Nothing says the holidays more than opening up a bottle of beautiful spirits or wine with loved ones. Lucky for you, we have everything you need to craft a perfect cocktail for Thanksgiving dinner or toast in the new year with a bottle of exquisite champagne. To help you elevate each moment of the season with perfect drink pairings, we’ve teamed up with Moët Hennessy to curate a list of wines, spirits, and champagnes perfect for gifting and sharing. Let us guide you through the holiday season with some of our favorite spirits and wines to gift and share!
Perfect Pairings for Holiday Feasts
Winter has arrived with its warm and inviting flavors that encourage you to just sit and stay for a while. If you celebrate with friends, you can make the evening unforgettable with a signature cocktail. If your friend group breaks tradition for a more creative dinner, Lady Gaga’s Limited Edition Dom Pérignon Vintage 2010 is an exemplary pairing for a holiday charcuterie tablescape or seafood dishes like this sumptuous pumpkin ravioli with creamy crab sauce.
For traditional holiday feasts, you can pair Veuve Clicquot Rosé beautifully with roasted turkey or duck. This cask-aged wine has a hint of spice on the palate that perfectly compliments main-course dishes in a new and unexpected way. To complement your favorite dessert, try pairing your favorite flavors with Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Moët Impérial Brut will add a vibrant touch to traditional pumpkin pie and new classics like this salted caramel chocolate torte.
Unwrapping New Christmas Traditions
Whether you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, you can add some extra cheer with keepsake gifts like Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 or the iconic Hennessy Paradis Rare Cognac. You’ll also delight single malt lovers with a bottle of Glenmorangie Signet, an exclusive blend of rare whiskies matured in the world’s best casks.
After the presents have been unwrapped, elevate Christmas brunch with a Belvedere Iced Latte. Feeling the need for an effervescent option? Try the Chandon Garden Spritz, a ready-to-share and more jubilant alternative to your typical mimosas. This delightful bottle is a sparkling Argentinian wine that is masterfully blended with macerated oranges and balanced with a unique bitters recipe.
If your Christmas dinner is more on the traditional side, pair your main course with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon like the Josh Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The Glenmorangie 18 Years Old can also serve as a perfect pairing for Christmas cakes — aged in Oloroso casks, this single malt’s rich and complex flavors of nuts, dried fruits, and light smoke add exceptional depth to any dessert. If you want to introduce newer culinary traditions like Christmas Fettuccini, try the luminous Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or the elegant Château d’Esclans Les Clans.
Toasting the New Year
We recommend starting your celebrations with a bespoke Belvedere 10 Vodka; the illuminated bottle adds a luxe beginning to the festivities. Continue the evening with a dram of Islay’s finest with a captivatingly smoky flight of the Ardbeg collection. As midnight draws near, hand out Rosé Champagne garnished with Sugarfina candy, conveniently packaged together with Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial or Veuve Clicquot Rosé.
When the magic moment arrives, raise a glass of champagne to celebrate 2022 with Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013, which serves a beautiful bouquet of floral and tropical fruit notes in a full and dramatic body on the palate. Pair it perfectly with Hennessy X.O and taste how both expressions of cognac and champagne elevate each other for an unforgettable experience of flavor.
After the midnight toasts and well-wishes, your favorite night owls can continue the party with Volcán de Mi Terra’s Tequila Cristalino — a robust agave spirit with rich caramel and chocolate notes, perfect for both midnight margaritas and savoring in a sipping glass.
Find Your Perfect Gift
Moët Hennessy has fantastic gifts for every person on your list. Give your Thanksgiving hosts a bottle of Chandon Étoile Rosé to enjoy after the guests have all left. Set the moment for your engagement with an engraved bottle of La Grande Dame to toast a new life together. Looking for more options? Whether you are searching for stocking stuffers for peat lovers or luxury gifts for even the most discerning palate, you can find everything you need in the ReserveBar Picks collection.