Santa typically unwinds with chicken wings & Jack.

Merry Christmas!

To me, Christmas has always been less confusing than other holidays for the at-home sommelier. Unlike Thanksgiving, where you sit down to ten courses and 10,000 calories, it’s a great day to spread the drinking around — Champagne with brunch, maybe a nice white wine or light red in the afternoon, and then a couple of big reds with dinner. Just be sure to drink well.

Regular blogging will resume on Monday, December 29.