The Best Sparkling Wine and Holiday Movie Pairings
The holiday season is upon us, and with all the hustle and bustle of the season why not spend a night in with a good movie and an even better wine? We have done the hard research and picked out the best holiday movie and wine pairings for you to escape and relax like you mean it. Grab your cozy blanket, pop your popcorn, and get ready to sparkle up your holiday experience with these delightful combinations from CARBONISTE.
OCTOPUS
with Love Actually
“Love actually is all around” as you sip on the sophisticated notes of our OCTOPUS while laughing and crying with Love Actually. Our sparkling Albariño has crisp acidity and bright citrus flavors that perfectly complement the film's romantic storyline. And don’t forget to double toast when you spot the octopus in the holiday performance!
2. SEA URCHIN
with Elf
For a whimsically delightful pairing, bring out the good in others with a glass of SEA URCHIN and enjoy the playful antics of Elf. Sip on this light-hearted Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé as you get ready for Santa's arrival and embrace the Christmas spirit Here’s to doing what you love and believing in a rosé tinted world!
3. Corralitos
with Home Alone
Corralitos is all about the magic and sense you experience from a place, and no one is more connected to his place than Kevin McCallister in Home Alone. The 2019 Corralitos Extra Brut tastes like “home for the holidays” with loads of orange peel, apricots, almonds, and toffee.
4. ROUGE BRUTE with The Muppet Christmas Carol
Join Kermit and friends in the Muppet rendition of Charles Dickens’s classic tale, sipping on the festive notes of ROUGE BRUTE. This sparkling wine's red berry flavors and toasty undertones bring a touch of warmth to the whimsical world of the Muppets. Also, our ROUGE BRUTE was runner-up for Scrooge because he is such a “bah humbug” brute!
5. CARBO-NATION
with Die Hard
“Welcome to the party, pal.” Pair the intense action and one-liners in this Christmas classic with our favorite new concept, CARBO-NATION. The creamy textural structure and effervescence of this sparkling wine will make you want to “stick around till New Year’s.”
6. MACKEREL
with It’s a Wonderful Life
Holy Mackerel what a classic pairing! Savor the timeless charm of "It's a Wonderful Life" with the subtle and nuanced flavors of our Pét Nat Pinot grigio. The delightful low alcohol, non-disgorged, natural wine complements the film's heartwarming message, creating a pairing that embodies the spirit of the season.