The best drinks for the festive season

CHRISTMAS is the one time of year everyone thinks hard about what wine they will have with dinner. If you have a large family gathering around your table remember that you are highly unlikely to please everyone so I’m recommending a different wine with every course. You will note that I don’t mention Argentinian Malbec or Marlborough Sauvignon so if your guests really want either of these wines of the moment, encourage them to bring their own bottles. The wines and drinks I suggest below are just as on-trend and worth a try at any time of year.
First up are party wines; ideally you will want a crowd pleaser that will also serve as a match for turkey sandwiches.