Wine

Wines that will help your festive leftovers take centre stage

The days after Christmas are the greatest time of year for making up plates of whatever seasonal delights are left in the fridge - and we have wine choices to match

Cathal McBride shares wine recommendations to pair with Christmas leftovers, from turkey curry to the perfect festive sandwich. Picture: Getty

Leftovers is a word that doesn’t immediately excite when thinking about great cuisine, but at this time of the year it exemplifies God-tier food. From cold cuts on St Stephen’s Day, to the ubiquitous turkey curry, to the most perfect sandwich of the year, there’s a wine to perfectly pair with them all.

A turkey curry is best with a riesling, or a wine with texture and a strong aromatic profile like a viognier or ...