WINE
Perfect match
Tesco wine team give us their expert tips for food and wine pairing, and which of the season’s best wines to serve with your Christmas dishes
Great with... rich veggie mains
Great with... turkey and trimmings
The blackberry and plum flavours in this elegant malbec, and its long, fruity finish, mean it stands up well to deeply flavoured dishes like the earthy Finest Mushroom and Spinach Vol-au-Vents (p8). Finest Argentinian Malbec, £7.50 (75cl)
Ripe with gooseberry, passion fruit, and herbal notes, this wine is a great option for Christmas Day as it balances beautifully with turkey as well as veggie mains or sides.
Great with... seafood
Great with... roast beef
Not just an apéritif, Champagne is a great partner for subtle yet rich seafood, such as Smoked Salmon (p6), dressed with a squeeze of lemon, or Coquille St. Jacques, with its creamy sauce (p7). Finest Premier Cru Champagne, £19 (75cl)
Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, £7.50 (75cl)
Rich and deeply flavoured, this fruity yet fragrantly spiced wine has an underlying savouriness which makes it the ideal drop to enjoy with a meaty roast. Serve a bottle with the Finest Bone-in Rib of Beef (p16). Finest GSM, £8 (75cl) Shop in-store or order online at tesco.com/christmas 19