"Whether the intention is pure hedonism, culinary prestige, avoidance, social lubrication, social or all of the above, it's very likely that you'll find a bottle of wine amidst your holiday spread this season ( or otherwise). That said, there are certain stipulations to heed when it comes to bottle selection. For one thing, your wine of choice ought to hold up to the decadence of indulgent sweet potato, glazed ham, elaborate cheese spreads, pie or whatever other holiday fare you're into."
"To that end, there a few things we know for sure: For one, a magnum is in order. For another, wine will always go fast at a holiday table, so no need to shell out on the allocated white Burgundy. Instead, we're looking for a bang-for-your-buck crowdpleaser-like this magnum of 2024 Gros Bisou red from Domaine Mosse , which you can find for around $60 to $75. It's a red field blend of Malbec, Grolleau and Gamay from the Loire Valley that's light enough to sate the "I don't drink red" constituent, and full bodied enough for the Cab Dads. "Its profile has crunchy red fruit, and bright acidity. It's so easy-drinking, it'll definitely have people saying they wish you'd gotten two bottles for the table," says Mariano Garay, wine director at New York's . It'll mingle just as naturally with a gravy-laden turkey as it will a wedge of brie."
Holiday wine should pair with indulgent dishes and appeal to a broad range of tastes and ages. A magnum is recommended for gatherings because wine moves quickly at the table. Prioritize value and crowd-pleasing character rather than expensive, allocated bottles. The 2024 Gros Bisou from Domaine Mosse is an affordable magnum option, typically $60–$75, blending Malbec, Grolleau and Gamay from the Loire Valley. The wine offers crunchy red fruit, bright acidity, and a light-bodied profile that still satisfies heavier palates, making it versatile with gravy-laden turkey, glazed ham, cheese spreads, and pie.
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