5 Wines to serve with the bird

Today, on the day before Christmas, you’re likely experiencing one  of two scenarios. . .

1) Relaxing at home, by the fire, with some bailey’s on ice and adding those few extra details to the gifts that are wrapped under the tree. Maybe you’re writing a few Christmas cards that await on the kitchen table. Or perhaps, you’re catching up with Mom while she bustles over the stove top.

OR, the more likely scenario goes a little something like this:

2) You woke up a little later than you’d hoped and eventually you make your way through Christmas Eve traffic to the closest mall, frantically searching for that gift for your impossible-to-shop-for uncle. You’re rummaging through the remains of Christmas wrapping paper at the Bay and by the time you get home, you realize you’ve forgotten to pick up a card for your mom . .  and your dad. You finally settle in at home, after a long day of frantic cutting, taping and wrapping and realize. . . . You have absolutely nothing to drink with the turkey dinner tomorrow night.

Never fear, the nutshell is here with 5 wines that will be delicious with a turkey dinner and here’s the best part: all 5 wines are under $20. I feel for you if you are now about to endure the LCBO lineups, but hey – at least you have a guide to get you through it.

1) Muga Rose 2010 is my #1 pick to pair with the bird this holiday season.  With hints of red cherry and grapefruit, this rose is fresh, crisp and will do wonders with a side of cranberry sauce. Price point: $12.95