Then there is the food itself and the art of buying wine to serve with a variety of dishes from turkey, goose and ham to cold meats, sausages and fish.

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Try salty, spicy or smoked meats, such as seasoned beef steaks, pork loins, ham, sausage or cold cuts.

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