{"id":862,"date":"2017-08-07T11:15:58","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T15:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketviewliquor.com\/blog\/?p=862"},"modified":"2024-10-17T12:05:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:05:32","slug":"ultimate-guide-seasonal-wine-pairing-chapter-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketviewliquor.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-seasonal-wine-pairing-chapter-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Pairing Guide: Chapter 6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 6: Winter Holiday Wines<\/h2>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

As mentioned in Chapter 5,<\/a> certain holidays deserve their\u00a0own special attention, especially during winter. In fact, 94% of adults in the United States celebrate at least one winter holiday. As you prepare for upcoming celebrations, pay special attention to the way wine might fit into those celebrations.<\/p>\n

Winter Holidays Worth Celebrating With Wine<\/strong>ine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Regardless of your religious background, many<\/p>\n

winter celebrations are hard to pass up on. In fact, New Year\u2019s Eve is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world and one of the oldest. It was first celebrated in Babylon 4,000 years ago.<\/p>\n

Because winter is a time of celebration, wine and spirits are frequently involved. During November, wine sales are at their highest, representing 37% of all beverage sales, as buyers prepare for winter holidays. But, as sales are advertised, and you start to shop for winter events, do you know where to start?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll focus on two of the most celebrated holidays in the world: New Year\u2019s Eve and Christmas. Take your enjoyment of each up a notch or two this year by focusing on special wine pairings as you plan and attend various parties.<\/p>\n

What Makes a Wine Better for the Winter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n

Our festive winter holidays not only lift our spirits, but they also add jubilation to the shortest days of the year. Christmas arrives four days after the winter solstice, with New Year\u2019s Eve a few short days later \u2014 we need something to lift our spirits during the dark days.<\/p>\n

Wine is one of our most trusted go-tos. But how can one wine be suited for the winter, while others are suited for summertime? The answer is that a wine\u2019s heartiness, viscosity, acidity and temperature all play into making it season-appropriate.<\/p>\n

One crucial factor to consider is how a wine pairs with food. When you think of winter foods, you probably imagine richer, heartier meals: stews, chili, pot roast, meaty soups, turkey, ham and similar mouth-watering dishes. Summer dishes, on the other hand, include lighter food like seafood and salads. The common factor among winter meals is the prevalence of meat and fat, which sticks with us as we make our way through chilly days.<\/p>\n

What makes a wine pair well with hearty winter meals? Winter wine typically have:<\/p>\n