Holiday Wine Pairings

It’s a season of celebration full of memorable meals and festive family activities. Andy Chabot, Blackberry’s vice president of food and beverage, is offering his expert advice for the best wines to pair with all your favorite holiday moments.

Opening Presents
Andy’s Pairing: Rose Champagne
Rose is appropriate at all hours of the day, and so much more festive than its non-rose counterparts!

Meal prep
Andy’s Pairing: Sancerre
Sancerre is bright, crisp, refreshing, and light. It’s perfect as you move around the kitchen and surround yourself with tastes and aromas.

Family dinner
Andy’s Pairing: Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Côtes du Rhône
A grenache-based blend pairs with nearly everything, which works so well for a holiday table.

Dessert
Andy’s Pairing: Tawny Port
Port is great with chocolate, caramel, nuts, preserved fruits and just about any dessert flavor that might be found during the holidays.

Holiday movie or game night
Andy’s Pairing: Sonoma Pinot Noir
Delightfully balanced with delicious fruitiness, and therefore great on its own as you sip and enjoy your movie or game.

Relaxing by the fire
Andy’s Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabs are bold, rich and cedary which pairs nicely with a fire and friends.