Warm Winter Wonders with Wine Pairings

At this time of year nothing beats a slow cooked ragu or a delicious spicy curry to warm you up on a cold winters night. Whether you prefer something classic, like a saucy bolognese pasta bake, or something lighter like a chicken noodle soup, these classic winter dishes paired with a wine match made in heaven are certain to warm you up and fill you up.

Massaman Curry

Pairing: Cool climate Shiraz or off dry Riesling

Optimum Serving Temperature: Best served cooled or at room temperature between 10 to 18 degrees

Notes: “Try a Heathcote Shiraz or a Clare Valley Riesling”

Lamb Shoulder Ragu

Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Merlot

Optimum Serving Temperature: Best served at room temperature between 16 to 18 degrees

Notes: “Choose something with good tannins from the Coonawarra or Margaret River.”

Chicken Noodle Soup

Pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay or lighter style Pinot Noir

Optimum Serving Temperature: Best served cooled between 8 to 14 degrees

Notes: “Use something beautiful from the Yarra Valley.”

Beef & Mushroom Pie

Pairing: Robust Pinot Noir or Merlot

Optimum Serving Temperature: Best served cooled between 14 to 16 degrees

Notes: “A Central Otago Pinot will hit the spot here, earthy and not overly fruity”

Bolognese Pasta Bake

Pairing: Nebbiolo or aged Cabernet Sauvignon

Optimum Serving Temperature: Best served at room temperature between 16 to 18 degrees

Notes: “Try an Italian Barolo. Barolo, the “king of wines,” comes from Nebbiolo grapes, it is a robust, full body, full tannins and full alcohol wine that is highly acidic and dry”

Bread & Butter Pudding

Pairing: Noble Sauvignon Blanc or Champagne

Optimum Serving Temperature: Best served chilled between 6 to 10 degrees

Notes: “A Marlborough NSB or something French of course”

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