Up Your Take-Away Game With Wine and Music Matches!

 

Pizza

Honestly, you can’t go wrong with pizza & wine. It’s got to be a Sangiovese for pepperoni, a zesty Pinot Grigio for a cheesy margherita, a dry Rosé with chilli prawn pizza, and Cabernet or GSM with meatlovers. Anything fancier and you’d better go with something Italian.

Music match: Taylor Swift

Burgers

Who doesn’t love burger night? Angus beef cheeseburger is a dream with Shiraz, try Chardonnay with buttermilk fried chicken, and Pinot Noir with crumbed mushroom. So that’s the big stuff sorted – what are you doing for sides?  

Music match: Mumford & Sons

Chinese

Chopsticks at the ready. It has to be Pinot Noir with Peking Duck Pancakes, a cool climate Chardonnay with Sweet & Sour Pork, Barbera with Beef & Black Bean, Champagne with Dumplings, and Lambrusco with Fried Rice.

Music match: Meg Mac

Indian

It’s curry time. Butter chicken calls for a Chardonnay, Grenache pairs beautifully with the spices in Tandoori Chicken, and go for an off-dry Rosé with Beef Vindaloo or a Merlot if you want a red. Oh, and an over-order on the naan.

Music match: London Grammar

Mexican

Turn up the heat! Go for an Aussie Sauvignon Blanc with Fish Tacos, Tempranillo with a beef burrito, dry Rosé with pulled pork soft shell tacos, Cava with ceviche and tostadas, and a Pinot Grigio with your nachos. Sombreros optional, but encouraged.

Music match: Two Door Cinema Club

Fish & Chips

The nostalgia of fish & chips at sunset on the beach is hard to resist, and the best options are crispy & crunchy. With your classic, Semillon or Sauvignon Blanc is delightful. Prawn cutlets and calamari rings call for a Rosé, and potato scallops need a Chardonnay.

Music match: Fleetwood Mac

Vietnamese

Don’t be scared off by the delicate flavours and spice. Off-dry Riesling is a winner with most Vietnamese food, including Chicken Pho and Spicy Stuffed Chicken Wings. Pork Bao or a Bahn Mi are a dream with Rosé, and go for bubbles with your crispy spring rolls.

 
Music match: Lizzo

Poké bowl

Close your eyes and pretend you’re in Hawaii. If your bowl has got tuna sashimi, go for a Riesling. If it’s salmon, a Semillon or Rosé will do nicely. If it’s teriyaki chicken, try a Pinot Gris or a Pinot Noir. A Crémant would also be sensational with all of the above.
 

Music match: Flight Facilities

Thai

Fresh food calls for fresh wine. Pair an off-dry Riesling with Pad Thai Chicken, or if it’s Beef Pad See Ew for you, grab a Pinot Noir. If you’re warming up with a Green or Red Curry, sip on a Gewüztraminer, and with your crispy entrées, you’ll want some bubbles.

 
Music match: Tame Impala

Cheeseboard

Okay, we know this isn’t technically ‘takeaway’ but we had to include it because #cheeseislife. Chardonnay or GSM are great all-rounders when it comes to this sort of snack meal, however Fiano, Sangiovese, Champagne, port or a sticky wine never go amiss.

 

Music match: The Teskey Brothers