WINE PAIRING GUIDE
From steak to salmon, pasta to cheese — expert pairing picks, four wines per dish, no jargon.
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Best Wine with Steak
The classic match: bold reds that stand up to ribeye, sirloin, and strip steak. Five wines that make every cut shine.
Best Wine with Lamb
From rack of lamb to slow-cooked shoulder: the wine styles that highlight lamb's rich, herby character.
Best Wine with Chicken
Roast chicken, grilled chicken, or coq au vin — the wines that make every chicken dish better.
Best Wine with Duck
Duck's richness and fat call for wines with finesse and acidity. Here are the pairings that always work.
Best Wine with Pork
From pork tenderloin to pulled pork, the wine pairings that bring out the best in every cut.
Best Wine with Turkey
From Thanksgiving centrepiece to Sunday roast: the wines that work with white meat, dark meat, stuffing, and all the trimmings.
Best Wine with a Burger
Casual, bold, and a little bit fun: the wines that stand up to a great beef burger and all its toppings.
Best Wine with BBQ
Smoke, sweetness, and char: the bold wines built for ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and everything off the grill.
Best Wine with Venison
Game at its finest: the earthy, structured reds that complement venison's depth without overpowering its delicacy.
Best Wine with Tacos
Al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa, or baja fish: bright, juicy wines that love lime, chilli, and char.
Best Wine with Chicken Wings
Buffalo, BBQ, or crispy fried: wines with the fruit and fizz to handle heat, vinegar, and blue cheese.
Best Wine with Ham
Glazed holiday ham, jamón, or a simple baked joint: wines that balance salt, sweetness, and smoke.
Best Wine with Salmon
Salmon's richness and oils demand something more than a simple white. Here are the wines that do it justice.
Best Wine with Lobster
Lobster's delicate sweetness and richness demand wines of real elegance. Here's what to open.
Best Wine with Oysters
The perfect oyster pairing is one of wine's most satisfying marriages. Here's why Chablis and Champagne lead the field.
Best Wine with Sushi
Soy sauce, wasabi, and delicate raw fish: the wines that match every sushi course.
Best Wine with Shrimp
Delicate, briny, and versatile: the crisp whites and sparkling wines that bring out the best in shrimp and prawns.
Best Wine with Crab
Sweet, delicate, and unmistakably oceanic: the mineral whites and fine sparkling wines that celebrate crab at its best.
Best Wine with Tuna
The steak of the sea: tuna's meaty depth and versatility call for rosé, light reds, or full-bodied whites — depending on how it's cooked.
Best Wine with Fish
From flaky cod to meaty halibut: the crisp whites, mineral sparkling wines, and delicate rosés that make every fish dish shine.
Best Wine with Scallops
Seared, buttery, delicately sweet: the whites that make scallops taste even more luxurious.
Best Wine with Paella
Saffron rice, shellfish, chorizo, and socarrat: Spanish wines that were made for the pan.
Best Wine with Pasta
Red, white, or rosé — the right pasta wine depends on the sauce. Here's the guide for every dish.
Best Wine with Pizza
Pizza and wine is an underrated pairing. Here are the bottles that make every slice better.
Best Wine with Mushrooms
Mushroom risotto, wild mushroom pasta, or stuffed mushrooms — the earthy wines that mirror mushroom's umami depth.
Best Wine with Risotto
Silky, creamy, endlessly versatile: the wines that echo risotto's richness — whether it's mushroom, seafood, or Milanese.
Best Wine with Lasagna
Layers of ragù, béchamel, and molten cheese demand Italian reds with acidity and backbone.
Best Wine with Chocolate
Dark, milk, or white — the wine pairings that make chocolate even more indulgent.
Best Wine with Spicy Food
Thai, Indian, Sichuan, or Mexican — the wines that cool the heat and amplify the flavours.
Best Wine with Vegetarian Food
Plant-forward and flavour-rich: the wines that complement roasted vegetables, hearty salads, grain bowls, and vegetable mains.
Best Wine with Curry
From korma to vindaloo: aromatic whites and juicy reds that cool the heat and match the spice.
Best Wine with Thai Food
Sweet, sour, salty, spicy — all at once. Aromatic whites with a touch of sugar keep up.
Best Wine with Greek Food
Lemon, olive oil, oregano, and char: crisp Mediterranean whites and sun-soaked reds for the mezze table.
Best Wine with Dim Sum
Dumplings, bao, and rolling carts of variety: bright, aromatic wines built for a table of small plates.
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