8 cozy pairings: classic wines & exotic dishes

One of the great pleasures of the cold season is simmering dishes that warm the heart as much as the home. Whether it’s with family, friends, or just the two of you with your favourite series, we gladly embrace the change in the air. All that’s missing is a glass of wine—and that’s where we come in! Here are a few classic bottles paired with exotic dishes and some familiar options.

Rioja + beef stew

Organic and crafted with care by the same family for four generations, this red from the Aromatic and supple profile bursts with sweet spice, dark fruit, plum, and violet. Aged six months in oak barrels, it’s expressive yet perfectly balanced—a great match for slow-cooked dishes and all your cozy get-togethers.

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Rasteau + lamb satays

A timeless classic with a fresh new look! Made mostly from Grenache grown under the sunny skies of southern Rhône, this red is generous in fruit with a velvety structure—ideal for grilled meats. Forty years on our shelves, now that’s lasting power.

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Douro + five-spice pork

Casa Ferreirinha is nothing less than the estate that created the very first unfortified wine from the Douro. As visionary as ever, it brings us this cuvée inspired by one of the region’s rarest birds. Papa Figos is a vibrant red with floral notes, ripe red fruit, fine spices, and a hint of cocoa. Elegance in a bottle!

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Red from Graves + fondue

Love the elegance of Bordeaux wines? This Graves cuvée is for you! Located about 50 km south of Bordeaux, the appellation is known for balanced wines, and this is a case in point. Half aged in cement vats without sulfites, half in oak barrels, it offers lovely roundness, complexity, and aromas of ripe black fruit, a touch of spice, and a subtle woody note. A true classic everyone will enjoy around the table.

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Australia red + braised lamb

Another classic—this time from the New World. From the Jacob’s Creek Classic range, known for fresh, flavourful, ready-to-drink wines, this typical Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and easy to love. It charms with notes of black cherry, plum, and mocha, followed by a generous palate of ripe berries and soft tannins. Great value for everyday pleasure without compromise!

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Grenache + meatball stew

Rated nearly perfect by customers and a favourite among staff, this comforting, flavourful, and expressive red has everything to please. From 70- to 100-year-old vines, hand-harvested and aged 12 months in oak barrels, it offers remarkable depth. Full-bodied, with aromas of red fruit, spice, and mocha—a beautiful balance of tradition and boldness, making it a perfect companion for any occasion.

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Chianti + beef keftas

This Chianti Classico comes from a producer with centuries of know-how: one of the oldest wine estates in the world—and the oldest in Italy—founded in 1141! Crafted mainly from the noble Italian grape Sangiovese, with a touch of Bordeaux varieties, this full-bodied red is generous and refined, offering aromas of blackberry, spice, and a hint of oak. No wonder it’s been a favourite for over 50 years.

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Pinot Grigio + risotto

Oyster Bay made a splash right from its first vintage, winning gold for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London back in 1991. Today, we’re loving their Pinot Grigio from Hawke’s Bay—a cool-climate region that’s ideal for this grape. Bright and expressive, this white bursts with notes of lemon, white peach, pear, floral hints, and a touch of herbs. Simply put, it’s a wine you’ll love anytime. You’ll also love that the producer, Delegat Limited, is a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

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In partnership with Bodegas Manzanos, Château de la Gardine, Casa Ferreirinha, Corby Spiritueux et vins, Bodega Hermanos Langa, Delegat Canada Limited, Barone Ricasoli SPA Agricola.