Even avid wine lovers can be struck with a temporary case of oenophobia — fear of wine — this time of year. The prospect of choosing a bottle that will please all of your guests and complement all of your dishes can perplex the most confident holiday host.
Here are a few helpful ideas:
Begin with bubbles. Offering guests champagne flutes along with hors d'oeuvres helps get everyone in a festive spirit.
Pick fruity wines for the table. Fruit-forward reds — such as Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel and unoaked whites provide the most food-pairing flexibility. Among whites, look to Riesling. Serve a white and a red. Some guests invariably drink only one or the other.
Plan a happy ending. Pour a memorable dessert wine: Tawny Port would shine with a chocolate
dessert, which has such a delightful, lingering finish that it just might accompany your guests all the way home.
dessert, which has such a delightful, lingering finish that it just might accompany your guests all the way home. 
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