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To some, wine can make or break a holiday meal.
Whether yourehostingor being hosted, we asked sommeliers to share the best wine pairings for your holiday meal.
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Wine Pairing With Ham
Play off hams sweetness and fattiness with a nice gold white.
It comes in many forms.
The still versions that range from dry to slightly off-dry are also perfect.
Wine Pairing With Stuffing
Chase down thatstuffingwith a nice gulp of red wine.
Stuffing usually has a mix of savory and herbaceous flavors.
A wine with earthy tones and a touch of spice would be a good match, says Hedges.
Consider a medium-bodied and slightly herbaceous red, like a grenache from southern Rhone.
This style of wine would have enough complexity to compliment the flavors of the stuffing without overpowering them.
Komara is a fan of gamay, which has savory notes.
Wine Pairing With Pie and Desserts
Fordessert, stick with a sweet wine.
They’re super nutty and sweet wines, but still have freshness.
Another dessert wine option: Madeiraa fortified wine from Portugal, similar to port or sherry.
I love Madeira with so many different things, but I love it even more with pie.
