Festive Wines: What to drink this Christmas

Festive Wines: What to drink this Christmas

Author: The Times December 18, 2020 Duration: 34:42

With a week to go before Christmas, Stories of our times hosts Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch are joined by journalist and wine expert Jane Macquitty, to guide you through five of the best festive wine pairings for Christmas day. 


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Guests:

Jane Macquitty, The Times and The Sunday Times Journalist and wine critic. 


Hosts: Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.


The wines:

Champagne

Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne


White

2018 Domaine Henri Bourgeois Cuvée Le Prieuré des Hublots Sauvignon


Red for goose and game

2017 Villa Antinori Red


Red for turkey

2017 Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel


Port

Kopke Reserve Tawny Port

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