CHRISTMAS drinks can be one purchase which is made without much thought or careful consideration. Whilst you may spend hours pouring over food catalogues, your choice of wine and champagne can be a last minute decision, even just a quick rush to the shop to grab a few bottles before closing time Christmas eve. However, if anything, it’s the most important choice for the christmas table, considering the endless pairings, flavours, notes and nuances that are squeezed into a 750 ml bottle.
A mediocre Merlot or a tasteless Pinot can destroy the festive mood on Christmas day, and can even turn off most novice of wine-drinkers in the room. As Christmas is quickly approaching, your choice of drinks should be on the top of the list of things to do.
Whether you want to indulge in wine or champagne, if you are low-budget or high-budget, the Glass Christmas Drinks Guide has a bottle to suit every thirst patron.
Campo Viejo White Rioja and Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva
Campo Viejo White Rioja and Campo Viejo Rioja ReservaÂ
Campo Viejo’s white Rioja is a wonderful addition to your Christmas table. A light and refreshingly dry white wine, it makes a satisfying accompaniment to your Christmas day lunch. With slight fruity undertones and floral notes, the wine brings the North of Spain to your festivities this winter.
The Camp Viejo Rioja Reserva brings a pleasant contrast to the white Rioja. Rich, fruity and deep undertones with a ruby red colour. With a lovely balance between the cherries, plum and blackberries, the Reserva has the warm nuances that you want for your festive party.
The Campo Viejo White Rioja can be purchased online for £8 here
The Camp Viejo Rioja Reserva can be purchased online for £8 here
AR Lenoble Rose Terroirs Brut Champagne
AR Lenoble Rose Terroirs Brut ChampagneÂ
A blend of 88% Chardonnay from Chouilly and 12% Pinot Noir from Bisseuil, the Rose Terroirs Brut Champagne puts la vie en rose this winter season. To the nose, a splendid fusion of dried apricot, sweet almond, orange zest and ginger, the champagne is fragrant and flavourful, having aged on lees for five years before release.
The taste is made of mostly red fruits, with some woody and smoky notes which elevate its already exceptional flavour. A truly delicious champagne, Rose Terroirs should only be brought out when you need to impress.
The AR Lenoble Rose Terroirs Brut Champagne is available for £39.15 online here
Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve
Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve
The Charles Heidsieck Rosé Reserve was made for the festive season. Bringing together strawberry jam, peaches, gingerbread and a touch of cinnamon, the champagne is sweet and fruity with a fresh finish, making it a perfect match with any sweet course on the menu.
Earning its place in our luxury christmas guide, the rosé was also named No.1 in the Rosé Non-Vintage rankings by the famous Fine Champagne Magazine.
The Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve is available for £65 online here
Daylesford Rose Frizzante
Daylesford Rose FrizzanteÂ
Produced by a family-run vineyard in Italy, Daylesford’s Rose Frizzante is a light, refreshing and rustic sparkling wine to light up your christmas table. A culmination of subtlety floral and fruity notes, the Rose is pleasantly mild and understated, nicely paired with any meat entree for your christmas meal, or is perfect when drank on its own.
Reasonably priced, fruity and, fresh, this is a wine that gets you in the festive mood without breaking your festive budget.
The Daylesford Rose Frizzante is available for online purchase for £13.50 here
by Emma Hart
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