Celebrate Christmas in style with te Pa Wines
Is there anything better than celebrating special times with your family and friends?
With the holiday season upon us, we have so many ways you can celebrate those precious moments, in style, with us.
Read on to get all of our festive tips for a beautiful holiday season this year.
Food & Wine: The perfect matches
What's your go-to meal style for the holidays? Chicken and turkey, beef, lamb or venison banquet, or seafood and salads? Feasting table loaded with cheese and fruits, or a more simple pasta dish?
Classic Christmas Pairings
For white meats like a classic roast turkey or chicken, you can't look past a gorgeous, balanced, slightly oaked Chardonnay. With enough weight and texture to stand up to a hearty roast dish, but the perfect amount of fresh citrus and acidity to balance the rich gravy and meat, Chardonnay is a fantastic option for your holiday table.
Try our acclaimed te Pa Reserve Collection Auntsfield Chardonnay, which is a limited edition option that is sure to please even the fussiest wine drinkers these holidays.
If you've got some 'wine geeks' coming for Christmas (or you're a wine geek yourself), our French oak barrel aged te Pa Sauvignon Blanc Oke is a fun and unique choice. Pair it like you would a Chardonnay, or you can also go for lighter food options like fresh seafood or even smoked fish.
For the red wine lovers
Marlborough Pinot Noir is another great option for the big day. Lighter bodied than big bold expressions like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir from our region is fruit-forward, with lovely refreshing acidity, and a sophisticated hint of smoky toasty vanilla from the time in French oak barrels. Our te Pa Pinot Noir is a lovely option if you're serving ham, beef, lamb, turkey or pork.
Seafood and Sauv
Of course, if you go in the opposite direction and opt for some lighter dishes, such as seafood and salads, then we'd recommend opting for a lovely, expressive and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.
Marlborough Sauv is world famous for being pure-fruited, clean, and uniquely aromatic. Perfect with fish, shell fish, cheeses and seasonal veggies, Sauv really is our go-to wine for the holiday meal table. Shop our flagship te Pa Sauvignon Blanc today.
New Years Eve and beyond
Once Christmas and Boxing Day are over, you know that familiar holiday feeling of days melding together, leftovers galore, and plans to go to the beach, to friends places, or to watch sport, will be in abundance. But let's not forget that last, special moment of the holidays - New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
If you want to sing along to Auld Lang Syne in style, then we reckon a glass of delicious, crisp Rosé is just the way to do it. Fun, frivolous, and so easy to match with canapes, Rosé is the perfect match for your New Year celebrations.
Looking to purchase some wine for Christmas? Get in touch with our friendly team today or for trade inquiries, please contact our New Zealand distribution partner Beverage Brothers directly.
