From Austria to New Zealand, I have scoured the map for examples of easy-drinking bottles that will pair well with whatever you serve, whether it is turkey, ham, wild game or fish, or simply to round off a memorable day.

WSJ: Will Lyons on Wine: Christmas Cheer From the Cellar

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.

WSJ: Will Lyons's Top Wine Picks for the Holidays