Phylicia StitzelHave you ever come across a more delightful title? Seriously, who could resist the heavenly combination of wine and Christmas cookie pairing together? 🎄🍷 Well, my adventurous taste buds took on an epic experiment, and let me tell you, it was a festive feast for the senses! Get ready to embark on a journey through a magical world of wine and cookies, where flavors collide, taste buds dance, and holiday cheer fills the air as we go through our wine and Christmas cookie pairing. 🍷🍪🎉
Obviously, there are a LOT of flavors of cookies that are out there. You have chocolate, butter, mint, gingerbread, macron and so much more! This is going to just be a few of the many options that are out there so keep that in mind!
Table of Contents
First up on the merry pairing adventure…
Prosecco & Sugar Cookies (or Anginetti Cookies)
A nice dry prosecco is a great choice for sugar cookies. The more acidic taste of prosecco helps cut through the creamy, fatty taste of a good sugar cookie and the bubbles contrast nicely with the smooth cookie.
Cabernet Sauvignon & Zebra Cookie
This is a no-brainer! Chocolate and nice hearty Cabernet are the best of friends because of how rich the chocolate is the tannins help cut the cake and fudgy texture. But that isn’t the only cookie that a good Cabernet Sauvignon is paired with…
Zinfandel or Riesling Gingerbread Cookies
A gingerbread cookie is a very complex and flavorful cookie that can be paired with several different wines – that means that you don’t have just one. A Zinfandel is a fruit-based wine that has a strong taste. Its dark color and bold flavors go well with gingerbread cookies. Then the opposite side of the spectrum of wines is a Riesling light, fruity flavors of a good riesling create a nice contrast for the bold winter spices of a spicy gingerbread cookie, which enhances the flavors of both cookie and wine. The smooth, slightly oily texture of the wine also contrasts well with the rough texture of most gingerbreads.
Cabernet Sauvignon & Peppermint Cookie
Brace yourself for a taste explosion! 🎇🍫 Indulge in the rich, full-bodied goodness of a Cabernet Sauvignon and let it mingle with the irresistible combination of chocolate and peppermint in these cookies. The wine’s bold flavors complement the sweet, minty notes, creating a sensation that’s as cool as the winter wind and as cozy as a crackling fireplace. Ah, pure bliss!
Chardonnay & Butter Cookies
Chardonnay has a lovely, buttery flavor that pairs well with rich shortbreads and smooth butter cookies. The vanilla notes in chardonnay further complement the simple yet decadent flavors of a tasty shortbread.
Sweet Red or Riesling & Lavander and White Chocolate Cookies
Lavender is an aphrodisiac and when you put that in a cookie with a white chocolate glaze topping…is your mouth watering yet? This wine has a sweet taste and flowery aroma, and its subtlety lets the lavender’s fragrance grow on the palate.
Mulled Wine & Spiced Orange and Nut Cookies
Imagine swirling a warm mug of mulled wine in one hand while taking a bite of these delectably spiced cookies with hints of citrus and nuttiness! The fragrant spices in the mulled wine perfectly complement the delicate flavors in the cookies, creating a symphony of holiday goodness in your mouth. It’s like sipping on Christmas itself!
Riesling & Gingerbread Snaps:
Get ready to spice up your holiday season! 🎄🔥 Take a sip of a crisp Riesling that perfectly balances the warmth of gingerbread snaps. The wine’s aromatic profile, with hints of apricot and honey, complements the bold spices in the cookies, creating a harmony that’s both comforting and exciting. It’s like a warm hug from your favorite festive gingerbread person!
