White Wine Food Matches
Sauvignon Blanc
Match a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and pair it with a Thai Green Curry. The flavours ignite on the palate creating a harmony between crisp and spicy.
Try the Marlborough Like Vines Sauvignon - a fan favourite of ours!
Other recommendations:
- White fish
- Smoked Salmon
- Sushi
Pinot Gris
If you're a Pinot Gris lover, or change from red to white in Spring match with a seasonal vegetable salad with goats cheese.
A Pinot Gris that would match incredibly with this is the Mt Difficulty Templars Hill Pinot Gris, go on give it a go!
Other recommendations:
- Pork tenderloin
- Vegetarian quiche
- Oysters
Chardonnay
Oaked to Unoaked Chardonnay has plenty of great food matches and is a very versatile wine, our favourite match is a herby roasted chicken with sweet roasted carrots.
A great match is the Wrights Estate Organic Chardonnay, versatile and goes extremely well with chicken.
Other recommendations:
- Pea couscous
- Basil pesto pasta
- Vanilla pudding
Springtime Inspiration
Vibrant and colourful flowers come to bloom, lambs are born and cities are buzzing. Out and about, we have well and truly crossed the half way mark of the year. A new season can be uplifting, a time to organise friend catch ups being the busy season arrives or maybe host a few dinner parties before Summer arrives.
We are lucky in New Zealand to have such a delicious range of seasonal fruit that comes to play. Grapefruit, kiwifruit, oranges and strawberries are our favourites and have always believed Spring is the perfect time to experiment your cocktail making skills. Check out our cocktail masterclass here to discover your next new favourite tipple.
Red Wine Food Matches
Rosé
We can't get enough of Rosé and a fresh melon, pea and feta salad goes hand and hand with a crisp Rosé.
We can't get enough of the Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé and for good reason, this food match would go hand in hand.
Other recommendations:
- Grilled chicken salad
- Smoked salmon
- Charcuterie
Pinot Noir
If you love a nice light red then Pinot must be your friend. Do you know what Pinots best friend is? Pulled pork crispy tacos, a truly delicious combo.
The exclusive to Vineonline Central Otago Ata Mara Pinot Noir would make a great match.
Other recommendations:
- Roast duck
- Mushroom risotto
- Pepperoni pizza
Shiraz
This one is for the sweet tooths, someone who loves a cheeky sweetie after dinner. Pair your Shiraz with some dark chocolate brownie!
The perfect Shiraz to sip on with your dessert is the Knappstein Clare Valley Shiraz - delicious!
Other recommendations:
- Barbeque meats
- Roasted root vegetables
- Spicy Mexican dishes
Sweet & Sparkling Food Matches
Sherry
This fortified wine made from white wine grapes is a pleaser for a late night tipple. Popular round Christmas time and for their intense style. Match your Sherry with a spread of olives, salted nuts, aged cheese and even tiramisu for an explosion on the palate.
A Sherry that goes extremely well with sweet treats and creamy dishes is the Delgado Zuleta Fino Sherry.
Other recommendations:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Creamy sauce dishes
- Seafood
Port
Another desert wine go-to is Port.
This sweet red wine is known to be served with your dessert and do you know what is the best? Crème brûlée!
A generous Port that tastes even better with dessert is the Niepoort Ruby Port.
Other recommendations:
- Caramel ice cream
- Dark chocolate
- Blue cheese
Sparkling
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply love a good Sparkling drop before dinner, Sparkling wines have a palate of their own. Food friendly and very versatile with many dishes, we love a Sparkling wine with a blueberry crumble with whipped cream.
A New Zealand Sparkling that is close to many kiwis, the famous Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Brut goes great with sweet treats.
Other recommendations:
- Range of cheeses
- Shellfish
- Shrimp cocktails
