There’s much more to Christmas wine than the mulled variety. The traditional festive lunch calls for big bold reds – as does the obligatory cheeseboard. But there’s plenty of scope for divine dry whites and, of course, plenty of fabulous fizz. Read on to discover a selection of product manager Luke’s festive faves, plus some wine cabinet recommendations to ensure everything is served at the optimum temperature:

Let’s talk turkey. Unless you’re vegan or vegetarian, it’s what most Brits consider to be the de rigueur Christmas dish. It is however prone to dryness. So, I would recommend a medium-bodied red that won’t overpower it, but will add a little vibrancy to the proceedings. The key is to avoid anything too tart or high in tannins. Pinot Noir would be my first pick – it works brilliantly with fruity stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Look out for Louis Guntrum Pinot Noir (usually £14.99 but currently on offer at Waitrose for a bargainous £11.99). Hailing from Rheinhessen, in Germany, this medium-bodied wine is bursting with juicy cherry and raspberry flavours. The oak is gentle, and well-integrated. A classic of its genre – and it happens to be vegan, too.

Ideally, Pinot Noir should be served slightly cooler than room temperature. This is a grape variety that really doesn’t benefit from being too cold or too warm. Individual wines will vary of course, but the ideal storage temperature for Pinot Noir is around 12-14°C. So, get rid of the guesswork with a dedicated wine cabinet. Our WC6401 In-Column Single Zone model, from our Classic collection, would fit the bill perfectly. It features a single temperature zone with a range of 5°C to 18°C to accommodate red, white or sparkling wine.

It incorporates no-frost compressor cooling technology and an energy-efficient glass door. This stainless steel-framed appliance incorporates no-frost compressor cooling technology, so your wine will retain all its flavour, and an energy-efficient glass door. It will also look the part in a super-stylish kitchen and it’s extra quiet with a sound level of just 39dB making this the perfect choice for an open-plan kitchen.

I’d store a special wine like this in our Sense Premium Wi6150 Undercounter Dual Zone Cabinet. This eco-friendly, professional-style appliance features four programme functions, including a special setting, which turns the lights out when it’s not in use. An intelligent mode also adds to its environmentally-aware credentials, as this adjusts the speed of the fan, which is dependent on the ambient temperature. Capacity-wise, it can store up to 44 Bordeaux-style bottles – which should be enough for almost any Christmas lunch!

Plenty of Christmas dishes pair better with white wine and fish is the most obvious. Oily, “meaty” fish can handle bolder whites, but choose something lighter for, say, lemon sole. Smoked salmon is an enduringly popular Christmas Day starter (and also works well with scrambled eggs for that special breakfast!) To go with it, choose something crisp and citrusy,

such as Sancerre, to cut through the fat. Its gorgeous texture and refreshing acidity really is the perfect pairing. Aldi wines deliver plenty of bang for your buck, and the Specially Selected collection has some real quality picks. I recommend the Specially Selected Sancerre (£11.99 for 750ml). This delicious dry white works well with poultry and seafood too. Serve at 8°C-10°C.

Most people associate rosé wine with summer. It’s delicious, undemanding, and something most of us order automatically while on holiday. But apparently, supermarkets are reporting that rosé sales are holding up well throughout autumn and winter, too. So do consider introducing some to your Christmas wine list.

I like Chateau Bauduc Rosé (£12.50 a bottle). This crisp, pale pink has been the house rosé for Rick Stein for many years: think St Tropez meets Padstow. This dry, easy drinking one is made from equal parts of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It works well with everything from canapés to Thai green curry.

If your kitchen has the space to accommodate a freestanding wine cabinet, why not ask Santa for an ‘advance’ present and treat yourself to our Sense WF1553 model. We’ve chosen stylish beech shelves with seven wine label holders for a professional finish for this appliance. This model features three temperature zones and can accommodate Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne-style bottles, with a total net capacity of 404 litres.

If you’re insistent on vintage, The Co-Op’s Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne is hard to beat. Priced at £26.99 for 750ml, it was apparently used to toast the departure of chef James Martin on Saturday Kitchen. This award-winning Champagne regularly out-tastes many a top grand marque, so it’s worth splashing out on.

 If you’re counting the pennies, try Lidl’s Comte de Senneval Champagne Brut (£13.99 for 750ml) instead. It features a blend of citrus and biscuity flavours, leading to a clean, dry finish that tastes far more expensive than it actually is.

In terms of functionality, your wine will benefit from three independently controlled temperature zones with three charcoal filters, which help to purify the air. Four light functions can help you determine the level of brightness you require and an energy-efficient eco-setting switches off internal lighting when not required. This top-of-the-range wine cabinet is quiet too, operating at only 43dB, which makes it ideal for open-plan living.