Because some memories need both lyrics and a glass.

We’ve survived Black Friday. We’ve outsmarted Cyber Monday. The wrapping paper is still in the closet—but the spirit? The spirit has arrived.

It’s time to dust off the classic Christmas records (or fine—open the streaming app), lower the lights, and pour something worthy of the season. Somewhere between the sip and the song… a truth emerges:

Every classic Christmas song tastes like a different wine.
Each holds a memory.
Each deserves the right pour.

So this year—don’t just listen. Pair.

🎵 “White Christmas” – Bing Crosby

Wine Pairing: Chablis (Burgundy, France – Unoaked Chardonnay)

The Vibe in the Glass

Crisp. Elegant. Pure as freshly fallen snow. This wine doesn’t perform—it remembers. Like the song, it carries nostalgia with quiet grace.

Set the Scene

Dim lighting. A white candle. A slow sip in hand. The kind of evening where you begin to remember things you didn’t realize you forgot.

Pair With:

• Smoked salmon bites
• Oyster Rockefeller
• Lemon-rosemary chicken
• White chocolate-dipped pretzels

🎵 “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)” – Nat King Cole

Wine Pairing: Aged Tawny Port

The Story in the Sip

This is the sound of slowing down. Toasted nuts, caramel warmth, soft edges—everything about this wine feels like turning the final page of a good year.

Press Play, Close Your Eyes

Fireplace optional. Reflection required. Let one memory find you tonight.

Pair With:

• Roasted chestnuts
• Pecan pie or walnut tart
• Blue cheese & fig jam
• A journal and a pen 😉

🎵 “All I Want for Christmas Is You” – Mariah Carey

Wine Pairing: Prosecco Rosé (Veneto, Italy)

This Pour Hits the Same Notes

Fun. Flirty. Impossible to ignore. It’s the holiday anthem that arrives every year whether we ask for it or not—and secretly, we’re glad it does.

Let the Moment Unfold

Best with friends. Best with laughter. Volume high. Guilt low.

Pair With:

• Goat cheese & cranberry crostini
• Spicy shrimp cocktail
• Prosciutto-wrapped melon
• The holiday playlist on shuffle 😉

🎵 “Silent Night” – Traditional

Wine Pairing: German Riesling (Kabinett or Spätlese)

Memory in a Bottle

Soft sweetness. Reverent acidity. A hush in every sip. This wine isn’t just flavor—it’s peace, poured slowly.

Sip Slowly Here

Tree lights only. Maybe snowfall outside. This glass belongs to the quiet hour.

Pair With:

• Honey-baked ham
• Baked brie
• Apple tart
• Instrumental carols (Yes, please)

🎵 “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” – Brenda Lee

Wine Pairing: Beaujolais Nouveau

Where This Wine Takes You

Straight to the party. Bright fruit, lively acidity, and a touch of mischief—just like the song.

Pour This When…

The first guest arrives. The dancing begins. Or the kitchen becomes the dance floor.

Pair With:

• Charcuterie board
• Spinach-artichoke dip
• Cranberry-glazed meatballs
• Holiday party energy 🙂

🎵 “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Judy Garland

Wine Pairing: Burgundy Pinot Noir

The Story in the Sip

Soft melancholy wrapped in warmth. Cherry, earth, and memory. A wine that listens while you speak.

Your Christmas Slow-Motion Moment

A blanket. A quiet room. A moment to admit this year meant something.

Pair With:

• Mushroom risotto
• Roast duck
• Wild rice
• Gratitude, even if complicated

🎵 “Feliz Navidad” – José Feliciano

Wine Pairing: Albariño (Rías Baixas, Spain)

The Vibe in the Glass

Sunshine in December. Citrus, zest, laughter. It reminds us: not all Christmases are white—and joy comes in many languages.

Press Play, Close Your Eyes

Best enjoyed while cooking with people you love. Kitchen dancing encouraged.

Pair With:

• Shrimp tacos
• Ceviche
• Grilled fish with mango salsa
• Lime & chili queso fresco

🎵 “O Holy Night” – Classic Choral or Celine Dion

Wine Pairing: Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Memory in a Bottle

This wine awakens stillness. Fine bubbles, sacred silence, and a swell of emotion. A spiritual pour for a spiritual song.

Set the Scene

Stand. Face the tree. Let the final note linger.

Pair With:

• Truffle popcorn
• Lobster bisque
• Caviar blini
• A quiet amen 🙏

🎵 “Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms

Wine Pairing: California Zinfandel

This Pour Hits the Same Notes

Bold. Spicy. A little wild. This wine walks into the kitchen like it owns the place—and we love it for that.

Let the Moment Unfold

Turn the lights up. Turn the music louder. Cook with flair.

Pair With:

• BBQ wings
• Black pepper steak
• Bold cheddar
• Cinnamon-spiced anything (Woo hoo)

To the songs we grew up with,
to the wines that help us remember,
and to the quiet moments in between—
cheers to Christmas in every sip. 🎄🍷

Gregory Dean, SOMM&SOMM

The Encore

One final pairing—
No lyrics.
No melody.
Just the sound of the season…
and the last sip in your glass.

That’s when the season really begins. Cheers 🍷

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