Pick of the Week:

Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Christmas Diner Wine Pairing Recap:

White: 

Oaked Chardonay

Chataue St Michelle, Washington State

Tinhorn Creek Chardonay, B.C.

Riesling: (off-dry for ham, dry for turkey)

Dr. Loosen Mosel, Germany

Quails Gate Riesling, B.C.

Gehringer Brothers Riesling, B.C.

Rose: 

Pinot Noir or grenache based

Provence Rose Domaine Houchart, France

Unsworth Rose, Vancouver Island

Red:

Pinot Noir (lighter styles)

Red Rooster Pinot Noir, B.C.

Stoneleigh or Oyster Bay Pinot Noir, New Zealand

Zinfandel (with lower alcohol percentage)

Orso Bruno Zinfandel, Italy,

Luccarelli primitivo, Italy

Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel, USA

Sparking:

Cava

Codorniu Clasico, Spain

Freixenet, Spain