Suggestions for matching New Year’s Eve wines to different types of guest, or host.
The Traditionalist
It’s New Year’s Eve and that calls for an Old World classic, but there’s no point wasting a grand cru at a big party.
Alternatively, perhaps you want something more special for an intimate gathering. Another option would be to serve a New World Pinot, Cabernet or Chardonnay and see if they can tell…
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California Cabernet to drink this festive season
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The Occasional Drinker
Serving a lower alcohol wine is the best strategy to ensure they are still partying past midnight.
The Pinot Grigio Lover
It’s become a favourite thanks to its easy drinking nature and wallet friendly status, and this guest will defend it to the death. You can go with it, or you could pour one of our recommended Pinot Grigio alternatives and see how it goes…
The Rosé Lover
Reminiscing with friends over a bottle or two of rosé is what parties are made for. There aren’t many wine styles that have emerged so rapidly on the scene.
It’s got to be sparkling…
And that’s that. Prosecco and good value Champagne are the obvious choices, but you could also put a twist on the theme. See below:
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Great value sparkling wine and Champagne for New Year’s Eve
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Grower Champagne without the high price tag
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Good quality Prosecco to try
The wine connoisseur
You’ve got two options, really; go big, or go interesting.
