Holiday Wine Tasting: 5 Premium Wines & Sommelier Pairing Tips

Join WSET Level 3 sommelier and wine educator Wilfred Valenta for an intimate holiday wine tasting featuring 5 premium wines — including sparkling, aromatic white, Pinot Noir, bold red, and a festive dessert wine.

This is a fun, approachable tasting designed to help you confidently choose wines for:

• holiday dinners
• cocktail parties
• gift-giving
• cheese boards
• festive celebrations

What you’ll taste

You’ll enjoy a curated flight of 5 wines selected for holiday food pairings, including:

• One premium sparkling wine (Champagne-style)
• One aromatic white (great for turkey + appetizers)
• One elegant Pinot Noir
• One bold winter red (perfect for roasts)
• One holiday dessert wine

Each wine is paired with small tasting bites.

What you’ll learn

• The best wine styles for holiday meals
• How to pair wine with turkey, ham, seafood & charcuterie
• How to build a holiday wine lineup guests love
• How to choose crowd-pleasing bottles at any budget
• When to chill, decant, or aerate wines
• How many bottles you actually need for a party

Who this is for

Perfect for:

• Date night
• Friends night out
• Wine lovers
• Beginners who want confidence
• Anyone hosting holiday meals