Our Christmas Table: Nautilus Wines & Festive Dishes Curated by Dish Magazine

Create the perfect Christmas table with beautifully matched Nautilus wines and festive dishes crafted by Dish Magazine. Each pairing below highlights the textures, flavours and seasonal ingredients that bring out the very best in our wines — and in your Christmas menu. Nautilus Cuvée NV

Think: Smoked salmon • glazed ham • seafood • pavlova Our Cuvée NV is bright, crisp and beautifully refined, making it the ideal match for the fresh, delicate flavours of seafood and salmon. Its lively acidity cuts through the richness of glazed ham and creamy canapés, while the fine mousse adds an elegant lift to festive starters. And for dessert? The wine’s citrus, brioche and red apple notes make pavlova — especially with berries or roasted strawberries — an unexpectedly perfect pairing.

Recipes Here Oysters with Wasabi Mayo and Toasted Crumbs Salmon Canapes Baked Ham with a Ginger Beer and Mustard Glaze Christmas Pavlova with Roasted Strawberries

Nautilus Vintage Rosé

Think: Turkey • prawns • charcuterie • berry desserts Pinot Noir–driven and wonderfully expressive, our Vintage Rosé has enough structure to stand up to turkey and ham, yet the finesse to complement prawns, prosciutto and fresh salads. Its subtle red fruit notes mirror the flavours of cranberry, pomegranate and cherries often found on the Christmas table. Berry-led desserts are a natural companion, with the wine’s savoury backbone preventing any sweetness from overwhelming.

Recipes Here Ginger, Chilli and Herb Prawns

Melon, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad Roast Turkey with a Rice, Leek and Pistachio Stuffing Trifle with Lemon Cream, Raspberries and Meringues Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc

Think: Ceviche • goat cheese • herb-led starters • grazing boards Fresh, vibrant, and aromatic, Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with bright, citrusy dishes like ceviche and anything herb-led—think basil, mint, dill, or parsley. Its crisp acidity cuts through the richness of goat cheese and grazing-board cheeses, while the wine’s tropical notes are perfectly complemented by fresh summer vegetables, salsa verde, and green-based starters.

Recipes Here

Citrus Ceviche with Avocado

Seared Tuna with Salsa Verde

Goat Cheese Croquettes with Honey and Toasted Almonds Mangia e Bevi

Nautilus Chardonnay

Think: Roast chicken • pork with crackling • crayfish • creamy festive mains This Chardonnay is generous yet perfectly balanced, with stonefruit richness, fine oak spice and a silky texture. It pairs beautifully with golden-skinned roast chicken, pork with crackling and buttery seafood dishes like crayfish or scallops. Its creamy palate and fine acidity mirror festive favourites like potato gratin or savoury bread stuffing, creating round, harmonious pairings.

Recipes Here Barbecued Crayfish

Cauliflower Cheese and Thyme Arancini

Roast Chicken with Boursin-Style Cheese The Ultimate Pork Belly

Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir

Think: Duck • glazed ham • mushrooms • festive spice Elegant and layered, our Southern Valleys Pinot Noir brings together red berry fruit, silky tannins and subtle spice — a perfect match for Christmas classics like duck, glazed ham, venison or mushroom-based dishes. Its savoury complexity enhances dishes with thyme, sage, clove and cinnamon, making it an exceptional partner for festive spice and slow-roasted meats.

Recipes Here Duck Breasts with Balsamic Spiced Cherries Venison Medallions with Parsnip Cream, Baby Carrots, Walnuts and Maple Syrup Mushrooms with Sherry and Cream Special Occasion Chocolate Mousse Cake

We hope these pairings and Dish recipes help you create a refined and effortless Christmas table, perfectly matched with your favourite Nautilus wines. From the Nautilus Team