Holiday season is in full swing! Which means lots of holiday hosting. Spice things up a bit with holiday wine and appetizer pairings. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this menu works perfectly!
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After the excitement over the Fall Charcuterie Spread post I recently shared, I am back partnering with Risata Wines to share wine and appetizer pairings perfect for the holiday season. Whether it be Thanksgiving (just over two weeks away) or Christmas. The wine and appetizers featured will work for both occasions! The mix of sweet, salty, and spicy will leave every guest on your invite list satisfied!
Pairing wines can be tricky but with a little research (and taste testing) I’ve put together several delicious appetizers to pair with three different wines – a red, a white, and a sparkling wine. Again, a little something for everyone! Additionally, Risata Wines helps out by sharing a couple of pairing recommendations under the detailed description of each of their wines.
Aside from being quite tasty, all of these appetizers are easy to prepare and a couple of them can be done the day before. Making life even easier the day of your get together! Something I am personally ALL about!
Below you will find three wines to serve plus two to three pairings for each of the three wines. A mix of sweet, salty, and spicy – a little something for everyone!
Wine:
Red Moscato
Sweet red wine with juicy ripe raspberry, strawberry and nectarine flavors. This frizzante wine finishes sweet, yet with balanced acidity and slightly creamy mouth-feel.
Food Pairings:
Fall Butternut Squash Flatbread
Spiced Pecans & Walnuts
Wine:
Moscato d’Asti
Seductively sweet, boasting juicy stone fruit, tart citrus and floral honey flavors. The wine is fresh and fragrant.
Food Pairings:
Brie & Strawberry Jam on French Baguette
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese with Dill on French Baguette
Wine:
Risata Sparkling Rosé
Crisp sparkling wine with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and delicate floral notes.
Food Pairings:
85% Dark Chocolate
Chocolate Sugar Cookies made with coconut oil
The holidays is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family to break bread and enjoy some delicious wine! The holiday season is after all, all about celebrating and enjoying time with those closest to you.
So my recommendation, grab a couple of bottles of Risata Wines and whip up a few of the above appetizers (and sweet treats). I recommend Risata Wines as they are one of my absolute favorites! If you’ve followed Louella Reese for some time there’s a pretty great chance you’ve seen several posts featuring the brand. Most recently, a rosé inspired & filled spring brunch featuring their fabulous sparkling rosé. Which happens to be my personal favorite! While Joshua loves the Red Moscato seen in today’s post as well.
If you come to the Elliott’s, there’s a good chance you’ll find at least one bottle of Risata Wines on our bar. Most likely two to three!
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Thank you to Risata Wines for sponsoring this post. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Louella Reese happen. All views and opinions are of course my own!
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is only two weeks away!! You are seriously the cutest little hostess 🙂 Such a helpful post! I’m a rosé girl but I would honestly try any of these recommendations.
Lizzie
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With you gal! Time is flying but I am also so excited for the season. You are so sweet 🙂 thank you – I appreciate that lots. Thrilled to hear you found the post to be helpful. Risata’s Sparkling Rosé is absolutely wonderful and the dark chocolate + chocolate sugar cookies taste so yummy with it!
xo Laura Leigh
Wow! How cute is this?! It all looks and sounds so yummy! I need to prepare all this myself!
Aw thank you gal! Yes you absolutely should – so fun and delicious!
xo Laura Leigh
These photos are GORGEOUS! You are holiday party ready! Risata wines really are delicious, and you cannot beat the price!
Thank you so much Candace! Appreciate that lots gal 🙂 100% agree with you on that about Risata!
xo Laura Leigh
I cannot believe it’s already mid-November! This year is flying by! All of these wines sound delicious, can’t wait to give them a try!
Rachel
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I know right? It really is though! Don’t forget to pair them with yummy foods.
xo Laura Leigh
Ooooh I’ve yet to try this brand of wine, but now I’m excited to add it to my shopping list for my next gathering (or girls’ night). All these pairings sound truly delicious!
Yay! You will love it 🙂 thank you gal – appreciate it!
xo Laura Leigh
What a great post! I love these pairings so much – so great for all the upcoming get togethers over the holidays. I really want to try that sparkling Rose!
Aw thank you Lee 🙂 appreciate that lots! Definitely agree – a little something to satisfy everyone on your guest list.
xo Laura Leigh
This is perfect for all of my holiday get togethers or a fun girls night in! Thanks for sharing xoxo sarah
Aw yay! I am so happy to hear that 🙂 of course – thank you for reading!
xo Laura Leigh
What an awesome post to have a great dinner party! Thanksgiving is so close and this post is really helpful!
Kileen
cute & little
Aw thank you 🙂 thrilled to hear you found the post to be a good resource for your Thanksgiving celebrations.
xo Laura Leigh
Your kitchen is SO gorgeous – what a dream! I love exploring new food and wine pairings, and these look fantastic! Thank you for the suggestions!
Aw thank you so much Annie! Definitely one of our favorite spaces in our home. Of course – thank you for reading 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
This looks delightful! You always have the best spreads and such great ideas. I’ll have to try some of these pairings for the holidays!
Aw thank you Marlene 🙂 I really appreciate that! Please let me know what you think if you do!
xo Laura Leigh
This looks like such a fun little party! I love the pairings and set up that you did!
Aw thank you lady! Appreciate it lots 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
You know I would be all over that rose and chocolate pairing!! Also, can we talk about how cute your outfit is?!
-Morgan
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It was so good – need to do it again soon! And thank you 🙂
xo Laura Leigh