Christmas Day Menu
Starters
The first course of a Christmas feast sets the tone for the whole celebration. The key is to choose something crisp and refreshing. A sparkling wine is always a crowd-pleasing choice to get the bubbles flowing, but a zesty, clean white will also harmonise beautifully with those lighter, delicate starter flavours.
Prawn Cocktail
Churton Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
A delicious full-flavoured Sauvignon, none of your usual unsubtle gooseberry flavours here, but a wine full of ripe passion fruit and mango with a subtle mineral finish.
Brie and cranberry filo parcel
Tanners English Sparkling Brut, Traditional Method
Gentle and charming, with delicate hints of honey and orchard blossom. With a light, creamy mousse, the palate shows elegant conference pear and orchard fruits, blanched almonds and brioche, with touches of lime, lemon peel and a saline hint.
Starter showstopper wine
Tanners Extra Réserve Spécial, Brut Champagne
It might sound biased, but this really is a wonderful champagne. In a vintage style, you’ll enjoy notes of toasted brioche and biscuits, complemented by ripe orchard fruit. With a creamy texture and toasty finish, it’s not only superb value for money, but guaranteed to impress.
Mains
When it comes to Christmas Day, the main course is the star of the show and choosing the perfect wine to pair with it can elevate the whole festive feast! Whether you're serving up a traditional turkey, a rib of beef, or a delicious vegetarian dish, the right glass of wine will make the meal even more memorable.
Roast Turkey with all the trimmings
Chablis, Les Valéry, Jean Durup
Sophisticated and refreshing, Chablis is a Christmas must-have! Tuck into fresh aromas and flavours of crunchy green apple, zesty lemon peel and a subtle hint of juicy white peach. The signature Chablis minerality shines through with every sip – during Christmas and beyond
Roast Beef
Tanners Super Claret, Haut-Médoc 2019
Produced for Tanners by Château Cissac, this classical Haut-Médoc is from a great Bordeaux vintage. Graphite and gravel combine with attractive new oak and rich cassis fruit with a lengthy, moreish, savoury finish.
There is no better partner at the moment for a roast dinner, and much more besides.
Beetroot and Red Onion Tarte Tatin
Tanners Merlot, Pays d'Oc
A 5 star wine from the own-label range, this best-selling red is deliciously soft and fruity with lots of juicy plum flavours. A superb, easy-drinking wine, it’s a fantastic addition to your Christmas table for everyone to enjoy.
Showstopping main course red
Châteauneuf-du-Pape,Télégramme, Famille Brunier
A powerhouse of flavour and warmth, the Télégramme 2022 is the perfect festive companion, guaranteeing comfort and celebration with every glass. This is the stunning second wine from the legendary Famille Brunier of Vieux Télégraphe and it offers beautiful aromas and flavours of baked black plum, dried herbs, sweet baking spices and rich cassis.
Showstopping main course white
Viré-Clessé, Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon
If you are seeking a luxurious, high-quality white wine to complete your festive menu, look no further than this exquisite bottle. Indulge in aromas and flavours of juicy white peach, fragrant honeysuckle, candied lemon peel and warm, toasted brioche.
"...gloriously creamy white burgundy, the Viré-Clessé Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon 2023... not cheap, but white burgundy isn’t and it’s surprising to find this quality from the Maconnais."
Fiona Beckett, Eat This, Drink That, Live Well, November 07, 2025
It’s also available as a magnum, which is even better for keeping thirsty guests happy and glasses topped up.
Desserts & Sweet Treats
From the rich, boozy hug of a traditional Christmas pudding to an indulgent chocolate yule log or a crumbly mince pie, the end of the feast calls for a wine that can stand up to all that intense sweetness and flavour. If you’re struggling to decide what to pair with pudding, always choose a sweet wine to match with sweet food.
Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake or Mince Pies
Triana Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Jerez, Bodegas Hidalgo - 50cl
Bursting with luscious aromas and flavours of soft, juicy raisins, crushed walnuts and gooey toffee and dried figs, this Sherry is Christmas in a bottle! It also makes for a versatile and quick-to-prepare pudding when poured over vanilla ice cream – enjoy!
Chocolate Yule Log
Rivesaltes Grenat, Sur Grains, Domaine Boudau (organic) – Half
A first rate wine – it’s silky, smooth and oh-so-delicious. Bursting with ripe red and black fruits, it’s utterly moreish, superb value and it might just be your new favourite wine to match with anything chocolatey.
Showstopping sweet treat wine
Tanners Patrono Fine Ruby Port
Christmas is not complete without a bottle of Port. Rich, smooth and utterly irresistible, it’s the perfect partner for Christmas treats. Enjoy flavours of blackberry jam, damsons, juicy black cherry and layers of warming sweet spice. It’s a showstopping Port without a hefty price.
Cheeseboard
No Christmas Day feast is truly complete without a decadent cheeseboard. Since your board is likely to feature a range of flavours, from creamy brie and tangy goat's cheese to sharp mature cheddar and powerful stilton, finding one perfect partner is a tough ask. However, focusing on wines with good acidity or sweetness to cut through the richness, you can ensure your final course is a tasty success.
CHEESEBOARD
Tanners Late Bottled Vintage Port 2019
With no need to decant, this LBV offers exceptional flavour at a superb price. With all of the classic Port flavours from juicy blackberry, soft cherry and peppered with hints of violets, this bottle is a must-have for cheeseboards and post-dinner board games.
Showstopping Vintage Port
Taylor's Vintage Port 1970
There’s a strong Tanners connection with this latest batch of Taylor’s 1970, as we bottled it on release and it’s spent the rest of its life cellared locally with a long-time customer. With half a century of cellaring, this has developed into something rather special. A wine of great finesse and complexity, it shows wonderful depth and complexity with dried fruit aromas and flavours with a hint of wild strawberry fruit amongst prune, raisin and warm spice notes and has an incredibly long finish. A sensational wine with a big reputation, it doesn’t disappoint!