X-mas Food & Wine

Hmmm, we've done turkey for the last two years but are also doing duck (stuffed with another duck!) this year for xmas eve. I was considering a good Malbec (suggestions anyone?); Shiraz I have more with steak/lamb - although a blend with a bit of grenache could lighten the shiraz up to suit the duck.

I've also got a Barolo or two I may consider pairing with the duck - what are your thoughts on that?

We're having a "tur-duck-hen" (turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a hen; south Louisiana seasonal treat). I'm planning on offering chardonnay and pinot noir -- haven't gotten down to selecting specifics.

Bart

Hi all, I've put a menu together for Xmas, but I'm still a little uncertain what wines to serve (except, of course, that we'll definitely be having the '48 Taylor's to conclude!). Any suggestions? I'd be particularly grateful for recommendations to accompany the goose... thanks and best wishes, Richard

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Hors d'oeuvres - probably a simple chicken liver pâté (Deutz NV Champagne)

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traditionally, i've had turkey (fried lately since I learned to love fried turkey), and all the usual trimmings that you would find at thanksgiving but with a few more "xmas" related deserts... plus of course lots of eggnog and wassail. I will probably post my wassail recipie in this newsgroup as soon as I dig it out of my "holiday recipie" folder. It will still be on topic in this newsgroup as you can use red wine or brandy instead of rum, as many do.

As for the WINE I choose, it's usually pinot noir... if I can't match a wine up well with what i'm eating, I seem to opt for either pinot noir or sangivose as they are my favorites.

Clint