Wine With Pizza: Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian and More

Margherita pizza with a glass of red wine
What wine goes with pizza? Pick a red with zippy acidity, like Barbera, or a crisp fizz. Here is what to pour with margherita, pepperoni and Hawaiian.
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Best Wine With Duck: Roast Duck, Duck Breast and Peking Duck

Glass of Pinot Noir beside sliced roast duck breast with cherry sauce
What wine goes with duck? Pinot Noir is the classic, but Grenache, off-dry Riesling and soft Shiraz all have a place. Here is how to choose.
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Best Wine With Roast Pork: Crackling and Apple Sauce

Roast pork with crackling, apple sauce and a glass of red wine
The best wine with roast pork is a juicy Grenache, a fresh Pinot Noir or a crisp Riesling. Here is why, plus what to avoid and one bottle to buy.
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Best Wine With Korean BBQ: Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Pairings

Korean barbecue spread with grilled beef, kimchi and two glasses of wine
Pour a chilled Gamay or a crisp Riesling with Korean BBQ. Here is why they cope with sweet marinade, smoke and chilli, plus what to avoid and one stock-checked bottle.
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Best Wine With Beef Burgers: A No-Fuss Guide for Burger Night

Beef burger with melted cheese beside a glass of red wine
The best wine with a beef burger is a juicy Shiraz. Here is why it works, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle for burger night.
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Best Wine With Pork Belly: Crisp Whites and Juicy Reds

Sliced roast pork belly with crisp crackling beside glasses of red and white wine
Off-dry Riesling and light, cool-climate Pinot Noir are the two safest pours for pork belly. Here is why, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle to try tonight.
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Best Wine With Steak: Reds, Whites and the Cut That Changes Everything

Seared steak on a wooden board next to a glass of red wine
Cabernet, Shiraz or Malbec? The right wine for steak depends less on the cut and more on how much fat is left on the plate. Here is how to choose.
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What Wine Goes With Spaghetti Bolognese? Easy Pairings That Work

A bowl of spaghetti bolognese next to a glass of red wine on a dark timber table
Sangiovese, Barbera and Montepulciano are the three safest bottles for spaghetti bolognese. Here is why acidity matters more than power, what to avoid, and one stock checked pick.
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What Wine Goes With Truffle: The Rule Nobody Explains

Fresh black truffle on slate beside a glass of light red wine
Older Pinot Noir for black truffle, Nebbiolo or aged Chardonnay for white. Here is why truffle is an aroma problem, not a flavour one, plus one stocked Tasmanian pick.
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Best Red Wine for Mushroom Bourguignon: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

Bowl of mushroom bourguignon with a glass of Pinot Noir
The best red wine for mushroom bourguignon is Pinot Noir, with Gamay and Grenache close behind. Why the meat-free version needs softer wine than the beef one, and what to avoid.
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