Sugar cookies taste even better alongside Chardonnay!
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Hot chocolateand marshmallows.
Certain Christmas combos justwork, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt explore other options!
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Keeping an open-minded palate, we can come up with very interesting matches, Egorov says.
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Sugar Cookies
Christmas cookie wine pairing:Chardonnay
Bust out that oak-aged Chardonnay.
Aging a wine in oak imparts a hint of vanilla flavor, which only makes this pairing even better.
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Moscatel is one of many types of Muscat wines.
Most Moscatels offer some orange essence, which is a delight with gingerbreads spice.
Remember our dark with dark scheme?
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From there,vanilla extractand salt often join the party.
Whatevershortbread variationyou bake up, Kakalios is keen on another Muscat-based wine: Moscato d’Asti.
Thislow-alcohol, sweet, and bubbly vino is an elegant pairing that wont overpower shortbreads delicate flavors.
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(Lucky enough to have extra?
Transform it into aTinto de Veranoto enjoy later in the evening or week!)
That being said, the forceful coconut essence can make for a challenging pairing.
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Popescu says the fix can be found in the dessert wine section.
Enter: Port, a Portuguese fortified dessert wine.
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