Christmas season is round the corner and that means it’s time for delicious home-baked cookies. Everybody loves cookies, whether classic sugar or the more complex internet creations, there’s nothing quite like warm, gooey or crispy cookies straight from the oven. Bake them or buy them, they are perfectly delightful. Speaking of cookies, what pairs wonderfully well with these sweet delights other than wine! From crisp whites to heavy reds, there’s something for every cookie, to make for the perfect evening snack to curl up with at the end of a long day. Below are a few cookie/wine pairings that are sure to tingle your palate and keep you munching.
SHORTBREAD AND CHARDONNAY
Good old shortbread. Buttery, flaky and perfectly tender with a hint of vanilla; these are the perfect cookies which represent Christmas in all its glory. Light and airy, they are perfectly matched by a glass of non-alcoholic Chardonnay. The delicate taste of the white wine enhances the flavour of the cookie in the best way possible. Switch out the festive cider for some Chardonnay this Christmas season for a match made in cookie heaven.
JAM COOKIES AND MERLOT
A good Merlot is perfectly layered. With hints of berries and rich, intense flavours, it is the perfect wine to pair with a good jam filled cookie. Fruity jam tastes absolutely divine when paired with a non-alcoholic Merlot. The red wine is sharp enough to cleanse the palate between bites while also complementing the jammy goodness. The cookie itself is sure to taste decadent and crumbly, due to the rich flavours of the jam and wine combined. This one is a great choice for cozy evenings in front of a fireplace.
SUGAR COOKIES AND CHAMPAGNE
Of all the pairings, this one takes the cake, or rather, the cookie. Sugar cookies are the epitome of Christmas spirit. Decorating them is half the fun; so go wild with the icing and adorn them with sleighs, elves and reindeers. These cookies are sweet, crisp and, a delight to devour. Non-alcoholic champagne, in all its bubbly goodness is the best choice to go with a good sugar cookie. A bite of sinful cookie, a sip of champagne, and all is right in the world. This combination is extremely delicious, so best leave some out for Santa.
GINGERBREAD MEN AND ROSÉ
Gingerbread men are another Christmas staple. This cookie, with its spicy notes of cinnamon, and rich flavours of honey is best eaten with a good non-alcoholic rosé. The nutty and dark taste of a Gingerbread man matches extremely well with the light and lingering taste of rosé. This combo is sure to make you feel like a kid.
Add some tinsel to the house, deck up your Christmas tree and begin the festive season with a toast to cookies and of course, wine.