet Sauvignon is a great McLaren Vale wine for enjoying these richer foods, making it a great option for pairing with Christmas roast. Notes of blackcurrant, mulberry and spice on the nose follow through to a palate that is bold and powerful with notes of toasty oak to balance out the juicy fruit. This wine is decadent and absolutely delightful. It’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table over your Christmas feast.
McGuigan The Shortlist Chardonnay and cheese platters
We all do a bit of indulging over the holidays, and I love catching up with friends for wine and cheese. There’s something about a cheese platter that is perfect while enjoying those long summer sunsets, and what better to enjoy it than with a rich Chardonnay? The McGuigan The Shortlist Chardonnay is a deliciously smooth Chardonnay with notes of pear, lemon and a creamy texture. Vanilla and apple come together on the palate for a taste sensation that would go oh so well with a gooey brie.
Thomson Estate Shiraz Cabernet and BBQ
In Summer there are always going to be BBQs with friends and family, and the Thomson Estate Shiraz Cabernet is the perfect wine to bring along. It is full-bodied but drinks a little more medium-bodied thanks to the blend of Shiraz and Cabernet, making it great for enjoying with grilled meats. Notes of pepper, cinnamon and blackberry come together into a wine with a lovely long finish. It’s the kind of wine that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, which is perfect when looking for wines to enjoy over a BBQ lunch or dinner.
In summary: 5 wines perfect for Christmas from Grays
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas with friends and family, or just enjoying the holidays, this time of year is the perfect time for a glass or two of nice wine. Grays has a great selection of wines perfect for Christmas, whether you want something light or to pair with meals. And with great prices, you can rest assured you aren’t breaking the bank to get some tasty options! I hope this list of 5 wines perfect for Christmas from Grays helps inspire your Christmas sippers.
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