Corney & Barrow 

Our top Christmas food and wine matching tips

Starters
Smoked salmon and most seafood starters - combine well with Champagne, so if you want the ultimate indulgent start to your feast, Champagne is the best choice. However if you are saving the bubbles for later, Sancerre, Pouilly fume or an oaked chardonnay are also very good alternatives. For those looking for something to go with salad, you can't go wrong with an unoaked chardonnay - such as Chablis. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris would also be ideal companions.

Main meal - the star attraction
Nothing should detract from the main focus of the day - the turkey/goose/duck and all its trimmings, whatever you decide to choose, there is a huge selection of wines which are perfect for the occasion.

It is no secret that Pinot Noir is the perfect match for Turkey and Goose, if you fancy something different, you could try a Rhone Red (e.g. Chateauneuf du pape) or Bordeaux Reds, such as St Emillion or pomerol. For new world wine lovers, a Californian, Australian or South African Shiraz will also go well with Turkey.

Your white wine option could be a full bodied Chardonnay, or if you are planning to stuff your turkey, goose or duck with something fruity and spicy - Gewurtztaminer or Riesling are both great choices.

With vegetarian food, choose wines that won't overwhelm the dish such as a rich chardonnay. Burgundies are an excellent choice - the maturer the better as you don't want the delicate flavours fighting the tannins of a younger wine. You can also try Sauvignon Blanc or if you are looking for a red wine, Pinot Noir is, again, a great choice.

Sweets and other treats
The general rule for dessert is that the wine should be sweeter, so you could opt for port or sherry, which will also go with a cheese board. Sauternes is another great wine you can have with dessert, if you prefer the lasting flavour of honey. Any of these wines are a wonderful way to round off a sumptuous feast. .