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Best wines to drink with ham this Christmas

From juicy Beaujolais to Australian Sémillon, here are the reds and whites to enhance this festive classic, writes Fiona Beckett in this article from the Decanter.com archive - with newly added wine reviews.

Wines to drink with ham this Christmas: Styles to try

Reds

  • Beaujolais (Cru) / Gamay
  • Zinfandel
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape / Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre blends
  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz / Syrah

Whites

  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Gewürztraminer


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Wines to drink with ham: it’s all about the glaze

When it comes to pairing wines with ham, the one thing you can be sure of is that your ham will be sweet.

No self-respecting Christmas ham comes without some kind of a glaze and that is the main factor to take into account in any wine pairing.


Wines to drink with ham this Christmas: Bottles to look for

Reviews by Decanter experts, updated in December 2024. You can also search all Decanter wine reviews here.


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