Get ready for silly season with a great selection of wines, spirits and mixed cases to make sure everyone has something to sip on this Christmas.
If you are looking for a more affordable bottle of bubbles, there are lots of options. You could serve an Italian Prosecco which is dryer but still fruity, or a sweeter and lighter sparkling Moscato. Our customers also love the Charles Pelletier Grand Reserve Blanc de Blanc and Rosé as a cheaper option that tastes just like Champagne!
Yes, absolutely. If you are serving classic Australian red sparkling wine for Christmas lunch then it should be chilled to between 12°C and 16°C.
If you are trying to work out how many bottles of Champagne you need, a good rule is a standard 750ml bottle of champagne provides about 5-6 six glasses. It will be exactly 6 glasses if you are serving a standard 125ml glass like they do in bars and restaurants.
The best white wine to serve at Christmas is completely up to you and your menu. But we recommend a rich and round Chardonnay or Viognier to pair with a roast turkey or chicken. If you're having seafood or lighter dish, an aromatic Sauvignon Blanc is a great crowd-pleaser or you could try a Vermentino. We also love a New Zealand Pinot Gris as an all-rounder, a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of flavours.
It might be a bit warm for Mulled Wine in Australia, but if you're in the mood we recommend using a Grenache or Pinot Noir or if you're making a white mulled wine try a dry Riesling or a Chardonnay. Heat your wine gentle in a pan with your choice of spices (cinnamon, cloves, honey, lemon zest, and star anise) until steaming, but don't let it simmer or boil. Take off the heat, strain and served with a slice of orange.
