As temperatures cool and gatherings move indoors, holiday menus change. From turkey and stuffing to brisket, every table deserves the right bottle. Circle Liquor has recommendations for any occasion.
A Gratitude Toast: The Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is a pairing challenge: one plate can combine sweet squash, tart cranberry relish, savory stuffing, and lean turkey. Heavy, high-tannin reds may clash, so choose wines with vibrant acidity and versatility.
For white, try a dry or off-dry Riesling; its acidity cuts through buttery potatoes and complements poultry. Prefer red? Choose a Cru Beaujolais or cool-climate Oregon Pinot Noir—light, fruity, and food-friendly.
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Thanksgiving is also the best time of year for holiday-themed cocktails and beers. Rum Chata Pumpkin Spiced makes a delicious martini, while locally distilled Blue Rascal Pumpkin Whiskey can add a seasonal twist on a Manhattan or Old Fashioned. Southern Tier also has a Pumking Whiskey to match their pumpkin pie flavor-laced beer, Pumpking. We are fully stocked with all of these treats for you this holiday season!
The Main Event: Christmas Feasts
For prime rib or slow-roasted lamb, choose a glass that matches the moment. Winter calls for full-bodied whites and velvety reds. Start Christmas dinner with an oaked Napa Chardonnay or aged white Rhône blend. Creamy textures and notes of brioche and winter pear set an opulent tone.
With the main roast, pour a structured Bordeaux, a bold Barolo with notes of dried rose and leather, or a plush Washington Syrah. Each can stand up to rich sauces and holiday spices.
Sparkling Magic for Winter Nights
Sparkling wine isn’t just for New Year’s Eve; it refreshes the palate between rich dishes and toasts. Champagne is the gold standard, while traditional-method English sparkling wine and high-altitude Cava offer complexity and value.
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This year, look to Crémant. Made with classic Burgundy grapes—Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Aligoté—it offers excellent value. Brut is fresh and balanced, Blanc de Blancs is crisp and citrusy, and Blanc de Noirs Brut is rich and rounded. We recommend André Delorme Crémant de Bourgogne Brut NV.
As always, Circle Liquor makes holiday gifting easy. Explore our Christmas aisles for gift sets and liquor, wine, and beer baskets, or let us create a custom basket. We can even deliver your gifts, ensuring your holiday is stress-free, delicious, and unapologetically uncorked.
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