Pairings
WINTER
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CHAMPAGNE, ESP. AT HOLIDAY TIME
HOT BEVERAGES (e.g., chocolate, cider, cocoa, tea, toddies, etc.)
Brunello
Burgundy, esp. aged red
Sauternes and other full-bodied sweet dessert wines
mulled beverages (e.g., cider and wine)
Beaujolais Nouveau
Bloody Mary
Bordeaux, aged red and white
Cabernet Sauvignon
Champagne punch
Chardonnay, full-bodied, moderately to very oaky
Pinot Noir
Rioja
Sangiovese
Zinfandel
barley wine
consomme
egg nog
full-bodied wine
martini, apple
port
red wine, esp. fullest-bodied
rich wine
rum, hot buttered
tannic wine