A wine expert shares his top three wines to skip for Christmas dinner, surprising many with his choices and reasoning behind them
London: The holiday season is here, and everyone’s gearing up for the big Christmas feast. But wait! Before you grab that bottle of wine, a wine expert has some advice.
Tom Gilbey, a well-known wine connoisseur, has shared his list of three wines that he won’t be serving this Christmas. He’s got quite the background, having worked with major wine importers and now running his own business.
His “three worst wines for Christmas” might catch you off guard. He doesn’t name specific brands, but even casual shoppers will recognize these bottles. One’s a white, one’s a red, and one’s sparkling.
First up is a cava. Tom takes a sip and says, “Cava, you’re out for Christmas.” He finds it a bit boring and not festive enough for the occasion.
Next, he tries a New Zealand sauvignon. While it has fruity notes of mango and passion fruit, he thinks it’s more like alcoholic fruit juice than a proper wine for dinner. “Mass-produced Kiwi sauvignon, there it goes,” he says, tossing it aside.
Finally, he samples a bold Malbec. It’s a strong wine, but Tom warns it might overpower the turkey. “You’re going to massacre my Christmas dinner,” he jokes, wanting something that complements the meal instead.
So, there you have it! Three bottles to avoid this holiday season. Cheers to making better choices!