Food Pairing

It’s not possible to get it bang on right from the first time. We’ll grant you that, but with a little research, some thought and a lot of help, you’re sure to get it right in the end!

The old rules dictate “Red Wines with red meat, White Wines with poultry and fish”. However, with "fusion" food being the order of the day, it’s all about experimenting and personal choice.

And so, the rule of thumb today? The food and drink should have similar weight or presence. Like we said, you’re sure to find the right match – eventually!

When Eating	Try
Vegetarian Kebabs / Other starters	Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Roero Arneis
Daal Makhni	New world Chardonnay or Rhone Viognier
Tandoori preparations	Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Rioja, Italian reds
Butter Chicken	Chianti, Valpolicella, Pinotage (South African), Malbec
Kadhai or Do-pyaaza preparations	Californian Merlot, Chilean Carmenere
Raan or champ Indian meat preparations	Cabernet (France, California, Australia), Carmenere(Chile), Malbec (Argentina), Barolo and Barbaresco (Italy), Nero d'Avola (Sicily) Bordeaux reds, Australian Shiraz
Biryani, Pulao	Tempranillo / Cabernet blends, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Californian reds
Gaajar Ka Halwa, Gulab Jamun, Khubani Ka Meetha	Pinot Noir, Grenache, Cabernet-Shiraz blends, Muscat.

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When Eating	Try
Bleu Cheese	Sauternes, Champagne
Chicken, Scallops, Lobster, Brie	Chardonnay, Champagne
Shrimp, Acidic pork, Oysters, Whitefish	Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne
Salmon, Fatty fish, Duck	Pinot Noir, Champagne
Turkey, Pheasant, and Quail	Zinfandel or red/white Burgundy, Champagne
Lamb	Red Bordeaux, Champagne
Traditional pork	Beaujolais, Champagne
Beef, Venison, and Grilled meat.	Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne
Braised meat and game	Burgundy, Champagne

When Eating	Try
Dishes prepared with chilli sauces	Fruity Zinfandels
Spicy seafood dishes	Verdejo
Herby food	Soaves, Sauvignon Blanc
Citrus based dish	Sauvignon Blanc
Cheese based dishes	German Rieslings

When Eating	Try
Chicken or seafood red curry	German Rieslings
Red curries with beef or pork	French Beaujolais, Italian Barbera
Green curry	Champagne, Gewurztraminer
Masaman curry	Vouvray, Chenin Blancs
Pad Thai	Pinot Noir, German Scheurebe
Yellow curries	Sauvignon Blanc or Rioja

When Eating	Try
Mezzes	Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
Eggplant baba ghanouj	Rioja
Savoury dishes with figs, raisins, nuts and turmeric	Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Beaujolais or Pinot Noir.
Lamb stew with dried fruit and spices	Reisling
Salad	Acidic Spanish white wine

When Eating	Try
Beef, lamb and rabbit	A full-bodied Italian red
Northern game, cheese and prosciutto	Light, fruitier whites
Crusty bread	Sangiovese wine
Olive oil based pasta dish	Pinot Noir
Mushroom sauces	Sangiovese based wines
Tomato based sauces, Strong cheese sauces	Chianti
Seafood pasta dishes and mild cheese stuffed pasta	Chardonnay, Champagne
Prosciutto, salami and pancetta	Full-bodied red wines
Classic pizza	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chianti and Merlot

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