{"id":2354,"date":"2017-12-06T10:41:29","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T14:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=2354"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:34:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:34:44","slug":"north-carolina-wines-2017-holiday-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/north-carolina-wines-2017-holiday-table\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Wines for Your 2017 Holiday Table"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are here! It\u2019s a time for celebration with family and friends which often means good food and good drink. With a growing industry and higher quality of wines, it is time to consider adding North Carolina wine to your holiday table. But where do you start? \u00a0What should you pair with classic holiday foods? \u00a0We&#8217;re back this year with some updated suggestions!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2344\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2344\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2344\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112307GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Off Dry Pear Mead from Starrlight Mead in Pittsboro<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Winter Salad with Pears &#8211; Pears and spicy greens are perfect this time of year. \u00a0Add some blue cheese and a tangy vinaigrette and you have magic! \u00a0To further that magic, pair the salad (pun intended) with the Off Dry Pear Mead from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.starrlightmead.com\">Starrlight Mead<\/a> in Pittsboro. \u00a0This mead is made with diluting the honey with fruit juice rather than water. \u00a0The palate begins with pear moves to honey and finishes with more pear.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2354 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/north-carolina-wines-2017-holiday-table\/biru-wp-20171201t112515gmt-0500-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2341\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112515GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2341'>\n\t\t\t\tRiverton Estate from Cypress Bend Vineyards in Wagram\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/north-carolina-wines-2017-holiday-table\/biru-wp-20171201t112328gmt-0500-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2342\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112328GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2342'>\n\t\t\t\tCarlos in the Buff from Dennis Vineyards in Albemarle\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Ham \u2013 Ham is a classic main course for any holiday. While Riesling is a classic pairing with any ham, we&#8217;re recommending two excellent muscadine wines this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first is the Riverton Estate from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cypressbendvineyards.com\">Cypress Bend Vineyards<\/a> in Wagram. \u00a0This dry Carlos wine is tart yet fruity. \u00a0It tastes very much like a Riesling with great acidity!<\/li>\n<li>The second is Carlos in the Buff from <a href=\"http:\/\/dennisvineyards.com\">Dennis Vineyards<\/a> in Albemarle. \u00a0Also, Carlos this wine was made with no skin contact. \u00a0It&#8217;s also only lightly sweet also with great acidity and less of the foxy quality often found with muscadine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-2354 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/biru-wp-20171201t112317gmt-0500-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-2343\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112317GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-2343'>\n\t\t\t\tGr\u00fcner Veltliner from Burntshirt Vineyards in Hendersonville\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/biru-wp-20171201t112103gmt-0500-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-2346\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112103GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-2346'>\n\t\t\t\tChambourcin from Carolina Heritage Vineyard &#038; Winery in Elkin\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Turkey \u2013 Roast turkey is versatile. You can pair with a white wine or a lighter red wine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For the white wine, we recommend the 2015 Gr\u00fcner Veltliner from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burntshirtvineyards.com\">Burntshirt Vineyards<\/a> in Hendersonville. \u00a0This wine is always stellar. \u00a0It has notes of citrus, apple. and peach. \u00a0This would match well with turkey and cranberry sauce.<\/li>\n<li>For the red wine, we recommend the 2015 Chambourcin from <a href=\"http:\/\/carolinaheritagevineyards.com\">Carolina Heritage Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/a> in Elkin. \u00a0This Chambourcin is lightly oaked with flavors of dark cherry and warm spice. \u00a0 This would also pair well with turkey and cranberry sauce or turkey and gravy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2347\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2347\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2347\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112023GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provencia from Hanover Park Vineyard in Yadkinville<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Duck \u2013 Ah, duck! It is poultry that has the umph of a steak! Classically you would pair duck with a Pinot Noir. But, if you can\u2019t find Pinot Noir, Chambourcin is a great substitute! \u00a0We recommend the 2014 Provencia from <a href=\"http:\/\/hanoverparkwines.com\">Hanover Park Vineyard<\/a> in Yadkinville. \u00a0This Chambourcin is a step above. \u00a0It was so special that it got a special name! \u00a0It&#8217;s smooth and bold with no hybrid bite.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2349\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2349\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2349\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111859GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reserve Syrah from Junius Lindsay Vineyard in Welcome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lamb \u2013 Lamb is one meat where you either love it or hate it. We happen to love it. A classic pairing with lamb is a wine from the Rh\u00f4ne Valley of France. \u00a0We recommend the 2013 Reserve Syrah from <a href=\"http:\/\/juniuslindsay.com\">Junius Lindsay Vineyard<\/a> in Welcome. \u00a0With warm oak and smooth cherry, this wine is easy drinking with light black pepper notes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-2354 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/biru-wp-20171201t111736gmt-0500-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111736GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2350'>\n\t\t\t\tTannat from Shelton Vineyards in Dobson\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/biru-wp-20171201t111723gmt-0500-jpg\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2351\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111723GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2351'>\n\t\t\t\tReserve Merlot from Jones von Drehle in Thurmond\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Roast Beef \u2013 Roast beef is another holiday classic. Of course, this calls for a hearty red wine!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first recommendation is the 2013 Tannat from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheltonvineyards.com\">Shelton Vineyards<\/a> in Dobson. \u00a0This is a big, bold red. \u00a0Yet it&#8217;s also smooth and balanced. \u00a0It&#8217;s perfect for beef or any red meat!<\/li>\n<li>The second recommendation is the 2012 Estate Reserve Selection Merlot from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jonesvondrehle.com\">Jones von Drehle<\/a> in Thurmond. \u00a0Aged in French oak for forty months, this wine has soft tannins with cherry and cocoa. \u00a0It also pairs well with duck confit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2345\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2345\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2345\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T112249GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">South Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay from RayLen Vineyards in Mocksville<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Seafood Lasagna, Roast Chicken or Roasted Vegetables &#8211; Any of these dishes make for a great additions to your holiday table. \u00a0For pairing with all of these, we recommend the 2015 South Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raylenvineyards.com\">RayLen Vineyards<\/a> in Mocksville. \u00a0Sourced from a vineyard near the South Mountains in Burke County, this wine is barrel fermented. \u00a0This wine is oaky and buttery yet retains good fruit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2348\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2348\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2348\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111939GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbera from Brandon Hills Vineyard in Yadkinville<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Any Tomato Based Dish &#8211; Having a dish with tomato sauce and maybe a little spice? \u00a0We recommend the 2010 Barbera from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandonhillsvineyard.com\">Brandon Hills Vineyard<\/a> in Yadkinville. \u00a0This wine is earthy yet with good cherry flavors. \u00a0It&#8217;s very smoothed and well balanced.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2352\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2352\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2352\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-113x150.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-840x1120.jpg 840w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-687x916.jpg 687w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-414x552.jpg 414w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500-354x472.jpg 354w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171201T111527GMT-0500.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finish Line Dessert Wine from Childress Vineyards in Lexington<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chocolate Desserts \u2013 Decadent chocolate desserts call for port-style wines. They are perfect with rich chocolate or just by themselves on a cold night. We recommend the 2012 Finish Line from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.childressvineyards.com\">Childress Vineyards<\/a> in Lexington. This fortified wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon. \u00a0It has strong notes of coffee and cocoa which pair perfectly with chocolate!<\/p>\n<p>These are our recommendations for 2017. \u00a0We&#8217;d love to hear your recommendations, so leave us a comment!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are here! It\u2019s a time for celebration with family and friends which often means good food and good drink. With a growing industry and higher quality of wines, it is time to consider adding North Carolina wine to your holiday table. 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