Olly Smith picks his festive wines

What drinks to serve at Christmas is always a challenge. What goes with Christmas dinner? What’s the best fizz to get everyone in the party mood and is it Sherry, Port or mulled wine with those delicious mince pies?

Celebrity wine expert, Olly Smith, who has The Glass House wine bar and restaurant on the P&O Cruises ship Azura , is here to help and recommends some of this year’s festive tipples that will truly get you in prepared for the party season.

In the video Olly Smith makes wine recommendations to accompany Christmas lunch. He chooses interesting “off the beaten track” wines which will pair well with the celebratory meal.

Some of which include

Coates and Seely Rosé Hampshire sparkling wine £29.90, www.slurp.co.uk  
Frog's Leap Zinfandel 2008, California £22.79, Waitrose

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference 12 year old sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry (with Christmas pudding) £7.99, Sainsbury’s