Wine pairing tool
Start with your food, a bottle or a flavour, then explore the matches above. Freshness can cut through richness, sweetness can balance salt, and similar flavour intensity helps keep both the food and drink in view.
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Pairing gets easier when you stop looking for rules.
Richness wants freshness. Sweetness needs care. Roast can echo cocoa. Bubbles are very good at rescuing fried food. Start with what is actually on the plate — or in the glass — and work from there.
Start with what you have
Pick a food or a drink, then see where it leads.
Start with steak, chocolate or cheese — or with the bottle already open. A spirit can lead to something good beside the glass, a mixer or garnish, and a cocktail you can make from it.
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Find a pairing that makes dinner taste better
Use our wine pairing tool above to explore food and drink matches. These starting points explain what to look for; the sauce, cooking method and your own taste can change the best match.
What wine goes with salmon?
For simply grilled salmon, try a fresh Chardonnay or a dry rosé. A light Pinot Noir can suit roasted salmon, while smoked salmon often works with crisp sparkling wine. Creamy sauces call for a little more body.
Explore ChardonnayBest wine with fish and chips
A dry sparkling wine is a lovely starting point: its acidity refreshes the palate between bites of crisp batter. A lively Sauvignon Blanc is another option. With plenty of vinegar, choose freshness rather than a heavily oaked wine.
Explore sparkling wine pairingsWhat wine goes with sea bass?
Try Albariño, Muscadet or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc with grilled sea bass and lemon. If the fish comes with butter or a creamy sauce, a gently textured Chardonnay can feel more at home.
Discover AlbariñoWine pairing with prawns
For lemony grilled prawns, look for a bright, dry white such as Albariño or Sauvignon Blanc. Garlic butter can welcome Chardonnay, while a chilli-heavy sauce may suit an off-dry Riesling better than a high-alcohol red.
Explore RieslingWhat wine goes with cheddar?
Mature cheddar can stand up to a fruit-led Cabernet Sauvignon or a rounded Chardonnay. Match the strength of the cheese: a mild cheddar needs less weight than a tangy, aged farmhouse version.
Explore farmhouse cheddarBest wine with Stilton
Port is a classic Stilton partner because sweetness balances the cheese's salt and intensity. Sauternes is another direction to explore. Try small tastes together before choosing a bottle for the whole board.
Discover StiltonWhat wine goes with brie?
Try a fresh sparkling wine, a lightly oaked Chardonnay or a gentle Pinot Noir. Ripeness matters: very ripe brie can overwhelm delicate wines, so start with a small taste rather than assuming one match fits every wedge.
Explore Brie de MeauxWine pairing with goat cheese
Fresh goat's cheese and Sauvignon Blanc are a useful starting pair: bright acidity suits the cheese's tang. An aged, firmer goat's cheese can need more texture, so consider a fuller white or sparkling wine.
Discover a Loire goat's cheeseBest wine with Manchego
Try a fruit-led Tempranillo with young Manchego, or a more developed Rioja with an aged wedge. Dry sherry is another rewarding option. The cheese's age and any accompanying quince paste will affect the balance.
Explore ManchegoGin and tonic pairing guide
Start with the gin's leading flavours. A classic Indian tonic is a useful baseline for juniper-led gin; a lighter floral or Mediterranean-style tonic may suit citrus and herbal notes. Compare a small serve before adding a garnish.
Explore the spirits guideWhich tonic goes with which gin?
Choose a tonic that leaves room for the gin. A heavily flavoured tonic can hide delicate botanicals; sweet gins may work better with a less-sweet mixer. Try the same gin with two tonics and keep the ratio the same to judge fairly.
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