Nozeco Buck’s Fizz (£4, Morrisons) (£4.50 Ocado)
About: Start celebrations early with a Christmas fizz. Explosive and greedy in the mouth, enjoy vibrant citrus notes with lively bubbles.
Retail link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-bucks-fizz-alcohol-free/112215831
Nozeco Spritz (£4, Morrisons)
About: This non-alcoholic spritz is a beautiful bright orange with vibrant bubbles and natural orange and grapefruit flavours. Its beautiful freshness makes it an ideal apéritif, or it also pairs wonderfully with desserts such as trifle.
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-spritz/113171711
Nozeco Sparkling (£3.50, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose) (£4.25, Coop)
About: Expressive with intense fruity notes, this zero-alcohol fizz is dominated by white flowers and muscat white grapes. It’s a refreshing choice to enjoy as an apéritif, perfect for beginning the festive celebrations.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/303775552
*PROMOS
Down from £3.50 to £3 at Sainsbury’s (02/12/24- 30/12/24)*
Nozeco Sparkling Rosé (£3.50, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Ocado)
About: This alcohol-free sparkling rosé is filled with strawberry and red berry flavours, offering vibrant and fruity notes.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/303775615
*PROMO*
Reduced from £3.50 to £3 at Sainsbury’s from now until 30th December
Reduced from £3.50 to £3 at Tesco from 2nd of December to 20th of January
*New Nozeco Rosé (still) (£5, Morrisons)
About: Beautiful pale pink in colour, this rosé is lively and balanced with notes of strawberry and berry, revealed through floral aromas. It goes wonderfully with fruity desserts.
Retail Link: Coming Soon! New launching in November!
*PROMO
Reduced from £5 to £4 at Morrisons during launch period
*New Nozeco Merlot (still) (£5, Morrisons)
About: A deep garnet red colour with intense aromas of red fruits dominated by plum. On the palate, it is round and velvety with notes of red berries, strawberries and plums—it pairs perfectly with a cheeseboard.
Retail Link: Coming Soon! New launching in November!
*PROMO
Reduced from £5 to £4 at Morrisons during launch period
Christmas Eve Seafood Supper
Wine: La Baume Olivette Piquepoul (£9.99, Majestic)
About: La Baume’s refined wine is slightly sweet, round, and well-balanced, revealing an elegant and fine palate.
Festive Pairing: This white pairs beautifully with a prawn cocktail.
Retail Link: https://www.majestic.co.uk/wines/symbiose-piquepoul-sauvignon-blanc-cuvee-florence-10065
Wine: Calvet Cuvée du Cap Sauvignon Blanc (£8.99, Waitrose) (£9, Ocado)
About: Lively with a generous palate, white peach and lime aromas. The long citrus finish of this wine pairs beautifully with seafood, enhancing the delicate flavours of shellfish and adding a refreshing lift.
Festive Pairing: Serve alongside a shellfish platter.
Retail Link: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/calvet-bordeaux-cuvee-du-cap-sauvignon-blanc/017879-8666-8667
Christmas Breakfast Bubbles
Wine: Fleurs de Prairie Sparkling Rosé (£8.75, Morrisons)
About: Start your Christmas morning off in style with this delightful sparkling rosé. Its creamy palate and delicate bubbles add a touch of elegance to the festivities, making it the perfect way to toast the start of the celebrations.
Festive Pairing: A winter berry breakfast
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/fleurs-de-prairie-sparkling-rose/112646199
Wine: Louis Couturier Crémant (£12, Morrisons)
About: This fresh Crémant with light and soft bubbles is the perfect Christmas morning celebratory tipple.
Festive Pairing: Serve with smoked salmon whilst unwrapping presents.
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/louis-couturier-cremant-de-bordeaux/112701961
Wine: JP Chenet Spritz 5.5% (£7, Ocado)
About: Bringing brightness to your Christmas morning; natural orange flavours and fine, persistent bubbles will accompany you in all your apéritifs and festive moments.
Tip: Enjoy chilled with a slice of orange.
Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/spritz-by-chenet-5-5-634561011
*PROMO*
Reduced from £7 to £6 at Ocado from 2nd of December to the 31st of December
Christmas Canapés
Pigs in Blankets
Wine: La P’tite Pierre Red (£7, Tesco)
About: Purple in colour, this elegant red blend offers velvety tannins, underlying spices and a fruity finish.
Festive Pairing: Perfect for pairing with winter favourites and complementing the flavours of sausages wrapped in bacon.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/314934808
Crudités
Wine: JP Chenet Sauvignon Blanc (£6.75, Tesco)
About: Fresh, round, fruity with a delicate bouquet of citrus notes.
Food Pairing: This Sauvignon Blanc is wonderful on its own or with a festive crudités platter and herbed dip.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/257439479
*PROMO*
Reduced from £6.75 to £6 at Tesco from 2nd of December to the 31st of December
Smoked Salmon
Wine: Calvet Réserve Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux (£9.99, Waitrose)
About: Perfectly balanced with a long, fruity and floral finish, this Sauvignon Blanc is superb on its own or with light appetisers.
