The festive season Down Under is all about sun, good food, and even better company. While we may not have snow or cold Christmases, one thing remains constant – the need for the perfect wine pairings to complement our delicious Christmas feasts!
At I Like Wine, we’re here to guide you through some easy and effective choices to elevate your festive dining experience. No matter what the occasion or your menu, there’s a perfect wine pairing for you! Shop wine online now.
Wines for your Christmas feast
We’re here to help you at every stage of your busy Christmas Day with brilliant wine pairings to elevate your dining experience to new heights!
Christmas Day brunch
Breakfast and brunch have become important parts of Christmas Day, with many Aussies kick-starting a hugely busy day with breakfast or brunch at their first stop.
If you’re visiting a variety of family and loved ones during the day, why not turn each meal into a festive celebration?
Whether you’re hosting a traditional brunch filled with fresh pastries, croissants, and fruit, or putting on something a little fancier with prawn cocktails and the works, start your day with a Mimosa – the perfect tangy twist to start your day.
Better yet – they are so easy to make! Simply combine one part champagne (or any other sparkling wine) and one part orange juice, and serve, chilled, in a tall flute.
A quintessential Aussie Christmas Day BBQ
If you’re planning to fire up the BBQ this Christmas, consider pairing red meat with a robust Shiraz. Its bold flavours and hints of dark fruit perfectly complement grilled meats. Try the Marchesi di Barolo from Piedmont for an Italian touch.
Roast turkey with all the trimmings
Tradition still holds a special part in our Christmas Day lunch!
For the centrepiece of your Christmas lunch, roast turkey, we recommend a versatile Pinot Noir. Its red fruit flavours and subtle earthiness complement the turkey’s tender meat and pair well with all the traditional sides.
Seafood and crisp whites are the perfect pairing
Since we’re celebrating under the sun, seafood often graces our Christmas tables. Opt for a refreshing Chardonnay or Riesling to accompany prawns, oysters, and fish. The award-winning* Lethbridge Dr Nadeson Riesling from Geelong is an excellent choice.
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Continue the celebrations into the night: sparkling to celebrate in style
Nothing says ‘celebration’ like a glass of sparkling wine. Whether you’re sipping it as an aperitif or toasting with friends and family, a bottle of Mumm is a must! Explore the Sparkling Collection for a variety of options.
Desserts
End your meal on a sweet note with these perfect pairings.
Christmas Pudding
Cap off your Christmas meal with a rich Christmas Pudding served with a glass of Tawny Port. Port wine is known for its rich and sweet taste, with pronounced notes of dark fruits including plums, cherries, and blackberries.
Fruitcake
Moscato is celebrated for its sweet, fruity, and floral notes, often reminiscent of peaches and orange blossoms. While Riesling offers a balance of acidity and sweetness.
Both of these wines pair well with Christmas fruitcake due to their complementary qualities: The fruity and floral notes of Moscato pair beautifully with the candied fruits and spices in the fruitcake, creating a delightful contrast that enhances flavour.
Riesling’s acidity helps cut through the richness of the fruitcake, providing a refreshing and palate-cleansing effect while still complementing the cake’s sweetness.
Cheese platter
A sophisticated dessert for any occasion, a cheese platter with a variety of soft and hard varieties pairs well with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon or a full-bodied Shiraz.
The next best thing about Christmas lunch? Leftovers the next day!
On Boxing Day, it’s all about leftovers and cold meats. You can bet that no one will be setting foot in the kitchen to cook today!
Enjoy a refreshing beer and, should Melbourne provide the goods, some warm sunshine, while you relax during your festive break.
Shop the perfect wines for your Christmas Day feasting with I Like Wine!
Whether you’re grilling up a storm, indulging in seafood, or toasting with sparkling wine, we have the perfect bottle for you.
Explore our extensive collection of Australian and imported wines, reds, whites, sparkling, beer, and more.
Make this festive season unforgettable with the perfect wine pairings with I Like Wine. And be sure to stock up on all those Christmas gifts, too! Shop online now and enjoy free delivery* on orders over $300!
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