It’s a beautiful partnership, wine and food. To make the most of it, we’ve come up with some of the best wine and food pairings you can try at your next dinner party or to elevate a Friday night meal.
From a dry, refreshing white wine that’s a great match for seafood dishes to a robust red that’s fantastic with hearty autumn-ready dishes like casseroles or bean stews, check out our expert wine and food pairings below.
San Osvaldo Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy
€15.95
Enjoy it with: Spaghetti Vongole
If you love a good crisp Pinot Grigio, don’t miss your chance to pick up a bottle of this beauty. It’s a classically made wine with ripe pear and golden apple flavours and its texture and richness make it an ideal match for seafood dishes.
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Porta Nova Ripasso
Valpolicella, Italy
€21.95
Enjoy it with: Mixed mushroom risotto with Parmesan shavings
Love a big red? This fabulous Ripasso is a winner. It’s made by top New Zealand winemaker Matt Thompson and the label and blend are exclusive to O’Briens. Its ripe dark berry fruit and oak spice notes are complemented by a sour cherry freshness. Delicious.
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Domaine de la Gitonnière Touraine Sauvignon
Loire Valley, France
€16.95
Enjoy it with: Grilled goat’s cheese with rocket and onion marmalade
This new arrival is a delicious single estate Touraine Sauvignon. Its light citrus and ripe melon notes, paired with a fresh mineral finish, mean it works beautifully with grilled goat’s cheese dishes. Perfect for a casual meal with friends.
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Domaine Begude Terroir 11300
Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
€18.95
Enjoy it with: Grilled free-range chicken with Yotam Ottolenghi-inspired salads
This beautiful organic Chardonnay is incredible value and is a great alternative to Burgundian Chardonnay. With zesty citrus, apple and pear notes it makes a lovely aperitif wine but also pairs well with chicken dishes.
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Château Belles Eaux Les Coteaux
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
€24.95
Enjoy it with: Cassoulet with Mediterranean vegetables, rosemary and thyme
One of our top selling red wines, at an amazing price, Château Belles Eaux Les Coteaux is an ideal autumn red and perfectly suits to dishes such as stews or a classic French cassoulet. It’s made with a classic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes and boast rich spices and fruit notes.