Festive Pairing: This wine is a brilliant partner for festive starters such as smoked salmon and horseradish canapés.
Retail Link: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/calvet-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-bordeaux-france/588885-83473-83474
Oysters
Wine: Calvet Muscadet (£8, Tesco)
About: Bright and lively, this Muscadet offers fruity and floral notes with a palate of crisp tropical and a touch of mint.
Festive Pairing: Serve with beautiful briny oysters.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304395677?
Christmas Lunch
Turkey
Wine: Calvet Heritage Côtes Du Rhone Villages (£8, Ocado)
About: This red wine is generous, full and smooth with an intense aroma of aromatic essences blended with mild spices.
Food Pairing: Elegant berry fruit aromas make it wonderful to pair with richer flavours without overpowering roast turkey.
Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/calvet-heritage-cotes-du-rhone-villages-red-254289011
Christmas Ham
Wine: JP Chenet Merlot (£6.75, Tesco)
About: Offering expressive aromas of red fruits and cherries with velvety tannins and a long finish in the mouth.
Food Pairing: This red wine’s fruit flavours make it great to complement the sweet notes of honey-baked ham.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/257439387
Roast Beef
Wine: Calvet Prestige Merlot Cab Sauvignon (£8, Tesco, Ocado, £8.25, Sainsbury’s)
About: This brilliant ruby red is a classic, full-bodied red. It is ideal with roast beef dinner.
Food Pairing: The fleshy and well-balanced flavour complements the intensity of slow-cooked beef in a rich red wine gravy.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/264756692
Roast Beef
Wine: Calvet Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon (£9.99, Waitrose)
About: This wine is full-bodied and well-balanced. Its notes are long and fruity with hints of gingerbread, caramel and black pepper.
Food Pairing: It is a wine made for the festivities and is thoroughly enjoyed with red meats such as Beef Wellington.
Retail Link: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/calvet-reserve-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-bordeaux-france/042475-21014-21015
*PROMO*
Reduced by 25% at Waitrose to £7.99 from 4th December to 1st January
Duck
Wine: JP Chenet Cabernet Syrah (£5.45, Morrisons)
About: This red is nicely structured with a bouquet of spices and long-lasting notes of cherry and blackcurrant.
Food Pairing: The full-bodied palate of this wine works nicely to enhance duck dishes by complimenting rich flavours.
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/j-p-chenet-cabernet-syrah/101577440
*PROMO*
On the permanent “2 for £11″ at Morrison’s
(V) Vegetable Tart
Wine: Calvet Prestige Sauvignon Blanc (£8, Tesco, Ocado)
About: Perfectly balanced with citrus and vanilla spiced notes.
Food Pairing: Bright fruit aromas allow for this wine to pair deliciously with sweet seasonal roasted vegetables, such as in a squash and sweet potato tart.
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/289239327
(V) Nut Roast
Wine: Calvet Limited Release Merlot Bordeaux (£9, Ocado)
About: A beautiful ruby body with purple highlights and a long finish with rounds of liquorice.
Food Pairing: It is the perfect wine to accompany a nut roast, with dark red fruits and black cherries complementing the earthy and herby flavours.
Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/calvet-limited-release-bordeaux-merlot-58599011
Cheeseboard
Wine: Calvet La Fleur Baron Bordeaux (£6.50, Asda)
About: With a brilliant ruby colour and brick hues, the palate is fleshy, well-balanced, supple, and delicate.
Food Pairing: The perfect red for your cheeseboard, especially pairing well with hard cheeses like cheddar, gouda and manchego.
Retail Link: https://groceries.asda.com/product/merlot/calvet-la-fleur-bordeaux-baron-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon/910000416865
Boxing Day – Leftover Grazing
Wine: Nectar & Nature (£7, Morrisons)
About: This rosé perfectly balances tension, volume, and a long lingering finish.
Food Pairing: Enjoy with light bites such as sausage rolls, mince pies and cheese.
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nectar-nature-igp-mediterranee-rose/113736727
Wine: JP Chenet Sparkling Rosè light 5.5% (£6, Ocado)
About: A bouquet of wild strawberry and red cherry. Enjoy celebrating with this low-alcohol sparkling rosé.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with festive flavours like cranberry and brie or smoked salmon and cream cheese bite
Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/jp-chenet-smooth-fruity-sparkling-light-rose-5-5-265741011
*PROMO*
Reduced from £6 to £5 at Ocado from 2nd of December to the 31st of December
Wine: Instant Gris (£8, Morrisons)
About: A thirst-quenching and refreshing wine with notes of red fruits mixed with floral aromas.
Food Pairing: It is ideal with a charcuterie platter of leftover cheeses and meats.
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/instant-gris-igp-rose/113736698
Wine: Calvet Rosé Cap D’Agde (£9, Morrisons)
About: The palate is well-rounded, balanced, juicy and fresh, with lively aromatic notes.
Food Pairing: This rosé is wonderful enjoyed alone or to accompany an ultimate Christmas Sandwich.
Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/rose-calvet-cap-d-adge-igp-cotes-de-thau/110576051