Choosing wine for Christmas dinner is one of those oddly universal festive dilemmas. The fairy lights are up, the playlist is buzzing with carols (whether you like it or not), and the kitchen smells like a symphony of spices and roasting goodness. Yet you’re parked in the wine aisle, staring at labels that range from stately French châteaux to cheerful New World charmers, wondering what on earth pairs with turkey, ham, gravy, and that one aunt who insists she “only drinks white”.

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