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Start the day with a brisk walk in the crisp winter sun or battle it out at the Boxing Day sales, no doubt the afternoon will then consist of snacking on leftovers and reclining at home.

Pair your cold meats and cheese with the sophisticated Sancerre Plante Froide Domaine du Nozay 2022 — steely and precise with zesty citrus flavours underpinned by herbs and spices that lead into a long and flinty finish — this is particularly good with goat’s cheese. For red wine lovers, select Mucchietto Primitivo IGT Puglia 2023 as your Boxing Day choice. Fresh red cherries blended with juicy plums and blueberries hallmarked by cinnamon and vanilla notes complemented by velvety tannins.

If you’re planning to enjoy a turkey curry, we have a wine for that too. For a recipe that leans towards a more zesty and fragrant style, Thanisch Estate Riesling Kabinett Weingut Dr H Thanisch is a magical Mosel white expressing fresh lime, green apple and lemon zest. Alternatively, try Higham Pink Rosé Higham Vineyard, a stunning pink from Suffolk expressing delicate summer fruits with lemon zest and a creamy texture.

For a more creamy-styled curry, it’s back to Chardonnay with Cap au Sud 2021, made by legendary Puligny-Montrachet producers, the Carillon family. This southern French white is brimming with rich stone fruit character underpinned by lemony goodness and mineral layers complemented by vanilla and coconut notes.

When partnering with a rich and spicy curry dish, think Syrah — Syrah Elephant Hill 2017 is brimming with seductive black fruit, cracked black pepper and spice. More akin to a northern Rhône style red, this is a stylish drop from New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay.

Finally, for any leftover Christmas pudding or chocolates, you’ll need a drop or more of something sweet. Stick with a classic and savour Corney and Barrow Sauternes 2016, a vivacious little number that offers up quince and crème brûlée that is perfectly balanced by lemon tart acidity. If you’re seeking a more unusual pudding wine, enjoy Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest Joostenberg Estate 2022, as it boasts honeycomb and luscious pineapple combined with salinity and freshness.

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