10 wines you absolutely must try before the year ends.
December is the most magical month—a time when we return to the wines we love, but also the perfect moment to treat ourselves to something new, bold, and different. Whether you're looking for a bottle for the holiday table, a cozy winter evening, or a gift, this selection of 10 wines is designed to inspire you to end the year with taste.
In it I gathered wines with character, style, and story—from elegant sparkling to serious reds, orange wines, and sweet delights. Each of them carries its own sense of celebration, so the end of the year can be filled with warmth, shared moments, and new flavour discoveries.
For everyone who welcomes December with bubbles. Elegant, dry, with freshness and a clean citrus profile — the ideal aperitif and a wonderful choice to start any festive evening.
Serving: 7–13°C, tall sparkling or tulip glass.
Food: oysters and raw fish (sushi/sashimi), tuna tartare, tempura bites, grilled white fish/shrimp.
Lively, aromatic and pleasantly rounded, with hints of tropical fruit and citrus. A wine that always fits well on the table — from light dishes to more festive plates.
Serving: 7–13°C, glass for aromatic white wines.
Food: salads with citrus/goat cheese, fish and seafood, grilled chicken, creamy pasta, sushi.
A wine made from 100% Freisa is like a festive spark — warm, lively, yet deep. Perfect for sharing on a cozy evening, but also stylish enough to gift or open for a special moment.
Serving: 16–20°C; decant 20–30 min.
Food: charcuterie, pasta al ragù, pizza with prosciutto/mushrooms, grilled white meats, hard cheeses.
An emblematic Bulgarian Syrah expressing the warmth and stony terroir of Sakar. Deep, structured, with fine tannins and an elegant finish. A wine that deserves a special moment.
Serving: 16–20°C; decant 30–45 min.
Food: grilled beef, lamb chops with herbs, spicy sausages, aged hard cheeses.
An elegant Pinot Noir with pure red fruit (cherry, raspberry), light floral hints and fine spiciness. Fresh acidity and a silky texture make it extremely versatile at the table; any subtle oak (if present) supports the fruit.
Serving: 13–16°C, large Pinot glass; short decanting when opened.
Food: roast chicken with herbs, mushroom pasta, grilled salmon, soft cheeses.
This wine is like a ray of sunlight in winter — bright, fresh and pure, taking you to the cool slopes of Ventoux, where altitude and mineral soils shape its elegant character. From the first sip it brings a sense of light and festive freshness, making it perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a quiet holiday moment for yourself.
Serving: 7–13°C, tulip glass for white wines.
Food: white fish and seafood, salads with goat cheese, grilled chicken, grilled vegetables, herb pasta.
Yes, rosé in December! Juicy, slightly spicy and with impressive structure — perfect for winter salads, fish dishes and festive gatherings.
Serving: 7–13°C, tulip for white/rosé.
Food: salads with goat cheese, sushi and seafood, bruschetta with tomato/basil, light pasta dishes.
An impressive blend like a warm winter embrace — strong, gentle and refined. A bottle that deserves to be shared in a special moment — by the fireplace or as a carefully chosen festive gift.
Serving: 13–16°C; decant 30–45 min.
Food: grilled beef/lamb, duck breast, mushroom & truffle pasta, aged cheeses.
Fortified, sweet, warm — a wine that feels like a December ritual. Perfectly paired with chocolate, dried fruits, blue cheese… or simply the quiet of a winter evening.
Serving: 13–16°C, glass for fortified wines; excellent slightly chilled as a digestif.
Food: blue cheeses, foie gras, nut/chocolate desserts, walnut pie; also wonderful on its own.
This bottle carries a unique winter charm—a skin-contact Vrachanski Misket that combines freshness and depth, perfect for festive evenings. The wine impresses with aromas of honey, dried fruits and spice notes typical for orange wines.
Serving: 7–13°C, wider white wine glass; short decant 15–20 min for aroma opening.
Food: roasted vegetables/pumpkin, sweet-spicy Asian dishes, oriental spices, aged cheeses, poultry.
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Why are these wines worth trying?
Because December is not just a month — it’s a mood.
A month of sharing, of endings and beginnings, of gestures toward yourself and others.
Ready to welcome the holidays with a glass of something special?
Discover the selection in-store and online at Seewines — and finish the year the way you deserve: with flavour, warmth, and inspiration for new discoveries.
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