Amid all the hustle and bustle of preparing food for holiday meals, selecting the right wine could be the last thing on your mind. With the help of Wine Specialist Toby Berryhill, #356, Lakeland, Florida, we replace your holiday stress with Toby’s recommendations on the bottled best.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
With hints of apple, pear and lime, this Champagne is great for all special occasions. Pop open a bottle to ring in the new year with a smile or pair this Champagne with a Grand Floral Arrangement as a gift for all your holiday party hosts.
Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
Grown in Jackson Estates vineyards and hand-selected, this smooth California-made chardonnay offers up tropical fruit flavors and a hint of oak, making this wine the perfect complement to our Publix Premium Buttered Bourbon Truffle Ice Cream.
Prophecy Pinot Grigio
With a touch of honey, crisp apple and tropical fruits, this white wine will bedazzle any jolly palate. It pairs well with our limited-edition Publix Premium Marshmallow Candy Cane and Cookie Blast Ice Cream.
Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé
With flavors of fresh berry, this rosé is ranked No. 1 in the world and pairs with our Aprons Parmesan Breaded Chicken Cutlets for a holiday treat.
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Josh Cellars Chardonnay
This is one summer drink you can sip all year long. Complete with a buttery texture and vanilla, French oak and tropical notes, this wine can be matched with the Boar’s Head Chicken Ranch Naan Platter for full flavor.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Thank your hostess with the most-est for throwing the best holiday party on the block by gifting them a wine that entertains as well as they do. With citrus and floral flavors, this wine goes well with savory dishes like the Boar’s Head Mediterranean Naan Platter.
The Arsonist Red Blend
A deep red blend with oak, vanilla and chocolate notes makes this wine a perfect start to any holiday celebration. Pair with the Antipasti Platter for an appetizer meant to impress.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
With expressive notes of strawberry, cherry, vanilla, mocha and a hint of oak, this deep red makes a holiday pairing fit for the mistletoe when matched with our GreenWise Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake.
Gemma di Luna Pinot Grigio
Cleanse your palate before dessert with the apple and citrus notes in this refreshingly crisp white wine. Then, dive right in to our Publix Bakery Caramel Molten Lava Cake for a treat that will keep your guests in the holiday spirit all season long.
Stave & Steel Cabernet Sauvignon
Spice up your holiday season with a red that will put Rudolph’s nose to shame. This bourbon barrel aged deep red has a hint of tannins and a long finish, making it a great pairing with our Beef and Pork Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella.
Beringer Brothers Bourbon Barrel Red Blend
Some things just go together. Milk and cookies. Santa and his reindeer. And this red blend, complete with berry and jam notes and hints of cherry, paired with our Publix Deli Jeweled Brie Platter.
Wine Specialist Toby Berryhill, #356, Lakeland, Florida provides his recommendations for holiday wine pairings.
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