The beauty of sparkling wines is that you can pair them with just about any food. Bubbly is a champion when it comes to food pairing because the natural acidity in a good sparkler helps to brighten the flavors. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or some other holiday tradition, a bottle of bubbly means it is time for the party to start.
Here are some of our favorite selections to pair with your next holiday meal.
Start your party – the toast: Choose your favorite ISC bubbly as they all are up for the task of the opening toast. For a large crowd, the Guardian Magnum is the way to go!
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes: Brut Ombré Rosé or Pét Nat Rosé
Lobster: ISC Brut or Blend 795 or Ensemble
Pumpkin pie: ISC Brut or Blend 795
Roast Beef/Prime Rib: Guardian Magnum or Brut Rosé de Saignée
Sugar cookies/Christmas cookies: Demi Sec Rosé & Sec
Lamb: Brut Rosé de Saignée or Pét Nat Rosé
Pecan pie: ISC Brut
Fudge: Demi Sec Rosé or Brut Ombré Rosé
Pork loin: Brut Ombré Rosé, Pét Nat Rosé, or Back to Back
Cheeses: All of the above
Oysters: ISC Brut, Blend 795, or Illnatic
Goose: Brut Rosé de Saignée or Pét Nat Rosé
Tamales: Sec or Back to Back
Antipasti: ISC Brut or Blend 795
Baked Ziti/Lasagna: Brut Ombré Rosé, Demi Sec Rosé
Panettone (sweet bread):Demi Sec Rosé
Collard greens: Brut Rosé de Saignée, Pét Nat Rosé or Illnatic
Brisket: Guardian Magnum or Brut Rosé de Saignée
Latkes (potato pancake): ISC Brut, Blend 795, or Sec
Sufganiyot (jelly doughnut): Demi Sec Rosé
Stop by the Tasting Room today to pick up a bottle or two. Of course, we deliver too!
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Here’s hoping that you and yours have a splendid and memorable meal together.
Cheers!