8 Christmas Cookie and Wine Pairings to Make Your Holidays Oh-So-Merry
Amp up your cookie swap with these delicious combos.
Whether you're dreaming of a white—or red—Christmas, these dessert and wine pairings have got you covered. At this year's cookie swap or holiday dinner, set out your favorite treats alongside a few bottles of vino. It is the most wine-derful time of the year, after all! (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves.)
Also check out our festive Christmas cookie recipes for the best cookie swap ever.
Chocolate Chip Cookies + Cabernet Sauvignon
$14, Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
This red is ideal for everyone's favorite chocolate chip cookie. "The red wine has aromas of cherry and currant with notes of dark chocolate and mocha that play well with the chocolate and vanilla notes in a chocolate chip cookie, without overpowering the wine with the cookie's sweetness," Tom Gore, founder of Tom Gore Vineyards, tells CountryLiving.com.
Sugar Cookies + Chardonnay
$12, Bonterra Chardonnay 2016
Chardonnay is rich, buttery, and oh-so-perfect to eat with a decadent sugar cookie, according to Olan Cox, Bonterra Organic Vineyards' on-site chef.
Fudge Crinkle Cookies + Zinfandel
$17, Bonterra Zinfandel 2016
Pair this rich chocolate-y cookie with wine equally as full-bodied and decadent in flavor.
Butter Cookies + Chardonnay
$40, Bonterra 'The Roost' Chardonnay 2015
The experts at Bonterra Organic Vineyards suggest this white wine, which is full of interesting notes of lemon, baked apple, and crème brulee.
Italian Anise Cookies + Viognier
$17, Bonterra Viognier 2016
This classic Italian cookie tastes even better when it's accompanied by a wine rich in fruity flavors.
Gingerbread Cookies + Zinfandel
$17, Bonterra Zinfandel 2016
It only make sense to pair the boldest holiday cookie with a striking glass of vino and this one comes with aromas of blueberry, black stone fruit, and black pepper.
RELATED: Gingerbread Cookie Recipes That Will Spice Up Your Holiday Season
Linzer Cookies + Sauvignon Blanc
$25, McBride Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2016
"This citrusy wine has aromas of grapefruit with peach and nectarine flavors on the palate," Robin McBride, cofounder of McBride Sisters Collection tells CountryLiving.com. "This wine picks up on the delicate flavor and fruit notes in a Linzer cookie."
Soft Molasses Cookies + Pinot Noir
$19, Bonterra 2016 Pinot Noir
With notes of rich raspberry and cola paired with hints of oak spice and vanilla, this decadent treat is the perfect complement for these soft, sweet, and spicy cookies.
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