{"id":2826,"date":"2018-12-04T19:34:16","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T23:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:34:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:34:58","slug":"north-carolina-wines-2018-holiday-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/north-carolina-wines-2018-holiday-table\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Wines for Your 2018 Holiday Table"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> to your holiday table. But where do you start?  What should you pair with classic holiday foods?  We’re back this year with some updated suggestions!<\/p>\n

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Biltmore Estate 2015 Chateau Reserve Blanc de Blancs<\/p><\/div>\n

Appetizers – Start your holiday meal with an array of appetizers.  What pairs best with appetizers?  Sparkling wine!  Sparkling wine is a versatile wine choice that pairs with just about anything.  We suggest the 2015 Ch\u00e2teau Reserve Blanc de Blancs from Biltmore Estate Winery<\/a> in Asheville.  It’s a beautiful wine full of tropical notes with a yeasty undertone.<\/p>\n

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McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks 2016 Muscat Blanc<\/p><\/div>\n

Winter Salad with Oranges – Oranges and spicy greens are perfect this time of year.  Add some feta cheese, walnuts and a tangy vinaigrette and you have magic!  To further that magic, pair the salad with the 2016 Muscat Blanc from McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks<\/a> in Thurmond.  Made in the Alsatian style this wine is dry with notes of citrus and honeysuckle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t