✨ Spice, Sip & Celebrate: Wine Pairings for Your Deepavali Feast
Deepavali — the Festival of Lights — is a time for celebration, connection, and of course, unforgettable feasts. From buttery curries to smoky tandoori, Indian cuisine bursts with bold flavours and comforting spice. But here’s a question worth raising a glass to: what wines actually pair well with Indian food? 🍷
Good news — it’s not as tricky as you might think. With the right pairings, every bite feels brighter, every sip more satisfying, and your festive meal transforms into something truly special. So as you light the diyas and set the table, here’s your guide to wine pairings as vibrant and joyful as Deepavali itself.
🍗 Butter Chicken / Chicken Tikka Masala → De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Creamy, buttery, and oh-so-comforting — Butter Chicken is basically the superstar of any Indian feast. The De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc brings just the right balance of freshness and richness, cutting through the creamy sauce while enhancing its buttery goodness. It’s vibrant, smooth, and refreshing — like that friend who knows how to keep things light even when the table talk gets very spicy.
🐑 Lamb Rogan Josh / Vindaloo → Mitolo Jester Shiraz
For bold dishes, you need a bold wine. Mitolo Jester Shiraz, with its deep fruit flavours and peppery spice, stands tall against the intensity of Rogan Josh or Vindaloo. It’s a power couple — strong, passionate, and guaranteed to turn heads at the table.
🔥 Tandoori Chicken / Grilled Meats → Argento Malbec
Smoky, spicy, and full of character — Tandoori Chicken is the life of the party. Argento Malbec joins the fun with its juicy plum notes and subtle spice, enhancing those charred, grilled flavours. Together, they’ll make your guests say, “eh, who needs beer when you’ve got this?”
🌿 Palak Paneer / Saag Paneer → Louis Guntrum Riesling
When greens meet cream and spice, the Louis Guntrum Riesling steps in like a calm, collected guest at a lively house party. Slightly sweet with a fresh finish, it balances the earthy notes of spinach and the gentle heat of spices — a soothing match made in culinary heaven.
🥘 Vegetable Biryani / Chana Masala → Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
Biryani and Chana Masala are packed with herbs, spices, and zest — and they deserve a wine with equal finesse. Pascal Jolivet Sancerre offers a crisp, elegant minerality that refreshes the palate beautifully. It’s the kind of pairing that whispers sophistication (while still making you reach for seconds).
🐟 Fish Curry / Goan Curry → Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Coconut, curry leaves, and tangy spice — Goan curry is pure magic. The zesty, citrusy Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc cuts through the richness like a cool sea breeze. It’s bright, balanced, and exactly what you need after that extra scoop of rice you swore you wouldn’t take.
🍮 Indian Desserts (Gulab Jamun, Kheer) → De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon
Every feast deserves a sweet ending, and nothing says celebration like Gulab Jamun or Kheer paired with the luscious De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon. Golden, honeyed, and beautifully rich — it’s dessert meeting its match. A sip of this, and you’ll understand what “pure indulgence” truly means.
✨ This Deepavali, bring out wines that truly complement your feast.
Whether it’s a family lunch or an evening open house, these pairings are guaranteed to impress even the most traditional uncle at the table.
Because let’s face it — between all the sparkle, laughter, and endless refills, every sip should feel just as celebratory as the season itself.
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