Season Greetings! Christmas is almost here. This is undoubtedly the festival of the year celebrated and cherished not only in Australia but also around the world. The prettiest decor around the neighbourhood, the delicious Christmas feast, and the wonderful wines make Christmas a wholesome holiday filled with love, joy, and, of course, delightful pleasures. Which wines will be perfect for your Christmas celebration? Well, that's why we're here! Here's a handpicked selection of premium wines from Just Wines that are ideal for your holiday celebrations. Explore and discover the best wines that complement your delicious palate, and have a ripper Christmas!

Premium Holiday Wines to Celebrate the Season

Christmas is a special occasion for all of us, and when it comes to wines, you shouldn't just stick to ordinary wines. Make your Christmas table look more extraordinary with our top six superior wine picks that add more luxury and elegance to your fantastic Christmas celebration. Here are the six must-have wines for your holiday cheers you shouldn't miss this festive season.

The Penfolds Collection RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 2019 Barossa Valley

 

 

A great red wine that doesn't need much introduction because every wine lover must have heard about the OG red wine of all time. Penfolds Collection RWT Bin 798 Shiraz is one of the favourite Shiraz varieties among wine lovers and is a perfect red wine to uncork in your Christmas celebrations.

Sip and Enjoy
This amazing red wine boasts a rich and flavourful blend of blueberry, goji berry, loganberry, chocolate, hazelnut, and liquorice flavours. It offers a smooth and silky texture with a sophisticated aftertaste.

Christmas Delights to Pair

• Roast Beef or Prime Rib
• Christmas Ham with a Glaze
• Duck or Goose with Berry Sauce

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Champagne

 

 

Christmas and Champagne go hand in hand, and you can't go wrong with a fine bottle of Champagne to begin your festive celebrations. This Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage is one of the popular Champagnes, which is a perfect treat to double up your celebrations this holiday season.

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This elegant Champagne highlights the lively and fresh flavours of ripe fruits with the freshness of mandarin and pink grapefruit, along with undertones of almond and honey.

Christmas Delights to Pair

• Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce
• Smoked Salmon
• Christmas Pudding

Two Paddocks Central Otago Pinot Noir Rose 2023

 

Wines are perfect to elevate any moment, especially when the festival season is approaching. Wines like Rosé are an ideal choice to celebrate the holiday season. This Two Paddocks Central Otago Pinot Noir Rose 2023 is one of a one-of-a-kind rosé, with its beautiful pink tint and refreshing taste profile that complements all your Christmas festivities and holiday fun.

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This vibrant and aromatic rosé wine is filled with flavours of bright redcurrant, crushed raspberry, guava, plum, pink grapefruit, and spicy ripe mango, offering a fresh and satisfying finish.

Christmas Delights to Pair

• Goat cheese salad with fresh berries
• Grilled Seafood
• Honey-Glazed Ham

Dom Perignon France Brut

 

 

Champagnes are like a celebration in a bottle and are an essential addition to your wine cellar to get merry. This premium-quality Dom Perignon France Brut Champagne is one of the greatest wines for pairing with a lovely fizz that is heavenly to pair with a delicious Christmas feast.

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This elegant bottle boasts flavours of green apple pears, oyster shells, and faint cashews, along with baked notes, giving a refined and fulfilling mouthfeel.

Christmas Delights to Pair

• Lobster or Crab
• Oysters with Mignonette Sauce
• Triple-Cream Brie or Aged Gruyère

Yalumba Signature Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz Museum Release 2014

 

 

A signature red wine is the ultimate wine choice for great festive celebrations, and what could be a better choice than Yalumba Signature Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz? Which too, a museum release edition? This Cabernet Shiraz is a lovely drop that adds luxury and quality to your Christmas dining.

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This fine bottle offers flavours of red liquorice, coffee, and tapenade with intense aromas of blackcurrant and dark cherries, a delicious and flavourful after-finish.

Christmas Delights to Pair

• Roast Beef or Prime Rib
• Aged cheddar or blue cheese
• Plum Pudding

Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs Champagne

 

 

As said before, Christmas is the best time to uncork a gorgeous bottle of Champagne. This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with this Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs Champagne bottle and discover joy in each sip. It's a wonderful Champagne to light up your Christmas festivities.

Sip and Enjoy
This exceptional Champagne is loaded with flavours and floral aromas of white peaches, fresh hazelnuts, marzipan, almonds, and lemony and green apple notes. It offers citrussy and zesty textures with a refreshing finish.

Christmas Delights to Pair

• Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs
• Seafood Platter
• Lemon Tart

Christmas is the perfect time of year to enjoy the finest wines. Regardless of whether you're throwing a lavish Christmas party or simply spending time with your loved ones, these handpicked holiday special wines from Just Wines will offer you a great drinking experience and undoubtedly make a lasting impression. With suggested pairings, it will be a chef's kiss that will take you on a delightful journey that you might not have experienced before. So, get yourself festive-ready and raise a glass to Christmas with our best holiday wines!