Dukes Hill and Corney & Barrow craft festive wine pairings
As Christmas approaches, Dukes Hill guides the feast with carefully considered wine matches for every course, from opener to finale.
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Two glasses of burgundy wine raise together in a toast, their deep colour catching the light as hands meet over a wooden board spread with cheese, cured meats, fresh figs and crackers. Evergreen sprigs and frosted pinecones frame the scene below, while bottles rest at the margins, ready to accompany the meal.
Dukes Hill has collaborated with Corney & Barrow to shape the shape the season’s eating. The pairing guide moves through the rhythm of Christmas lunch and dinner, matching wines to each course rather than imposing a single selection across the feast. This approach recognises that opening courses call for different qualities than those that conclude the meal, and that cheese, fruit and nuts have their own elegant companions.
The guide draws on the particular knowledge of both houses. Dukes Hill, which specialises in British charcuterie and cheese, knows how these elements transform on the palate when paired thoughtfully; Corney & Barrow, with its long experience in fine wine, understands how different vintages and regions speak to particular foods. Together they offer guidance that moves beyond generic suggestion to offer genuine consideration for what arrives at the table.
The pairing suggestions bridge tradition and refinement, honouring the scale and ceremony of Christmas eating while offering contemporary wisdom about what works. For those shaping their festive table, the guide offers a practical compass through the choices ahead, each recommendation grounded in the harmony between what is eaten and what is drunk.
The full pairing guide is available through Dukes Hill’s website.
Imagery courtesy of Dukes Hill (@dukeshill).