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Toast the festive season with a bottle of Barefoot Wine, perfect for celebrating life’s joyful moments.
With the familiar sound of Christmas tunes tinkling in the air and the excitement of some at the chance of snow, we’re feeling all festive. With the 25 December approaching, don’t panic if you haven’t settled on your turkey. It’s all personal choice of course, but with lots of wine and festive foods to feast on, Barefoot Wine is here to help you decide the best wine to pair with your Christmas dinner, right down to the sprouts!
Appetisers and Starters
Kick off your Christmas feast with a glass of Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc – paired with a smoked Irish salmon to balance out the oiliness of the fish. You’ll want to choose your wine for Christmas lunch carefully – if prawn cocktail is more your style, choose a light-bodied Barefoot Chardonnay. If you’ve got a feast of pâté and toasted soda bread in front of you, you’ll want to match the rich flavours with a Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon or Barefoot Malbec.
The Main Course
Out of all the Christmas foods, pairing wine for Christmas dinner is one of the most challenging as all the different flavours can have different wine pairings. Take Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc for example, this crisp, citrusy wine complements the earthy flavours of Brussels sprouts and brightens up vegetable dishes. For your typical Irish Christmas dinner with all the trimmings – we’re talking roasted and mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots and parsnips and sprouts all served up with a large pour of gravy and a generous dollop of cranberry sauce – wine pairing is best done with your choice of meat in mind.
The best types of wine to go with a turkey are those with bold tasting notes, like a Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon. This delicious red wine will even compliment the cranberries. If you prefer a white, a Barefoot Chardonnay will do the trick.
Serving a leg of Irish Lamb for Christmas dinner? Choose a bottle that will complement the flavours of the rich meat. Choose Barefoot Merlot, Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon or a Barefoot Malbec.
Goose, another popular meat to serve for Christmas dinner, is quite a fatty bird so you’ll want a wine that’s crisp and fresh. A Barefoot Pink Pinot Grigio will cut through the rich flavours. This wine is great for a honey glazed ham too!
Dessert
The common rule when pairing wine with desserts is you have to usually outdo the sweetness of the wine. This means that you’re in for a real sweet treat when tucking into a sugar-dusted yule log, or a hot, melt in the middle chocolate pudding. Pair these with a Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon, and you’re in for a real treat.
The joys of Christmas pudding and mince pies come with the making, the eating and the pairing. Enjoy the rich taste of the famous festive treats with a tasty glass of Barefoot Merlot to match, the fruitiness and softer tannins of the wine complementing the flavours of dried fruits and spices.
Trifle is a much loved dessert in many Irish homes, try pairing with a glass of sweet Barefoot Pink Moscato. It’s the perfect complement to this classic favourite.
Cheese Board
If you’ve got room in your belly – loosen the trousers a little – the best meal of the year is concluded with cheese. Almost as popular as the turkey, nothing rounds off the meal better than a plate of your favourite cheeses – and, luckily for you, Barefoot Wine goes splendidly with all types of cheese. When pairing cheese and wine, it’s good to think about matching the intensity of the flavours together.
Enjoying hard cheeses like Irish Mature Cheddar is a delightful experience when paired with medium-bodied white wines like a crisp Barefoot Chardonnay or fruity reds like a berry-rich Barefoot Malbec.
When it comes to blue cheeses like Irish Stilton, aim for a sweet wine such as a refreshing Barefoot White Zinfandel or Barefoot Moscato. The sweetness will beautifully enhance the creamy richness of the cheese, making for a truly indulgent tasting experience.
Finally, soft Irish cheeses such as brie pair beautifully with Barefoot Pinot Grigio; its crisp acidity and light fruit flavours really complements the creaminess of the cheese.
Evening Nibbles
To pair with the Christmas films on the TV, nibble your way through classic festive snacks throughout the evening. If you’re tucking into an assortment of chocolate treats, then a glass of Barefoot Malbec would be a great addition.
For savoury snacks like crisps and popcorn it’s good to balance out the flavour with a crisp, dry Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc. Buttery shortbread goes well with a chilled glass of Barefoot Chardonnay while spicy gingerbread men team nicely with a glass of sweet Barefoot White Zinfandel.
There you have it – a Christmas feast filled with cheese, desserts and lots of delicious wine. No matter what you pair your wine with, open a bottle, share with friends and be merry.
Fun, flavourful, and approachable, there is a Barefoot Wine for everyone. The range includes Barefoot Jammy Red, Barefoot Merlot, Barefoot Malbec, Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon, Barefoot Buttery Chardonnay, Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc, Barefoot Pinot Grigio, Barefoot Chardonnay and Barefoot Moscato alongside Barefoot White Zinfandel, Barefoot Pink Pinot Grigio and Barefoot Pink Moscato. Packed with big flavours and gorgeous aromas – there’s plenty to choose from!
Barefoot Wine is available from all good stockists, RRP €10.50.
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