A Very Black Chalk Christmas: What to Drink and When
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The Christmas drinking guide you really need.
Ah, Christmas Day… that glorious blend of joy, mild panic, and the annual tradition of pretending you definitely enjoy sprouts. Well, lucky for you, Black Chalk’s on your side, helping you navigate the mayhem, one glass at a time.
How many times do you need to read about how perfectly Chardonnay goes with your Christmas turkey or how your smoked salmon blinis simply can’t be enjoyed without a drop of “pink fizz”? Well, we’re giving you, the people, the pairings you really need.
8:00 am: “Santa’s Been!”
Drink: Black Chalk Classic 2022
Mood: Festive optimism meets mild regret. Today is the day. You’ve been woken up at an ungodly hour by small people or overexcited pets. Wrapping paper is flying, batteries were NOT included, and the dog has a 2ft piece of ribbon dangling from his mouth. Pop a bottle of Black Chalk Classic 2022, the sparkling that says, “yes, it’s definitely too early for this, but start as we mean to go on!”
11:00 am: “The Great Gift Exchange”
Drink: Black Chalk Wild Rose 2022 Mood: Cheerful resilience with a hint of side-eye. For every perfectly chosen present, there’s another that makes you question how well your family actually knows you. Crack out the smoked trout blinis and a bottle of Black Chalk Wild Rose 2022. It will keep your smile bright and your sarcasm charming…“Oh, you shouldn’t have… No, really.”
1:30 pm: “The Feast”
Drink: Black Chalk Rumour Has It 2023 Mood: Poised under culinary pressure. Turkey’s a bit dry, potatoes aren’t quite crispy, and who knows what’s happened with the gravy. Time to pour a large glass of Black Chalk Rumour Has It 2023, bright, refreshing, and perfectly capable of smoothing over some of your culinary mishaps. Also pairs beautifully with pigs in blankets and passive-aggressive compliments.
4:00 pm: “The Post-Lunch Slump”
Drink: Black Chalk Dancer in Pink 2023 Mood: Gently comatose, elegantly content.
The table looks like a war zone, and someone’s snoring through the monarch’s address. A chilled glass of Black Chalk Dancer in Pink 2023 is ideal for that moment when a serious pick-me-up is needed.
7:00 pm: “Charades, Karaoke and the Cheeseboard debate”
Drink: Black Chalk Inversion 2020
Mood: Confidence meets carnage (and cheddar).
Whether you’re belting out “Fairytale of New York”, pretending you can mime “Jurassic Park,” or debating the superiority of brie over blue, Black Chalk Inversion 2020, with its bold 777 Pinot Noir clone, will give you the courage to own every note, gesture, and delicious bite.
10:30 pm: “The Final Wind-Down”
Drink: Black Chalk Paragon 2020 Mood: Calm, accomplished, and just a little smug.
You’ve survived another Christmas Day. The dishwasher’s full, the Quality Street tin is mysteriously empty, and the living room looks like a Christmas bomb went off. But here you are, all disasters averted, still standing. It’s time for one last glass (let's make it a good one). Black Chalk Paragon 2020, a smooth Chardonnay sparkling wine with subtle, well-judged oak that feels like a quiet pat on the back from the universe. Raise the glass to yourself and toast the fact that you made it through… just another 364 days to go.
So, there you have it, your real Christmas pairing guide. But if you’d rather skip the guesswork and taste your way to your ideal Christmas lineup, then why not join us at Black Chalk on Thursday, 4th + Thursday 11th December for our Winemaker Christmas Tasting.
Our winemakers will be on hand, pouring the full Black Chalk range for you to try, sharing their best pairing tips, and helping you pick the wines guaranteed to see you through the festive season. There'll even be new release wines for you to try and buy! Christmas sorted!
So, there you have it — your real Christmas pairing guide. But if you’d rather skip the guesswork and taste your way to your ideal festive lineup, why not join us at Black Chalk on Thursday, 4th and Thursday, 11th December for our Winemaker Christmas Tasting? Our winemakers will be pouring the full Black Chalk range, sharing their best pairing tips, and helping you choose the bottles guaranteed to see you through the season in style. You’ll even be able to try (and buy) our new release wines — and, while you’re at it, pick up a Black Chalk branded flute glass for those Christmas morning bubbles, plus Cocochemistry x Black Chalk salted caramels for the ultimate stocking filler or self-gift.
