Whether it's ham, turkey or prime rib - pairing wines at Christmas is a snap! Christmas dinners are a great time to try new wines with favorite recipes of old. If you are looking for new wine options to complement your holiday meal, then look no further, here is a terrific selection of versatile whites and reds that are sure to enhance your Christmas gathering, varietals picked for both their presence and adaptability.

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Brown paper packages tied up with strings ... wine charms, corkscrews, wine teasers galore... when it comes to stuffing stockings for wine lovers and more...these are a few of my favorite things! For the wine enthusiast that has everything, you may want to focus your time on finding the best backup or replacement wine gift gadgets that double as perfect stocking stuffers. Check out the Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Wine Lovers here.

Chateau St. Jean's Cinq Cépages (meaning "five varieties") is a beautiful Bordeaux inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Chateau St. Jean's winemaking team has created a Cab that is ultra-approachable, offering a dynamic marriage of power and elegance. The distinguished aromas of raspberry, blackberry and fresh chocolate shavings make up the first impressions on the nose. The palate profile offers up a second chorus of blackberries, rich plum, and minor notes of blueberry bordered by well-assimilated tannins and a bit of espresso on the long-lived finish.

As a fun aside, this fall I had the chance to try my hand at blending my own version of the '06 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages during a blending seminar through a well-organized media tour. Check out my Cinq Cépages blending session details here and learn how you can set up a reservation to participate in one as well.

If you are planning on hosting or attending any holiday parties this year, then you may want to keep a handful of wines on hand to take you from Christmas to New Year's and beyond! Having several options for red and white wines will give you the flexibility to navigate a wide assortment of foods and guest preferences. Check out which five wine varietals to keep on hand for all of the holiday demands here.