Food & Wine Pairing
What to drink with what you eat
Practical pairings built on a few simple principles — not rules. Use our pairing finder or browse the guides below.
Grilled Steak
Charred, juicy steak demands a red with enough structure and dark fruit to match its richness.…
Seared Salmon
Rich, oily salmon suits wines with bright acidity to cut through the fat and enough body to hold its own.…
Spicy Curry
Heat and spice call for off-dry, aromatic wines that cool the palate and match the exotic aromas.…
Oysters
Briny, cold oysters want a crisp, mineral, very chilled white with racy acidity.…
Hard Cheese & Charcuterie
Aged cheese and cured meat are the wine lover's classic board, pairing best with medium-bodied, savoury wines.…
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Bright, acidic tomato sauce pairs with medium-bodied Italian reds whose natural acidity and savour echo the di…
Chocolate Dessert
Dark chocolate calls for nothing sweeter or richer — from Ruby Port to sweet fortified and rich reds.…
Roast Chicken
A golden roast chicken is the ultimate food-friendly canvas, pairing with a remarkable range of both white and…