If there’s any time of the year when libations are granted special consideration, it’s the holidays. Not to give anyone performance anxiety if you’re hosting, but holiday celebrations call for higher caliber wines, well-thought-out pairings, or simply just enough to get through Uncle Jim’s embarrassing political spiels (again).
We’ve gathered our most popular holiday wine articles from Thanksgiving through New Year’s to create a wine guide. We hope it helps you straighten out your drinking conundrums, spark dinner inspiration, choose gifts for your wine-loving friends, and end the year with a pop and a sparkle.
Entertaining Tips and Ideas
Put a few of these expert tips to use, and you’ll be the host(ess) with the most(ess).
3 Ways to Upgrade Your Fall Entertaining Style
How To De-stress Your Holiday Entertaining
5 Entertaining Tips for the Holiday Season, Wine Included
Holiday Movie Marathon with Wine & Sake Pairings
Marc Sievers Destresses Your Holiday Entertaining – Inside Wine Pocast
Tips on How to Host a Champagne Dinner Party at Home
Holiday Food and Wine Pairings
Everyone’s favorite part of the holidays is the abundant, delicious food (and maybe the fact that indulging is totally okay, it’s all part of the holiday spirit). Elevate every bite with the perfect wine.
Holiday Cookie and Wine Pairings
Easy Holiday Appetizers with Chardonnay and Merlot
Natale: Italian Christmas Wine and Food Tips
Best Wines for Thanksgiving – Inside Wine Podcast
How to Build a Meal around Wine with Chef David Blessing – Inside Wine Podcast
Let French Chestnut Stuffing Add a Touch of Elegance to Thanksgiving
How to Drink Lambrusco for Every Meal This Holiday
All Occasions Call for Sparkling Wine
Did you know that when in doubt, you can open a bottle of Champagne and all your problems are solved? Sparkling wine is the default pairing, it’s the bottle that starts the party, it’s the treat at the end of a long night.
Everything You Need To Know About Champagne (But Were Afraid To Ask)
Champagne Picks for Every Kind of New Year Celebration
Champagne Wishes and New Year Dreams
The Complete Pronunciation Guide to Champagne Taittinger
Don’t Knock Out the Chandelier (or Someone’s Eye!) with Champagne
How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Like a Pro
Gifting for Wine Friends
Maybe you need ideas for your wine bff, maybe you’re going to send the link with a big ol’ wink to your loved ones. Proceed wisely.
Pro Tips for Finding and Choosing Great Wines on a Budget
Holiday Gift Guide for Your Wine Friend
Sarah Tracey’s 5 Tips for Buying Wine Online – Inside Wine Podcast
Cozy, Seasonal Cocktails
Wrap your hands around a warm mug of glühwein or treat your guests to a Port or wine cocktail. You’ll be the favorite holiday house on the block.
Recipe for Mulled Wine with Port
3 Fall Cocktails That Are Just as Satisfying as Crunching Leaves
Hot Chocolate with Ruby or Tawny Port Wine
Holiday Cocktails to Ring in the Season
