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Find Your Festive Favourite: Explore All Olly Smith’s Christmas Wine Recommendations

AuthorOlly Smith | Morrisons
ChristmasThe Best

Published on 30th Oct, 2025

Ready to make your Christmas magical? From spontaneous festive parties to the main event on Christmas Day, your table deserves the perfect pour. Wine expert Olly Smith has curated an exceptional collection of wines to fit every taste and budget. Explore more than 25 of Olly’s recommendations to find dazzling sparkling wines, impressive reds for roast beef or turkey, and brilliant choices for Boxing Day buffet feasting. Your festive wine list starts here!

Perfect for gifting

Olly’s personal go to: The Best Fitou
The perfect gift for sparkling wine lovers: The Best Cremant De Limoux Sparkling Brut
The perfect gift for red wine lovers: The Best Douro Superior Reserva

Perfect for a party

Fizz to enjoy as an aperitif or with light bites: Morrisons The Best Cava Brut
White wine to enjoy as an aperitif or with light bites: Morrisons The Best Verdicchio
The perfect bubbly pairing with party food: Morrisons The Best Prosecco Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G.
The perfect white wine pairing with party food: Morrisons The Best South African Chenin Blanc
The perfect rosé wine pairing with party food: Morrisons The Best Provence Rose
The perfect red wine pairing with party food: Morrisons The Best Dao
Red wine to enjoy with a charcuterie platter: Morrisons The Best Ribera Del Duero

Perfect for the main event

The perfect Christmas day fizz: Morrisons The Best Grand Reserve English Sparkling
Enjoy with fish & seafood: Morrisons The Best Gruner Veltliner
Enjoy with fish & seafood: Morrisons The Best Assyrtiko
Enjoy with the smoked salmon starter: Morrisons The Best French Viognier
Enjoy with turkey and all the trimmings: Morrisons The Best Gran Reserva Chilean Pinot Noir
Enjoy with turkey and all the trimmings: Morrisons The Best Cote Du Rhone Village Blanc
The perfect pairing with roast lamb: Morrisons The Best Marques De Los Rios Gran Reserva Rioja
The perfect pairing with roast beef: Morrisons The Best California Zinfandel
The perfect pairing with roast beef: Morrisons The Best Barossa Valley Shiraz
Enjoy with Christmas pudding or chocolate desserts: Morrisons The Best Pedro Ximenez
The perfect pairing with the cheese board: Morrisons The Best Pecorino Superiore
The perfect pairing with the cheese board: Morrisons The Best 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Perfect for boxing day

The perfect pairing with pork pie: Morrisons The Best Cremant De Limoux Rose
Enjoy with the boxing day buffet: Morrisons The Best Garnacha
Enjoy with the boxing day buffet: Morrisons The Best Alsace Gewurztraminer
The perfect pairing with cold meats: Morrisons The Best Chinon

Ready to uncork the best Christmas ever? With Ollie Smith’s expert pairings, you’re all set to make every festive meal unforgettable. Now is the time to stock up! Browse our full wine range and explore our inspiring Christmas recipe collection to cook up some stunning feasts that truly deserve a champion wine.

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