The Twelve Wines of Christmas, Long Room Luncheon, 10th December

Christmas is coming and the turkey is getting fat! We thought this might be fun as a lunch: a chance to get together with some like-minded wine lovers just before all the hectic aspects of Christmas. You can pass the time and consider which of Stewart Turner’s great classic Christmas dishes goes best with this selection of 12 wine classics. Everyone will be allowed their say. There will be a smoked salmon starter, roast turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding and Stilton. We hope to raise a festive glass with you.

Wines to be tasted:

Pol Roger, Brut Réserve, Champagne, France
2010 Sancerre Blanc, André Dezat, Loire, France
2011 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
2010 Chablis 1er Cru, Mont de Milieu, Domaine Pinson, Burgundy, France
2011 Finca Flichman, Caballero de la Cepa Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
1990 Gevrey-Chambertin, En Reniard, Domaine Alain Burguet, Burgundy, France
2009 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, California, North America
2005 Finca Allende, Calvario, Rioja, Spain
1989 Ch. Branaire-Ducru, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien, Bordeaux, France
1989 Ch. Climens, 1er Cru Classé, Barsac, Bordeaux, France
1977 Boal, Blandy, Madeira, Portugal
East India Solera, Lustau, Jerez, Spain
2007 Berrys’ Own Selection Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal