Two Mountain Winery's Festive Holiday Pairs

It’s been said that a classic Cab goes great with Christmas lamb chop, and that for lighter dishes a Riesling will suffice, but here we’re all about the wine (and less about the usual way of doing things) so today, we’ve decided to provide all of Ye Faithful Wine Drinkers with our own ideas on holiday wine pairings. Gangnam Two Mountain style. Let’s begin:
 

1. Chardonnay + that ugly Christmas sweater

 

Nothing says Klassy Kristmas like the Chardonnay/Christmas sweater combo… Inevitably, one of your friends will throw a party that necessitates you outfitting yourself in one, in which case you can get completely sloshed and not worry about stains! Fashion, high and low, has considerations – and your wine selection is no exception.

2.  Cabernet Sauvignon + Bing Crosby Christmas album 

Well come onnnnnn, this one was obvious! Listening to the classics demands a big glass of gorgeous Cab. The more sips taken while dancing around, the more unabashed you’ll be about hitting all the high notes.  (Note: for the particularly festive, substitute Cabernet Franc.) 

3.  Lemberger + (warm socks +) Home Alone on DVD/VHS

When we say that Lemberger would go well with Christmas ham, some of us mean the main course on the dinner table, while others of us are referring to Macaulay Culkin in the best holiday movie EVER, Home Alone. (That kid is such a ham!) The peppery hints of the Lemberger hit you like a spare 2x4 hits Daniel Stern (every so often and right at the good parts), and its light body is perfectly mood-appropriate. (The warm socks are also crucial to the enjoyment of both – no good movie and no fine wine can be appreciated fully with cold feet.)

4. String of Christmas lights + Johnny Walker Blue Label

Trust us when we say that when it comes to Christmas lights, wine will not suffice. You are going to need the extra patience in the cord untangling / dead bulb identifying departments. We present you with our most suitable wine alternative and our sincere concern.

For those of you wearing Santa suits, in posession of Reindeer paraphernalia (antlers and noses notwithstanding), fashioning Mistletoe headbands, or celebrating Hanukkah, please inquire with Kelly, our Tasting Room coordinator, about case specific recommendations.

….and for all of you, Merry Christmas from us, and happy holidays!

(Also, don't forget... free December shipping, hohoho.)

This Week at Two Mountain Winery

*WARNING: This post contains a teaser!*

After putting the last of the 2012 vintage to barrel, Matt got busy tasting the 2011s (while Kelly experimented with video recording): 

The rest of the crew did some bottling and labeling of…well… here’s the preview:

There’s more to come (in news and wine) so stay tuned!